14 AUGUST 1920, page 17

The Passing Of The Classics.

[To THE EDITOR OP THE " SPECTATOR!"1 Sta,—In your issue of July 31st Mr. G. Boileau Reid, after lamenting the decay of Greek at Harrow, expresses the hope that Eton and......

The Wine-bibber's Apology.

[To THE EDITOR OP THE " SPECTATOR."] • enclose two " epigrams " based on the amusing lines you quoted on July 31st. -" Yes, water is the best of gifts," lipierov Air Cdiep.......

Shortage Of Paper.

[To THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR."' • have read the letter of " E. P. D." on above subject in your issue of July 31st. The use of bracken for the manufacture of paper is no new......

The Necessitous Ladies' Holiday And General Fund.

(To THE EDITOR or THE " SPECTATOR."' Sin,—In your kindness you have allowed me to appeal for years past for contributions towards the Necessitous Ladies' Holiday and General......

Books.

SIR STANLEY MAITDE.* Sin Cinemas CaLLWELL has written an admirable account of Sir Stanley Maude's life, for he has combined a study of personality with lucid military......

Poetry.

THE MOON. WHAT have you not seen Old White-face, looking down Since the heaven was hollowed out And winds were blown? You saw White Helen On the walls of Troy Town, You silvered......

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name or initials, or with a pseudonym, or are marked " Communicated," the Editor must not necessarily be held to be in agreement with the views therein expressed or with the......

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Some Plays Worth Seeing.

• • STRAND.—At the Villa Rose • • • • 8.0-2.30 [Crime and Mr. Bourchier.] GLOBR.—French Leave .. • • • . 8.30-2.30 [Humour, not wit, adorning a clever plot.] ST. MARTIN'S. —The......