The Use Of The "de."

[TO THE EDITOR OP THE " SPECTATOR."] SIR, — Perhaps I may be allowed to contribute a few remarks on the use of " de " with French names. There can be no manner of doubt that the......

The Decay Of The Church Of Rome.

[To THE EDrfOR OP TEE "SPECTATOR. "] SIR, — Your review of Mr. McCabe's book on "The Decay of the Church of Rome" in the issue of August 28th is sure to interest every reader of......

M. De Freycinet's Development Bill.

[To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."] Sin,—In my letter to you last week with reference to M. de Freycinet's Development Bill I purposely refrained from mentioning any particular......

Notice.—when Articles Or " Correspondence" Are Signed...

name or initials, or with a pseudonym, or are marked " Communicated," the Editor must not necessarily be held to be in agreement with the views therein expressed or with the......

Poetry.

"EX PARTE " PORTRAITS. [" Pictures like these, dear Madam ! to design. Asks no fi rm hand and no unerring line ; Some wand'ring touches, some reflected light, Some flying......

A Puzzle.

[TO THE EDITOR OP THE "SPECTATOR. "] SIB, —Mr. G. C. Whitworth's puzzle (see Spectator, Septem- ber 4th) might be solved in this way. There is new moon on December 23rd at 9.5......

Sailing Ships.

[TO THE EDITOR Or THE "SPECTATOR. "] SIR, —Your review of Mr. Chatterton's "Sailing Ships" (Spectator, August 7th) refers to the "common opinion that for nearly all serious......