19 APRIL 1862, page 22

A_theens.*

THERE are few, if any, cities in the world which combine equally with Athens the varied attraction of striking scenery, historical interest, and glorious architecture; and we......

Mendelssohn's Letters.*

IT is now fourteen years since the premature death of Felix Men- delssohn Bartholdy left a void in the world of art which another century or two may fail to supply. To a musical......

Scottish Proverbs.*

No father would now follow the example of Lord Chesterfield, and solemnly warn his son that no well-bred man ever quotes proverbs. Ms lordship's precept is, if we remember......