20 DECEMBER 1879, page 17

A Hard Case.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR."] SIR,—Your correspondent, "K. J. V.," notices a point which, in the present stage of the Ritualist controversy, is not without interest. Mr.......

Books.

MR. ARNOLD'S SELECTIONS FROM WORDSWORTH.* Ma. AliNoLD has executed a delicate rather than a difficult task with his usual grace and insight. But we wish he had added to his very......

Poetry.

CHRISTMAS ROSES. PALE winter roses, the white ghosts Of our June roses, Last beauty that the Old Year boasts, Ere his reign closes ! I gather you, as farewell gift From parting......