19 MARCH 1887, Page 12

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

THE WOMEN'S JUBILEE GIFT.

[To TIM EDITOR OF SPROTATOR.")

Sia,—I think that "A Woman" scarcely knows the circum- stances connected with the first idea of the women's Jubilee offering to the Queen.

When the movement was started some months ago, the origina- tors inquired if the Queen would accept a statue of herself from the women of England. And the reply given was, that she would gladly receive such a personal gift, but would prefer a statue of her husband to one of herself.—I am, Sir, &c., SEBesTIAX.