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Of the ancient, forgotten "modes" of Greek music (Dorian. Lydian, Phrygian. et al) the Dorian still survives only in Sardinian native choirs. "Sometimes one's teeth were rather set on edge, when they sang a little too much out of tune, but . . . there were times when this music was quite overpowering, of an incomparable beauty." Of Sardinian politeness Authoress Posse-Brazdova gives a startling example. Staying at an inn just before leaving the island they were much bothered by the yowling of the landlord's tomcat. It was really the fault of their own cat (female ). But as soon as the landlord was aware of the situation he got the vet. handsomely had his torn altered.
*For Sir William Mackinnon. president of the Emin Pasha Relief Committee.