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Mr. Longfield's reply is as follows: In propounding my somewhat startling Tittlebatian theory I entertain some misgivings as to the reception of the fruit of my unwearied researches. Every novel invention, even where destined to revolutionise existing systems, meets unvarying opposition. It is a small thing to say that the theory of tittlebats has from time immemorial been the fulcrum of the see-saw of scientific discussion. I protest against the commonly accepted solution that the tittlebat originated from the eggs of a little bat, which fell into and were hatched in a pond, and I defy the author of that theory to prove that even a big bat has ever laid a single egg! (Great applause.) I have no doubt that "tittle" is but a dialectal variation of "stickle" or "prickle"; moreover, I am assured that "bat" is merely a corruption of "back." Children and yokels will soon outrage language if the literary policeman is off his beat! (Protracted cheers) Now the tittlebat possesses a dorsal fin spiked with "prickles." I believe then, nay, I assert, that "tittlebat" is but a demoralised form of "stickleback." (Sensation.) I now call the attention of this learned house to the fact that the perch, a fish vastly eulogised by one Izaak Walton, possesses a dorsal fin, remarkable chiefly for its stickley prickles. Research shows that it frequents the deeper waters, whereas the shallows are the haunt of the subject of our discussion. My theory may be summed up in the phrase," adaptation to circumstance," and I believe that it establishes a new law which deprives the Perch of any other appellation than that of the Greater Tittlebat! (Vociferous cheers wherein the great man's concluding words were whirled away in the current of applause, thus constituting a loss irreparable both to the scientific world and to mankind at large.) Among the other replies is this: What does Izaak Walton say on the momentous subject of tittlebats, or, as he calls them, sticklebags? The kindly, cold-blooded fisherman regards this most interesting of fishes merely as a bait merely as a substitute for minnows. To use his own words: "I know not where he dwells in winter, or what he is good for in summer, but only to make sport for boys and women-anglers [!], and to feed other fish that be fish of prey, as trouts in particular, who will bite at him as at a penk" Thus dues man subvert all nature to his own uses: the sun to light his day, the moon (inter. mittently) to illume his night, and the gallant, invincible little tittlebat to serve him as bait for "trouts"! But what is the true mission in life of this tiny warrior? From our childhood upwards we have observed his swift, subtle movements, the irridescent, plated armour he bears on his sides, and have felt the formidable spines with which his lower and upper surfaces are protected. 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The speeches by Mr. Anthony Hope, Mr. Bernard Shaw, Lord Monkswell, and Mr. Henry Norman, were good and to the point; and the ironic humour of Mr. Pinero, who took the chair, if it bewildered some, pleased others. Mr. Pinero speaks as he writes. As Mr. Norman pointed out, there is always an idea at the back of his levity. As most modern authors are novelists, it was perhaps to be expected that of the three great men referred to by Mr. Pinero as having passed away from us lately-Dr. Martineau, Mr. Ruskin, and Mr. Blackmore-the latter name only should have been greeted with applause. Mr. Anthony Hope referred to the Pension Scheme originated by the Society, and suggested that those present should subscribe half-a-guinea each. One pension will be given next year. THERE is a swashbuckling vigour about the chapter headings of Mr. Benjamin Swift's new novel, Nude Souls, that is rather attractive. The ball opens thus: Chapter I. "Warns the reader of the true nature of the book." Chapter II. "Again warns the reader to expect no romantic nonsense here, but a most tragic business." Chapter III. "Hopes that all persons sniffing for what they call romance will by this time have laid the book down, at last convinced that there is absolutely none of the exquisite drivel here." WE could wish that one of the war correspondents in South Africa, instead of adding to the innumerable accounts of the campaign, would narrow his horizon, and write a book under some such title as, say, Things Seen in War Time." Here is an incident, a "Things Seen" noted by Mr. H. F. Prevost Battersby, known to novel readers as "Francis Prevost," who is doing such excellent work for the Morning Post: Riding into Osfontein were a bearded scout and a Lancer, the Lancer with a face still pink from home. The scout touched the other's arm and pointed to a field mouse on the veldt in front of them washing his face in his paws. The youngster dug in his spurs, lowered his lance, and lifted the living, quivering little beast impaled like a tent peg on the point of it. He waved it, laughing as he reined round his horse, but was met by a mouth of such damnation as took the colour out of his cheeks. At his sulky expostulation the elder man suddenly checked his tongue, adding, when they had ridden on together, half ashamedly and with eyes averted, "I've seen enough o' dead things.' In spite of the keen eyes and busy pens, it is probable that we who sit at home and wait will never know the real, awful reality of war and its effect on the individual. If the story of the "nine or ten mental cases " referred to in the paragraph that follows could be told by some writer. of genius, and remembered, would it not hasten the day of universal peace? Mr. Lynch came back on the Kildonan Castle. 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The fact is, that Mr. Christie died in 1874, four years after the "Globe" Dryden was published.' Thirteen Stories will be the title of Mr. Cunninghame Graham's new book. Mr. Graham has had the labour of re-writing them, as the MS. was destroyed in the Ballantyne fire last December. THE production of Prince Otto on the stage will be an interesting event. Mr. Gerald Gurney and Mr. Thalberg will be responsible for the adaption, which was begun some years ago. When Mr. Gurney wrote to Mr. Stevenson respecting terms, the author of Prince Otto replied: Savernac Lake, Adirondacks. DEAR SIR,-It will be time (pardon my pessimism) to think of that when your piece is produced. But I am sure that whatever you and Mr. Thalberg shall think right will gratify me; and, indeed, I am already gratified by your proposal. With every wish for your success, I am, yours and Mr. Thlberg's, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON. It may interest you to know that Prince Otto was originally a tragedy, and, by my sooth! in blank verse. I still think it has much that is very suitable to the boards. R. L. S. on IF we had proposed a competition for the probable reply that Signora Duse would make to an interviewer who asked her opinion on Mr. Samuel Smith's slaught on the drama " in the House of Commons, would the replies, we wonder, have been anywhere near the reality? We are indebted to the Daily Mail for the reality. Said the distinguished actress: "I have just His been reading Taine's Restoration of the Drama. opinions are mine." Neat, brief, and final-just the way to answer an interviewer. MR. ARTHUR SYMONS dedicates his translation of D'Annunzio's play, "The Dead City," to the author in these terms: "To Gabriele D'Annunzio I dedicate this translation, begun at Arles and finished at Toledo, the two dead cities which I love most in Europe." The play is in five acts, and contains but five characters. |