13 APRIL 1918, Page 13

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR.")

SIR,—Is it too late for me to add to the tale of " howlers "? These have just relieved the tedium of marking terminal examination papers. Vacuus viator—" The absent-minded roadmender." It fit l'appel aux amateurs de babas—" He called in a baby specialist"—

I am, Sir, &c., LL. M. PENN. County School, Beckenham, Rent.