10 OCTOBER 1941, page 14

Telling America

Sta,—In your issue of October 3rd an American journalist objects that news from this country is not of a kind to inspire other peoples to join in the war, "the real complaint is......

A Solution For India?

Snt,—Mr. Rawlinson's letter shows how ridiculous his position is. He admit' that Congress obtained a majority in 7 out of ii provinces, Winning 715 out of a total_ of 1 3 585......

Country Life

Santos to Akureyri It is interesting to find that something about English country lif e is read as - far away and at places as far apart as Santos, Brazil, a n d Akureyri, on......

Rheumatism And Industry

Snt,—In your issue of September 25th appeared a 'letter from Sir Frank Fox, of the Empire Rheumatism Council, in which attention is called to the lack of means of treating......

Elderberries

The elderberry crop, like the blackberry crop, has been magnificent, but there is apparently nothing the English want to do with it except make wine or catch roach. Why do we......

In The Garden It Is Not Easy To Recall A

year when there were better October gardens. Michaelmas daisies, from the stiff dwarfs to the cool mist7 giants, have been splendid. They depend very much on light for effect.......

Winter Land - Girl

As October comes, many of the newer land-girls look forward to winter with misgiving. Many of them came into the country in summer, to find the days of hay-time and harvest long......

Iran And Eire

Sta,—Now that your correspondents have raised the question "Iran or Persia?" perhaps you could find room in your columns for the discussion of the parallel question "Eire or......

Fewer "spectators"

SIR, —It is with a deep sense of regret I read the notice, uader this heading, as to the effect of the latest paper-rationing scheme in further restricting the sale of The......