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Show TENNYSON ASKED FOR A SONC. II Dor tint l'rouiixe Definitely, bat Will i'rouatilr Write It. CtiK AGo, March 18. In answer to a note from the World's Fair Auxiliary association, tendering him au honorary membership and suggesting that a song from ids pen, to be sung at the opening of the fair, would be appreciated. Lord Alfred Tennyson has sent the following reply: 'T accept your oiler of honorary membership, not without gratitude. But as for song. 1 am an old man verging verg-ing on 82, and I cannot promise." The belief is. however, that he will try to write the song. |