Another quotation of special interest, as it is written by the great singer Madame Patti, runs as follows: "A beautiful voice is the gift of God.—Adelina Patti-Nicolini."

Then by way of contrast there is a portion of one of Miss Hope Temple's songs, in the handwriting of the composer.

One of the most interesting contributions is that supplied by Mr. Diosy, the popular Secretary of the Japan Society. It consists of a message to Mr. Clarkson, and a few lines from The Geisha in Japanese writing and characters.

"From an artiste in airs to an artiste in hairs," over the signature and music of Mr. Isidore de Lara, is a particularly happy contribution.

Many of the illustrations are self-explanatory, and we have therefore omitted mention of them in this article.

MR. TOOLE'S MODESTY.

A WORD FROM DRURY LANE.

A MURDERED
MAN'S
AUTOGRAPH.

MR. PINERO
FINDS HIMSELF
IN PLEASANT
COMPANY.

DAN LENO'S INTIMATION.