... . Note. Small Selections of our Fine-Art Plates are to be seen at the Cork Exhibition and at Bingley Hall Exhibition, Birmingham. THE SKETCH OFFICES, 198, STRAND, W.C. ...

... Kennington Theatre a new comedy written by the Australian poet-novelist Mr. Carlton Dawe, and entitled Brother Bill. ...

... . All letters on financial subjects only to be addressed to the city rsaiioi i ne oKtitn Office, iq8, Strand Our Correspondence Rules are published on the first Wednesday in each Month. Mexico --We advise you to hold your Second Preference, but take a reasonable profit as soon as you can get it. There is a fair prospect of your getting out with a bit I to the good within a reasonable time. ...

... . the Walter Scott Publishing Companv will issue a new book by Mr. John Foster Fraser, entitled Vagabond Papers, being a collection of the author's experiences in various parts of the world. Special Late Train from Victoria to Brighton.- With a view to meeting the convenience of visitors to Brighton, and others, during the Coronation festivities a late train will leave Victoria 11.50 p.m. ...

... 1 and Oaks.-- The London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway Company are making special arrangemems to despatch trains at frequent intervals from both their Victoria and London Bridge Stations direct to their Epsom Downs Racecourse Station near 'the Grand Stand. Passengers will be booked through from Kensington (Addison Road) Station by direct trams, and by others changing at Clapham Junction ...

... . Whilst cordially thanking the many Contributors who have forwarded interesting photographs for his consideration the Editor would urge upon such Contributors the necessity for ensuring ABSOLUTE ACCURACY in the matters of NAMES and DATES, which should be written clearly on the back of each portrait and view submitted ...

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... . Correspondents must observe the following rules (1) All letters on Financial subjects only must be addressed to the City Editor, The Sketch Office, 108, Strand and must reach the Office not later than Friday in each week for answer in the following issue. r j r -n v (2) Correspondents must send their name and address as a guarantee of good faith, and adopt a nom-de-guerre under which the ...

... . Whilst cordially thanking the many Contributors who have forwarded interesting pliotogj-aplis for his consideration, the Editor would urge upon such Contributors the necessity for ensuring ABSOLUTE ACCURACY in the matters of NAMES and DALES, which should be written clearly on the back of each portrait and view submitted. ...

... Bond, and Co., Limited, have issued their noor +n TVTaxr n T Q Tin win D Report and Daiance-sneet tor tnc uucuiuai y o that the net profit for the year, after deducting Directors fees and all other charges, amounts to .£42,035 3s. 4d., and, with £24.74 3s. id. brought forward from last year, there is a sum of £44.5°9 6s- 5- to the credit of the Profit and Loss Account. The Directors ...

... The Chancery Lane Safe Deposit Company have made special arrangements for the temporary safe keeping of Court jewels and other valuables during the Coronation ceremonies. ...

... Madame Bolska is now in England arranging the preliminaries for the concert which will be given in London, under the patronage of the Queen, and at which the Polish soprano will introduce herself to the English public as a singer. She has lately been singing with great success in Germany, Italy, and Paris, and, in recognition of her services to art, the Czar has appointed her Court Singer. ...