17 SEPTEMBER 1932, page 16

The Profiteer [to The Editor Of The Spectator.] Sir,—with...

to the remark in your issue of September 10th that the " method " of the above " puts the reviewer of fiction in a difficulty," may I be permitted to point out that this......

Ireland And The Oath [ To The Editor Of The

SPECTATOR.] Stn,—In your issue of September 10th I observe that Commander Spring Rice, R.N., states that " no one in the Civil Service " takes an oath on appointment. As a......

Tramping Armies

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—In the article " Tramping Armies " on page 304 of your issue of September 10th, your contributor uses the phrase : It has been suggested......

The News From The Country Respecting The Harvest...

be not merely favourable, but flattering. The rains have not, except in a few instances, materially injured the quality of the grain or retarded the saving of it. Hop-picking......

The King And Ottawa [to The Editor Of The Spectator.]

SIR,—Since the consensus of opinion ranges itself with Spenser in the line, " But who can turn the stream of destiny ? " it is reasonable to think that the reference to the "......

A Hundred Years Ago The " Spectator," September 15th, 1832.

We understand their Majesties purpose returning to St. James's Palace the latter end of the present or commencement of next month, and will stay in town for about a fortnight,......

The Death Penalty For Gunmen [to The Editor Of The

SPECTATOR.] SIR,—In February and March last you published letters from me suggesting that habitual criminals of the wont type might, on repeating a serious offence after a......

[to The Editor Of The Spectator.] Sir,—i Was Not Surprised

that you, as an Englishman, should only think in terms of England ; but I am amazed that Commander Francis Spring Rice, an Irishman, can make a similar mistake. The Army......

George Eliot [to The Editor Of The Spectator.] Sir,—in Your

issue of August 20th " M. G." asks that, in justice to Geo. Eliot's memory, some statement may be made as to the question which has been raised about daughters " of George Henry......