Before leaving our consideration of Sadrock's Homeric studies it is however necessary to point out that late in life he made a very curious recantation. In a book of memoirs, published in 1920, by one who was in a position to acquire special information, it is stated in his own words that Sadrock preferred _Robert Elsmere_ to the _Iliad_; while during the same conversation he confessed to a passion for the services of Dissenters, which, he said, he often frequented _incognito_. No biographer can disregard such admissions, and we must revise our opinion of the great statesman accordingly. E.V.L. * * * * * "SALE, Gent's Evening Suit, Tennis Trousers, Sweater, Black Silk Coat suit elderly lady."--_Irish Paper._ The revolutionary movement in Ireland seems to have reached even the fashions. * * * * * "LONDON, JULY 16. It is reported on reliable authority that General Wrangel has refused to withdraw to the Cinema in compliance with the terms of the proposed armistice.--_Statesman_ (_Calcutta_). It is believed that "MARY" and "DOUG." were greatly relieved to be rid of so dangerous a rival. * * * * * "When is the demoralisation at some of our great London hotels to give place to reasonable service and cleanliness? On every side I hear complaints of inefficient attendance and dirty rooms. As for clean towels in the bathroom, they appear on the Ides of March."--_Sunday Paper._ At one hotel, we understand, they failed to remember the Ides of March and are now waiting for the Greek Kalends. * * * * * [Illustration: THE "DO-IT-YOURSELF" AGE. FATHER'S HOME-MADE SWEATER.] * * * * * [Illustration: OUR SPORTING PURISTS. _Urchin._ "COME AN' PLAY CRICKET, ALF." _Alf._ "WOT! IN THE FOOTBALL SEASON?"] * * * * * THE REVOLT OF YOUTH. We publish a few selected letters from the mass of correspondence which has reached us in connection with the controversy initiated by "A Bewildered Parent" in _The Morning Post_: A LEGUMINOUS LAUDATION.