14 NOVEMBER 1903, Page 13

(To THE EDITOR OF ran ..SPECTA TOR."J

SIR,—What can one make of the letter in the Spectator of November 7th under the heading " Germany and the Steel Industry," in view of the enclosed cutting from the Dundee

Advertiser of the 5th inst. P—I am, Sir, &o., J. M. N.

"NEW IRONWORKS OPENED IN FALKIRK.—For some years past there has been considerable development in the ironfoundry industry in Falkirk district, and yesterday afternoon there was inaugurated the new works of Summerford Iron Company, Limited. The works, which are of large dimensions, are situated above Camelon, and will employ over two hundred men. Mr. W. S. Horne, formerly of Laurieston Ironworks, is the general manager. Within the last three years no less than five, new foundries have been opened in Falkirk."