23 NOVEMBER 1912, Page 17

AN OCCUPATION FOR THE IDLE RICH.

[To TER EDITOR OF TR. "SPECTATOR."] SIR,—May I point out one small way P It is often possible to pick up an old fifteenth-century black-and-white house that needs restoration more or less cheap. This work, per- sonally undertaken with the help of two or more skilled artisans, can be turned to profitable account, besides being a national benefaction. One writes from personal experience.