24 JANUARY 1885, Page 18

THE "HOLYROOD ANNUAL."

[To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."] Sin,—My attention has just been drawn to a letter in your columns from Messrs. Bryce and Son, of Glasgow, respecting "Christmas Gleams," which gives some countenance to the impression of the " Holyrood Annual" being a Christmas number. This misunderstanding has already drawn upon the "Annual" some remarks upon the unsuitability of some of the contents for such a publication—a fact that is so patent that I feel anxious to be as far as possible absolved in public opinion from the responsibility of such injudicious selection, by it being made known that the " Holyrood Annual" is not in any way intended for a Christmas number. I shall, therefore, feel very grateful to you if you can find room for this letter.—I am,

Sir, &c., THE EDITOR OF THE " HOLYROOD ANNUAL."