What we want is to convert Shakspeare into a genuine educational instrument, and that is impossible so long as he is only available in his present archaic form. A new edition of the Plays, purged of their classicism and romanticism and expressed in language of scientific accuracy, is peremptorily demanded in the interests of national efficiency.
X. Ray, F.R.S.
A Fastidious Critic.
You ask me, "What are my own personal plans in connection with the anniversary?" It is on record that a very distinguished divine stayed in bed on the day following the announcement of the death of Lord Beaconsfield, so as to avoid the horrid temptation of reading what was said about him in the newspaper, which was the divine's pet aversion. I propose to follow this excellent example on Shakspeare Day.
T. H.
America's greatest Poet sends Greeting.
From across the stormy ocean,
Prompted by a deep emotion,
I despatch my salutation on a card;
For although I cannot meet thee