8 APRIL 1905, page 16

[to The Editor Of The "spectator."]

Sin,—I have welcomed in the columns of the Spectator the letters under the above heading by Mr. Sullen (February 4th and 25th) and Major Meredith (March 4th). As my name has......

Poetry.

ON THE EMBANKMENT, 0 FALLEN bride of Adria, keep thy doves, And keep thou thine, 0 Tuscan city of flowera, To mix the cooing gossip of their loves With solemn chiming from your......

Cheap Cottages Exhibition Fund.

Tax donations and fees received for the Cheap Cottages Exhibition amount to 41,099, in addition to which the Com- mittee most gratefully acknowledge a generous gift of 4250 to......

An Anonymous Jest.

LTO THE EDITOR OP THU "SPECTATOR:] SIR,—The review of the new Life of Sydney Smith in your issue of March 25th reminds me of a witty saying ascribed to him by the late Miss......

"washing The Blackamoor White." (to Ti18 Editor Op Thr...

Sin,—Perhaps an illustration in humble life of the ancient proverb, which took place the other day, may not be without interest for your readers. A letter from Elba Castle,......

Books.

MR. FREDERIC) HARRISON'S "CHATHAM." 211.1t. FREDERIC HARRISON is well equipped in many ways to write the Life of Chatham. He has an intimate knowledge of English political......