6 DECEMBER 1957, Page 18

BRITONS

SIR,—II is shocking and saddening to find the pages of the current Spectator sullied by a slang American term to describe the natives of this island.

Do you—or your reviewer—talk about Spanishers or Danishers?

Do you write about ancient 'Britishers'?

Why not say Britons, which is simple, honest, correct and robust? If you call a north Briton a Scotchman the Spectator will be publicly burnt on the steps of the Scotsman and it will serve you right! —Yours faithfully,