23 DECEMBER 1871, page 16

On The Persian Puss.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "Srxer.trott."] Sin,—I am inclined to think from many valuable notices on the subject that you have a duo appreciation of that domestic blessing, the Cat.......

[to The Editor Of Thd " Spectator:1 Am, Perhaps, Naturally

of a sceptical turn of mind, and I find my unbelief oftener increased than removed by the attempts now and then made by gentlemen of the clerical profession to defend their......

Poetry.

FOR CHRISTMAS DAY. To Christ the Reconciler, Who died that man might say, " Great God, thy will be done l" I raise my psalm to-day. Only a God could know The Godhead's secret......

Religious Education.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."] SIR,—In the discussion that is now going on as to whether children should or should not receive religious instruction, I think there may......

[to The Editor 01' The " Spectator."]

Sia,—I am glad to see Professor IIuxley's startling article at length noticed, and noticed in the Spectator, and even those who " cannot quiet their own consciences " in the......

Books.

DR. ECKARDT'S LIVONIA.* [FIRST NOTICE.] DR. ECKARDT, the author of the volume before us, is the man who has done most to render a knowledge of cotemporary Russia accessible to......