The Ritualists are helping fast To bring us now, as in times past, Beneath the sway of Rome. You silly men and (silly) women[7] all, Oh, why take heed to them at all Who creep into the home?[7] Alas! alas! for England's Queen, And English nation too, I ween, If e'er the Pope gets sway! True Christians ne'er will bend the knee To kiss Pope's toe so impiously, Nor pence to Peter pay. N. P. W. _Southsea._ NOTHING doth more hurt in a State than that cunning men pass for wise. [2] Revelation xvii. 3. [3] Revelation xiv. 8. [4] Revelation xviii. 7. [5] Revelation xvii. 9. [6] Revelation xviii. 4. [7] 2 Timothy iii. 6. EXPERIENCES IN THE ARCTIC OCEAN. Captain Adams, of the whaling steamer _Maud_, which lately arrived at Dundee from Davis Straits, has related a few interesting incidents of his voyage. When in Exeter Sound, Captain Adams was informed, by a native, of an island which was a favourite resort of the walrus, and where the animals could be often found asleep. He accordingly determined to try and secure an old specimen, and sent out four boats, with twenty-four men, to effect a capture. On arriving at the island, a large number of walrus were seen basking on the shore, and a landing was attempted, with the result that the colony soon showed their tusks, and made a deliberate attack on the boats. Ten of the foremost animals had to be shot to prevent mischief, and after a severe struggle a female walrus was lassoed. A number of small ropes were then fastened about it, and the huge animal was, after immense labour, hoisted into an empty boat, to which it had to be secured, to prevent it smashing the planks. On being towed to the ship, the boat and the walrus were hoisted on board, and suitable quarters were then found for it. It is fully eighteen months old, and Captain Adams is hopeful that it will survive. A young live bear has also been brought home.