the works he published in the interim would occupy more
than two of these columns. He has left in manuscript a _History of the
Church during the First Centuries_ and _Records of the Years_ 1814-16,
1821, 1831, 1847-49. It is to be hoped that the latter of these
works will see the light: Capponi's account of the memorable years in
question would be no small boon to the historian.

It is needless to say that the funeral, and obsequies of this great
citizen were surrounded by every observance that could help to mark
the nation's sense of the greatness of the loss it had sustained. It
would be hardly possible to name a corner of Italy that has not by
deputation or special official message sought to associate itself with
the task of doing him honor.

T.A.T.

A DINNER WITH ROSSI.

"Come and dine with us next Thursday," said an American literary lady
now residing in Paris to a friend or two recently. "We expect Rossi on
that day, and I think you would like to meet him."

The company was but a small one, the intention of the hostess being
not to show off her distinguished guest, but to bring together a few
congenial spirits to pass a pleasant hour in his society. Punctual to
the minute, the hero of the occasion entered, his superb physique
and majestic presence showing to even greater advantage in the
irreproachable evening garb of a finished gentleman than in the velvet
and tinsel of his stage attire. As is the case with almost all really
handsome actors or actresses, Rossi is finer-looking off the stage
than on it. The simplicity and refinement of his manners, totally
free from anything like affectation or posing for effect, are very
noticeable. His head is noble, both in form and carriage, and he has
a way, when eager in conversation, of pushing back the masses of his
profuse chestnut hair which gives a sort of leonine look to the broad
massive brow and intelligent features.

Once seated at table, the conversation naturally turned upon the
dramatic art and upon Shakespeare. Every person present except the
king of the feast was an American, and a Shakespeare fanatic as well.
Rather to the surprise of even his most ardent admirers, the great
tragedian proved to be a keen and intelligent Shakespearian scholar,
not only of the roles that he has made his own, but also of the whole
of the works of the world's greatest dramatist.

"I date my love for Shakespeare," said Rossi, "from the time that
I was a little chil