17 DECEMBER 1887, page 13

Superficial Knowledge.

M R. BALFOITR'S delightful Rectorial address at St. Andrews reminds ue that we have a Chief Secretary who is no less remarkable for dexterity of mind than he is for strength of......

The Capacity To Converse.

P ROFESSOR MAHAFFY, in the little book, or rather pamphlet, which he has recently issued upon " The Art of Conversation," raises a question as to the cause of the great......