28 DECEMBER 1929, page 17

Verse In The Theatre

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—The letters from Mr. Gordon Bottomley and Mr. John Drinkwater raise a vital issue which is implicit in their con- troversy yet can hardly......

Points From Letters

FORTY DAYS. The recent period of heavy rainfall lasted in North Devon for forty days and forty nights, from November 5th to December 14th, with but very brief intervals. This......

Epidemics In Schools

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—The cycle of epidemic diseases, recurring every winter, is a source of serious setback to educational progress. With the advance of autumn......

A Hundred Years Ago The " Spectator," December 26th, 1829.

COMMISSION OP LUNACY. Mr. Brougham made ono of the most admirable speeches that has ever been addressed to a Jury. We shall not pretend to give oven an outline of his speech ;......