21 SEPTEMBER 1895, Page 16

[To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."]

Sin,—Having been a pupil of Professor Jowett's before he became Master of Balliol, I have read with interest the article in the Spectator of September 14th relating to myths concern- ing him. I think, however, that it is very improbable that he told any stories about his immediate predecessor in the Master- ship, Dr. Scott, and that the stories alluded to must have re- lated to Dr. Jenkyns, who was the Master when Mr. Jowett entered the College as a scholar. It is curious also that the writer of the article, who disapproves of inaccuracies about the authorship of stories, should himself fall into the error of saying that Dr. Scott became Dean of St. Paul's, whereas. he was Dean of Rochester.—I am, Sir, &c,