9 APRIL 1898, page 14

Poetry.

THE SECRET. HE who would sing of what is beautiful, Of secrets that can reconcile the soul, Should frame his incantation with choice words, With rich-embroidered words, though......

Books.

RURAL NEW ENGLAND.* How difficult it is to convey a living impression of another country to one who has never seen it ! The writer may tell all about its towns, its buildings,......

Do Animals Talk?

[TO THE EDATOR OF THE " SPECTATOR.$'l SIR,—In an article headed "Do Animals Talk F" in the Spectator of March 5th, the writer says that certain shore birds, including wild......