12 MAY 1917, Page 12

FOOD FOR THE YOUNG.

(To THE EDITOR OP THE " SPECTATOR."' SIL—Many schoolmasters and parents rejoice to see that the Food Controller has relaxed his rules in favour of growing lads and lasses. Here is what a Scots farmer said to a friend of mine in the train the other day: " On ay, gin ye dinna feed young stock, their legs goes; hobbly-wobbly, pyety-wyety; here, there, au' awe' " And what is true of colts and calves is true of growing humans, of whom we shall need a vigorous supply in the years to come, vigorous in brain and muscle.—I am, Sir, &c., J. D. a.