26 FEBRUARY 1910, page 18

The Centenary Of Sir Samuel Ferguson.

LTO THE EDITOR OP THE "SPECTATOR."] Stn,—The centenary of the birth of Sir Samuel Ferguson, the celebrated Irish poet and archaeologist, will be kept in his native city,......

[to Snit Editor Of The "seactstoa."1 Sin,—your...

" proves one thing,— namely, that Moliere's Docteur (who is really much older than :Moliere) and his race are not yet extinct:— "Le Docteur. Savez-vous vient le mot bonnet?......

Poetry.

THE MIRACLE. IT befell up in heaven Where God's courtiers are That Michael the Prince Begged of Him 'a new-star: "Set it, Lord; in the sky, That men may thereby Give Thee......

More Anonymous Voices.

[To THE EDITOR OF THE " SIECTATOE.1 Sra,—If the subject is not quite ausgespielt, might I add to the company of the Saracen maiden the Greek mentioned. in- Mr. C: R. L.......

"pumpernickel"

[To THE EDITOR OP TICE "SPECTATOR."] Sra, — This name for wholemeal rye bread, associated especially with Westphalia, was in use in Germany and well known in England long before......

Vill A.ge Playgroidtds.

[To THE EDITOR OF TEE " SPECTATOR...] SrB, — During last year you were good enough to insert a letter from me on the subject of a playing-field for the children of this place,......

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