22 MARCH 1902, page 17

The Housing Problem In The Country. [to Mg Editor Of

THE "SPECTATOR J. SIR,—All 'reasonable people will agree with your corre. spondent " A. H. C." in the Spectator of March 8th, but he adds an unfortunate " P.S." to his letter.......

Poetry.

Of shattered life and dull despair; And as he spoke, a mist unrolled, And angels, sorrowful and fair, Cool leaves of healing trees did hold. Ah me ! 'twas I, not he, espied......

Railway Service.

[To THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR."] SIR, — You wrote in the Spectator of March 8th : " One day of rest in seven, which we enjoy." Some of us do, some of us do not. J happen to......

Lord Methuen's Reverse.

To THE EDITOR OF TILE SPECTATOR.1 SIR, — Surely your question as to the value of disciplined troops over half-trained levies has been answered with a vengeance by the late......

Books.

MEMOIR OF THE LATE DEAN OF DURHAM.• Tiers tribute to the memory of a notable Church dignitary and educational reformer is from the pen of his widow, who has been admirably......

Mr. Brodrics's Recruiting Proposals.

[To THE EDITOR OP THE "SFECTATOR.1 SIR, — May I venture to trouble you with a few lines to say with how much interest I have read your article in the Spectator of March 8th upon......