6 APRIL 1907, page 18

Books.

THE literary world is at this moment feeling after an expression of that sympathy with the lives of the poor which only comprehension can give. This being so, it is impossible......

Poetry.

IN THE VICARS' CLOSE AT WELLS. WHERE southward slope the Mendip Hills, And spring S. Andrew's brimming rills, The looming walls of Wells remain Imperishable on the plain ; A......

An Impartial Spectator Of The Boat-race. [to Roe Editor Or

TUX .SPROTATOR:] Sin,—The mid-Victorian singer of athletic events referred to on p. 450 of the Spectator (March 23rd) was, I think, Mr. J. Asbby-Sterry, who wrote a little poem......