12 SEPTEMBER 1908, Page 17

IN PRAISE OF THE PROVINCIAL SUBURB.

[To THE EDITOR OF TEE "SPECTATOR."] Sra,—Hundreds of your readers must, in common with "London Suburbanite" (Spectator, August 29th), have risked a guess at the identity of the town described ; but Rochdale is, I think, disqualified by the mention of the excellent libraries and the first-rate theatrical performances. For myself, I would award the prize for evoking this charming article to Manchester, with a side-glance towards, and honourable mention of, Bradford and Leeds.—I am, Sir, &c.,