OUR OPEN LETTER BOX.
Doubtful has again several answers for which we thank Copper Beech, “Tarlie,” Phyllis, Florence E. Rogers, Meta, two anonymous correspondents, Miss F. Bartram, Amy Humphries, Puggy, M. S. Hammett, Annie Standing, Florrie Walling, and J. M. Bayne. The last three correspondents kindly enclose a copy of the poem in question, “A Noble Boy.” One says it is by G. R. Sims, another attributes it to Mary D. Brine.
“Puggy” asks for the words to the “Rowan Tree,” by Lady Nairne.
Marguerite is glad to be able to tell “Hope” that “Trouble in Amen Corner” occurs in The Thousand Best Poems in the World, published by Hutchinson & Co., 34, Paternoster Row.
M. J. M. asks for two recitations, “Lucky Jim” and “Pennaby Mine.”
“Daffodil” writes from Portugal to inform A. Martin that “The Child and the Seraph” begins thus—
“A little, meek-faced, quiet village child
Sat singing by her cottage door at eve
A low sweet Sabbath song.”
Daffodil thinks this poem must be identical with “Voices at the Throne,” for which A. Martin inquires. It is to be found in The Children’s Harp; or, Select Poetry for the Young, Frederick Warne & Co., Bedford Street, Strand.
M. D. Jordan kindly informs “Winton” that the verse for which she inquires is in a hymn by Bishop Bickersteth, beginning—
“Come ye yourselves apart and rest awhile.”
It is No. 597 Hymnal Companion, new edition.
Irene Peterkin wishes to obtain a monologue called “Mr. Gutteridge’s Great-Grandmother.” Can any reader help her?