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ist and druggist at Devenport ; b. in that town ; afterwards in London, where he died.

GUbert, Davies, D.C.L., 1767-1839. Davies Criddy. An English writer ; original name Giddy; b. at St. ErtU; Pemberton Coll., Oxford, 1785 ; M.P. for Helston, 1804-00 ; for Bodmin, 1806-32 ; president of the Royal Society, 1827-30 ; d. at Eastbourne.

Gilbert, G. Omega.

See " I. and P.," Pirst Series, p. 437.

Gilbert, Sir Geoflfry, 1074-1726. A Late Learned Judge.

See " I. and P.," First Series, p. 437.

Gilbert, Capt. Thomas. The Editor. An English writer of one hundred years ago ; commander of the " Charlotte."

Gilchrist, O. G. A Friend to Can- dour and Truth. An English writer.

Gilder, Jeannette Ijeonard and Jo- seph B. The Lounger. [In "I. and P.," p. 437.]

Miss J. L. Gilder's name is Jeannette (*' Bruns- wick " and "Erasmus"). "The Lounger" is botli Jeannette L. and Joseph B. G-ilder (not J. B. Gr. alone). J. L. and J. B. G-. are both edi- tors of the *' Critic " (not J. L. G-. alone). Very truly yours, (Signed) J. I.. & J. B. Gildek.

Gildon, Charles, 1665-1723-24. Lin- damour. An English dramatist ; b. at Gil- lingham, near Shaftesbury, in Dorset- shire ; educ. at the English college at Douay ; was embalmed by Pope in the " Dunciad."

Giles, Henry, 1809-82. H. G. An American clergyman ; b. at Crokford, county Wexford, Ireland ; came to this country in 1840; latter part of his life lived near Boston, and d. there.

Giles, John Allen, D.C.L., -1884. A Protestant Member of the Universiti/ of Ox- ford. An Englisii clergyman; Christ Church Coll., Oxford, 1828; rector of Sutton, Surrey, 1867-84.

Gill, Rev. Thomas Howard. One of His Sons. An EngUsh clergyman; Trin. Coll., Cambridge, 1859 ; chaplain of the English Church, Kue d'Aguesseau, Paris, 1883-87.

Gillies, Robert Pearce. A Literari/ Veteran ; S. K. C. ; A Voyager.

See " I. and P.," Eirst Series, p. 438.

Gillmor, Captain. A Betired

Naval Commander. An English poet; an oflScer in the Koyal Navy.

Gillmor, Eev. William. A Clergyman. An English divine; Trin. Coll., Dublin, 1826 ; vicar of Illingworth, 1836-70 et seg.

Gilman, George H. An Old Pioneer. An American writer of the day, of Houl- ton, Me.

GUman, Samuel, D.D. G.; S. G.

See "I. and I'., First Series, p. 438.

Gilman, William E. Noah Count. An American writer of Chelsea, Mass.

Girarrtin, Mnie. Delphine (Gay) de. L(fo Les-H's.

See " I. and P.," First Series, p. 438.

Girdlestone, Rev. Charles, M.A. The Creation of on Hour. An English clergyman ; Wadliam Coll., Oxford, 1818; rector of Kingswinford, Stourbridge, Staffordshire, 1847-70 et seg.

Gladstone, .Mrs. Jemima Compton. Jemima Compton. An English novelist; wife of George Gladstone.

Gladstone, William E., D.C.L. Glad- dy ; Air. Merrypehhie.

See " I. and P.," First Series, p. 438.

Glanville, John T. One of their own Class. An English servant.

Glascock, Capt. William Nugent. 27ie Authors of the "Naval. Sketch Book" ; A Tar.

See " I. and P.," First Series, p. 438.

Glaser, Adolf, 1829-. Reinald lieimar. A German author ; b. at Wiesbaden ; has devoted his life chiefly to literary pursuits.

Glelg, Rt. Rev. George, LL.D., 1753-

1839. B G. A Scottish bishop

of the Episcopal Ciiurch ; bishop of Bre- chin, 1810 ; primus, 1816 ; he was the father of George Robert Gleig.

Gleig, Rev. George Robert. An Officer.

See " I. and P.," First Series, p. 438.

Gleuie, James, Esq., F.E.S., M.A., 1750-1817. An Officer. A Scottish mathematician ; b. in Aberdeen ; was early sent a cadet to Woolwich ; he rose to be major of engineers, and was chiefly employed in Canada ; in 1806 and 1807 he was appointed to important posts which he soon lost ; d. at Chelsea.

Glennie, Rev. John David, M.A. An Inspector of Schools. An English clergyman ; Christ Coll., Cambridge, 1848; vicar of Croxton, Eccleshall, 1869- 80 et seq. ; London Dioc. Inspector of Schools, 1853-57 ; Her Majesty's Inspec- tor of Schools, London and Middlesex, 1857-58; Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex, 1858-60.

Glover, Richard. An Old Member of Parliament.

See "I. and P.," First Series, p. 439.

Gliick, Barbe Elisabeth, 1814-. Betty Faoli. A German poet; b. at Vi- enna ; was for a long time a teacher in Russia, then companion of Princess Schwarzenberg, and settled in her na- tive city, devoting herself to literary labor.