Here is a pretty little nest of specimens, found in "The Times" newspaper
by Messrs. H. W. and F. G. Fowler, authors of that capital little book
"The King's English":--

One of the most important reforms mentioned in the rescript is the
unification of the organisation of judicial institutions and the
guarantee for all the tribunals of the independence necessary for
securing to all classes of the community equality before the law.

I do not dwell on the cacophony; but, to convey a straightforward piece
of news, might not the Editor of "The Times" as well employ a man to
write:--

One of the most important reforms is that of the Courts, which need
a uniform system and to be made independent. In this way only can
men be assured that all are equal before the law.

I think he might.

A day or two ago the musical critic of the "Standard" wrote this:--

MR LAMOND IN BEETHOVEN

Mr Frederick Lamond, the Scottish pianist, as an interpreter of
Beethoven has few rivals. At his second recital of the composer's works
at Bechstein Hall on Saturday afternoon he again displayed a complete
sympathy and understanding of his material that extracted the very
essence of aesthetic and musical value from each selection he
undertook. The delightful intimacy of his playing and his unusual force
of individual expression are invaluable assets, which, allied to his