19 MARCH 1932, page 18

Kidnapping And Clairvoyance

[To the Editor of 'the Srecrrvrom] Sim—The disappearance of the Lindbergh baby has so far baffled attempts to discover its whereabouts. May I ask whether any of the societies or......

The Modern " Gairl"

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR] SIR,-1 would appreciate 'some enlightenment on the, pro 7 nuneiation of the word girl." I was brought up in the school of speech which favours......

[to The Editor Of The Spectator.] Snt,—your Correspondent...

" has been unfortunate in his experience of Public Schools. I could mention one of the smaller schools of repute which is not visited at frequent intervals by " devastating......

A Peace Army

[ To the Editor of the SmerAToo.]• Snt,—How modern RuSkiit's out-of-date-neSs can be is again illustrated by Lady Muir's article in last week's Spectator, " Bulgaria's Peace......

Drinking Imperially

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR] Ste, -Will you allow me to add my trifling support to Mr. Morton Shand - in his noble light for the integrity of the great territorial names of......

[to The Editor Of The Spectator] Sir,-1 Am Inclined To

agree with those of your correspondents who argue that what is most desirable in this matter of Latin pronunciation is uniformity. Is such attainable ? Can any shibboleth be......

Points From Letters

SIIORT STORY COMPETITION: A CRI DU COEUR. If you cannot obtain better specimens than those published in your issue of.March 12th, then do please 'give it up. They re Woad;......

Grub Street

[To the Editor of the SPEcr.vrolLi - Sm,—You may be interested- to know that one of the comedy stories submitted in your recent Short Story Competition, and which was honoured......

The Pronunciation Of Latin

[To the Editor of the SeecrATott.] Sta,--1 am sorry that Bishop Welldon thinks I ant hard on "old schoolmasters." But what I complain of is that having taken their hands from......