17 DECEMBER 1910, page 16

The Cheap Cottage Problem.

[To THE EDITOR OF THE ..srEcTkrov.."] Sia,—Your correspondent of last week, "Q. V.," makes the common mistake of thinking that those who live much in the open air can dispense......

Lincoln's Call For Volunteers. [to The Editor Of The...

Sin,—In the review of Sir Ian Hamilton's book, "Compulsory Service," which appeared in your issue of the 5th inst., you refer to the fact that during the American Civil War......

[to The Editor Op The " Spectator:1 Sir, — Having Built Two

small houses of concrete blocks in the early part of this year, I have since given my attention to the building of workmen's cottages at a cost of about £130. I am building a......

"bear" Ellice.

[To THZ EDITOR OF THE "Srscre:rox."1 SIR,—I am sorry to spoil an amusing myth, but the notice of Mrs. Ellice's death in the Spectator of the 10th inst. is some- what inaccurate......

Capital Punishment.

[To THE EDITOR OF TEN " SPECTAT011."1 SIR. — When reading your extremely interesting article on this subject in last week's Spectator I was reminded of Carlyle's remarks in......

A Correction.

[To THE EDITOR OP THE " SPECTATOR:1 you allow me to contradict a statement made by "L. H." on p. 1025 of your last issue ? John Bradshawe, President of the High Court of Justice......