Review of reviews and world's work . for May 14 Mr. HarryHow, whose illustrated interviews have for somemonths past been the only solid feature m magazine, gives a very entertaining descrip-tion of Lord Wolseleys home in Dublin. The articleis copiously illustrated with portraits of Lord, Ladyand Miss Wolseley, Lord Edward Cecil, and withviews of their favoz-ite houses, together with sketchesof scenes in Lord Wolseleys life. Mr. How has hadthe advantage of stajing some days -with Lord Wolse-ley at Dublin, and has made good use of his time,both with the camera and with his note book.
Review of reviews and world's work . for May 14 Mr. HarryHow, whose illustrated interviews have for somemonths past been the only solid feature m magazine, gives a very entertaining descrip-tion of Lord Wolseleys home in Dublin. The articleis copiously illustrated with portraits of Lord, Ladyand Miss Wolseley, Lord Edward Cecil, and withviews of their favoz-ite houses, together with sketchesof scenes in Lord Wolseleys life. Mr. How has hadthe advantage of stajing some days -with Lord Wolse-ley at Dublin, and has made good use of his time,both with the camera and with his note book. Thechief interest of the article is in the anecdotes wdthwhich the interview is studded. Many of Lord Wolse-leys reminiscences have appeared in the pages of thisreview, but several are new. GENERAL GORDON AND MONEY. Lord Wolseley tells the following characteristicstory of General Gordon : Gordon left London on January 18, 1884; hestarted from my house, and when he left he said, Ipray for three people every night of my life, and you. LORD WOLSELEY. are one of them. When Gordon went to Kartoumhe went for God. I think Charley Gordon was oneof the two great heroes I have known in my have met abler men, but none so sincere. He wasfull of courage and determination, honest in every-thing he did or ever thought of, and totally indifferentto wealth. His departure for the Soudan took placelate in the afternoon. There he stood, in a tall silkhat and frock coat. I offered to send him anythinghe wanted. Dont want anything, he said.• But youve got no clothes ! Ill go as I am ! he said, and he meant never had any money; he always gave itaway. I know once he had some £7,000. It all wentin the establishment of a ragged school for boys. I asked him if he had any cash. No. was his calm reply. Wlien I left BnisselsI had to borrow £35 from the King to pay my hotelbill with. Very well, I said, Ill try and get you some,and meet you at the railway station with it. I wentround to the v
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