24 JUNE 1916, page 13

The School Of Oriental Studies.

[To me EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR?) S1R,—If I read aright Lord Cromer's most interesting article, his view is that the School of Oriental Studios should provide an adequate system......

The Ossian Book Club (braille). [to The Editor Of Tile"

SPECTATOR.") Sm,—May I draw the attention of readers of the Spectator to a very " special " little Lending Library of Braille books that has been started by a few book-lovers......

Germany And The Loss Of Lord Kitchener.

[TO THE EDITOR or THE "SPECTATOR."] Sia,—As the lamentable loss of Lord Kitchener and his Staff is liable to be hailed in Gormany—at least by the vulgar crowd (which is large, I......

An Epitaph For Lord Kitchener. [to Tue Editor Of Tee

" SPECTATOR.") Sra,—The manner of Lord Kitchener's death recalls the noble epitaph written by Propertius on the death of his friend Pae . ..us, drowned off the coast of Asia......

The Woodpecker And The Warspite: [to The Editor Of The

" SPECTATOR."] Sra,—Your columns often contain interesting references to lore of birds and folk and ships. I submit a conjoint reference to all three, with, as cement, the......

Land Reclamation: A Danger To Commons.

[To THE EDITOR OF THE SPECTATOR.") Srn,—It is evident from recent articles in the Press that a new attempt is to be made to reclaim waste lands. The expression "waste lands" is......

The Hyde Park Parade.

[To TIER EDITOR OF THE • SPECTATOR.") S111,—Many of my fellow Dublin " G.R.'s " agree with me in thinking that a curious omission has been made by not sending an invitation to......