There are excellent chopper shops near Smithfield. Opinions differ as to the best pictures in the Tate Gallery, individual taste being a powerful factor in the making of a choice.
A Very Natural Enquiry.
Can you tell me where I can procure a book which instructs one how to
write a successful revue? I have quite a lot of spare time just now and
wish to add to my income.—K. M. (Homerton).
We do not know that one has yet been published, but doubtless many are in preparation. We advise you to write to the Revue King, Mr. Max Pemberton, who is always delighted to answer letters and is the soul of courtesy; or to Mr. Alfred Butt, who has plenty of time on his hands.
The Oaks.
Will you kindly give me some facts about the race called the Oaks? It
is to settle a bet. I have always understood that the Oaks is a race run
two days after the Derby as a kind of consolation for those horses which
were unplaced in the Derby; but a friend says that he believes I am
mistaken and that the Oaks is for three-year-old fillies.—M. S.
(Hartlepool).
Your friend, I am told, is right. You must have been confusing oaks with acorns.
A Remarkable Old Master.
I have a picture which my friends tell me is either by Leonardo da
Vinci or Rembrandt. May I send it to you for your opinion, and if so,
what guarantee have I that I shall see it again?—W. F. G. (Woolwich).
From your description of your picture we imagine it to be one of those on which these two clever artists collaborated. It would, however, be wiser to take it to one of the experts than to bring it to a noisy and restless newspaper office. We recommend either Sir Sidney Colvin, Sir Charles Holroyd or Sir Claude Phillips. As a precaution against the negligible risk mentioned in the second part of your query we advise you, when submitting the picture to these gentlemen, to have it chained to your body.