28 SEPTEMBER 1996, page 38

Good God!

Sir: Mr Mark Steyn, in his review (14 September) of the American film of Emma (which I haven't seen) states that it is 'pep- pered with non-Austenisms like "good God!" '. In......

Sir:, I Much Enjoyed Michael Henderson's Article, But Of...

as he might have sus- pected, the ideas of others will have been bruised. There are such notable omissions in his chosen XI that I cannot remain silent. While agreeing, most......

Sir: Former Cnd Officials Marjorie Thompson And Claire...

ly invite us (Letters, 21 September) to endorse Sir Peregrine Worsthorne's renun- ciation of the principle of nuclear deter- rence. We must disappoint them. Like others actively......

Obits

Sir: 'Where is Rachel Campbell-Johnston?' Stephen Glover (Media studies, 21 Septem- ber) asked, mockingly. She is, if he really wants to know, writing well-crafted obituar- ies......

'paki At The Top

Sir: I'm obviously a lightweight, but it is with great alacrity and anticipation that I turn to Taki's column soon after the weekly arrival of The Spectator. The bile heaped on......

Sir: Taki Falls Below His Best With His Per- Sonal

attack on my friend Max Hastings for criticising Sir James Goldsmith and his motives with the Referendum Party. Whether Goldsmith is being patriotic or using his wealth for......

Team Spirits

Sir: Michael Henderson's XI is a strong one (Arts, 21 September). I would replicate eight of his selections (even a bad tourist like Wagner, the Tufnell of this side, though not......