22 AUGUST 1896, page 16

[to Tim Editor Of The " Spectator."] Sin,—i Have Just

been laughing over your article on "Boy Housemaids" in the Spectator of August 15th. No doubt there is much truth in what you say, but I do not agree with your remarks......

A Bird-story.

[To ms ED/TOR OF THE "SPZCTAT0R."] SIR,— A curious instance of friendship among animals occurred here the other day. We had often noticed a tame jackdaw at a cottage on our way......

Children And The Arch-enemy.

[To TAR EDITOR OP THB " SPICTAT01."1 Sin,—Your amusing article on the above subject recalls a delightful story (which I believe is true), illustrating the familiar—not to say......

Are Cats Intelligent?

[To max EDITOR OF THZ " IBrzcrAmoR.:9 SIR,—We are the proud possessors of a certain silky long- haired black cat, with charming pathetic yellow eyes like amber. It rejoices in......

A Dog-story.

go Tar EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR.") SIR,—I am staying with my son, who is a veterinary surgeon practising in West Virginia, U.S., who is a great lover of animals, and the......

A Snake-story.

[TO VIZ EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR." Stn,—Is it generally known how much horses dislike snakes Fb When riding over in Australia my horse suddenly refused to move and stood......