15 JUNE 1889, Page 15

OAK-APPLE DAY.

[To THE EDITOR OP THE " SPECTATOR."]

Sia,—In the Spectator of June 8th, Mr. Thomas Hughes appears indirectly to support the popular error that Oak- Apple Day is to be regarded as commemorative of King Charles's concealment in the oak. Now, Oak-Apple Day is May 29th, while Charles II. took refuge in the oak after the Battle of Worcester, and this battle was fought on September 3rd. With regard to the custom of wearing oak on May 29th, Jam inclined to think that it is more or less prevalent through- out the whole of England, although probably the majority of those who thus "sport the oak" attach little or no meaning to the act.—I am, Sir, &c.,