30 NOVEMBER 1912, Page 16

THE DORSET NATIONAL RESERVE.

[To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR:] SIR,—You will be interested to know that on October 1st the number of National Reservists in this county was two thousand six hundred and seventy-two, or one in every eighty- two of the population of two hundred and twenty thousand. More than 50 per cent, are ex-Regulars, and 56 per cent. are under forty-five. The large majority of the remainder, being countrymen and therefore lasting better than townsmen, are fit to do much useful work. Since October 1st I have added about a hundred and fifty names to the roll. With renewed thanks and warm admiration for all you are doing in regard to the National Reserve,---I am, Sir, &c., G. LE M. GRETTON, Lieutenant-Colonel,

Commandant Dorset National Reserve,