Scotch Notes.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XX, Issue 28, 29 April 1892, Page 5

Scotch Notes.

AN anonymous astronomer has discovered a rew star \n the constellation of the Milky Way. Tbe fact was communicated to the Astronomer Royal by post — no name being tnven. The possibilities suggested by the appearance of a new star in celestial quarters supposed to have been fully explored S3cm infinite. The modesty of the discoverer, meantime, is probably as lare a phenomenon as the object of bis discovery. Be it rec rded to the twofold honour of his country,

The approa'hing ter-centenary of the Scots College at Rome is beginning to form a subject of cons, deration. The event will occur in 1900, and it is suggested that iv preparation for it, steps should be taken to rebuild the chapel of the College. The present building dates from 1645, vhea it was erected in honour of Sc Andrew by tb.3 Marchioness of Huntly. It is now wholly inadcquatJ to requirements and out of keeping with the rest of the building, which has been handsomely restoteJ.

The uncertainty felt as to tbe land question in Scotland is manifested in the unwillingness that prevails as ta inve9 ing in the kind of property alluded to. Most things have their brigh er aspect, however, au<i the fall in rents wbici possibly det_-rs purchasers is of immense benefit to tenants. Meantime, one of the worst features of landlordism continues ia the formation of new deer forests. Rome, however, was not built in a day. The work of pulling down is also somewhat tedious.