2 JULY 1927, page 23

Schoolboy Spelling [to The Editor Of The Spectator.] Sir, -i

shall always treasure Mr. Nelson's letter on spelling and accuracy. He asserts that script is " much too slow for use in everyday life." I would remind him that the " time " of......

The Old Mill At Berkhamsted [to The Editor Of The

SPECTATOR.] " In hac rips molae steterunt mille per annos alimentumque praebuerunt donee utilitatibus scholae aeque altricis cesserunt ammo domini MCMXXVII." Sin,—A few weeks......

The Horrors Of The Steel Trap [to The Editor Of

the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—Any kindly disposed person who has lived like myself in the West Country or other trapping districts must be gravely concerned to learn of an increase in......

Rabbit And Bird Traps [to The Editor Of The Spectator.]

Sia,—In company I doubt not with many others, I consider the thanks of the public are due to you for the valuable article Country Life and Sport " published by you in your issue......

[to The Editor Of The Spectator.] Sir,—it Is Possible For

the public to lessen the use of steel traps by refusing absolutely to buy any rabbits that have been trapped. Years ago, near the river Wye, I came upon about two dozen traps......

Wanted A Fourth Party [to The Editor Of The Spectator.]

SIR,—It is a curious coincidence that in your issue of June 18th you have an article asking, in the name of Mr. Evans, for a fourth party in the House of Commons. I have just......