21 NOVEMBER 1925, page 19

A Tame Rook [to The Editor Of The Spectator.] Sir,—if

you have a little space to spare in your paper, " M. N. B." may be interested to hear that I also have a young rook that plays ball and tug-of-war, and sits on my shoulder or......

Thanks To An Unknown Donor [to The Editor Of The

SPECTATOR.] Sra„—Will you kindly allow me a little space to thank the unknown person who sends me out a copy of the Spectator every week ? It is very much appreciated by us......

The Future Zoo [to The Editor Of The Spectator.]

Sue,—Criticism of the Zoo is much to the fore. Those of us who happen to be Fellows of long standing appreciate the pre- sent Gardens in view of the past, and look forward to a......

Poetry

THE FLYING FISH THE silver fish that skims the wave Believes that he could fly, And, him the swallow, wheel and turn And mount up to the sky. Small silver fish, above whose home......

Royal Society For The Assistance Of Discharged Prisoners...

Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR, —I desire to make an urgent appeal, more especially to your London readers, on behalf of the funds of the above Society dealing with the important......

Life Saving For Submarines [to The Editor Of The Spectator.]

Sta,—In view of the great risks undertaken by men in sub- marines, would it not be possible to equip such boats with a form of life-saving appliance ? I suggest that each......

• The Musical Snob [to The Editor Of The Spectator.]

SIR,—I suppose that one really shouldn't be surprised to find snobs amongst musical people any more than amongst doctors, clergymen, artists, stockbrokers, lawyers, authors or......