29 JULY 1905, page 15

[to The Editor. Ov The "spectatoii."]

SiR, — In an article in the National Review some months ago (January, 1905), Sir Godfrey Lushington, while endeavouring to defend the conduct of the Home Office in the Beck......

Sir,—touching The Part Of Your Interesting Article,...

the Spectator of July 15th, referring to the rein- deer and the lemming, it is curious that sheep in South Africa feed greedily on the locust; possibly for the cause suggested......

Lto The Editok 05 The " Spectatoili

Sin,—After your hint in last week's issue I shall not say another word as to the use of the verb "to lay," but I believe it is not the only transitive verb which is confused......