23 FEBRUARY 1924, page 17

Popular Errors : Frostbite.

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR, —A propos of Dr. V. Stefansson's article No. V. on " Popular Errors : That Frostbite is Cured by Snow," it is interesting to note what......

Australia And The Privy Council.

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Sra,—In the Spectator of October 20th, just recently to hand, Mr. Evelyn Wrench endeavours to support his. use of the phrase, " free nationhood......

,the " Spectator," France, And Germany.

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] MONSIEUR L'EDITEUR.—Vous pourrez publier ceci ou non, comme cela vous fera plaisir. C'est a propos de la maniere dont 1'Ambassade Allemande a......

The Introduction Of Golf Into The United States.

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Sra,—In the Spectator for February 2nd, the writer of a letter on " The Introduction of Golf into the United States" asked for some light on......

Poetry.

PASSAGES PARAPHRASED IN ENGLISH FROM RACINE'S PHEDRE. (Phedre envies the true lovers.) Their happy loves shall no remorse condemn. Pure and serene each morning dawns for them.......

A Correction.

. . [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Sia,—May I correct an error in the notice of The History of Antony and Dorothea Gibbs and the Early Years of Antony Gibbs and Sons, by John......

'the Byron Centenary.

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—As part of the commemoration proceedings of the Byron Centenary, a public luncheon of poets, writers, critics and travellers will be held......

Biography Of The Late Sir John David Mcclure.

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—Will you allow me the courtesy of using your colunmi , to ask friends of the late Sir John David McClure, Head-Mastcr of Mill Hill School,......

A Grateful Reader.

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—I should be most grateful to you if you would allow this note a corner in your most interesting and excellent paper. I receive weekly a......