8 APRIL 1922, Page 12

THE LIFE OF E. A. ABBEY.

[To THE EDITOR or THE " SPECTATOR."] Sia,—In The Life and Work of Edwin Austin. Abbey there is an erroneous reference to Mr. Ernest Parton, R.I., the artist, as " the late." For this mistake I wish to apologize to Mr. Parton, who is alive and actively engaged in his calling.--4 am,