30 JULY 1927, page 16

The Nightingale In Ireland [to The Editor Of The Spectator.]

SIR,—Regarding " W. W.'s" query as to whether the nightingale is found in Ireland, that delightful writer, Katharine Tynan, evidently refers, in her poem, to the sedge warbler,......

The Humane Slaughter Of Animals [to The Editor Of The

SPECTATOR.] SIR,—In his Monastic Life in the Middle Ages, Cardinal Gasquet has an interesting reference to a popular mediaeval work, Dives and Pauper, editions of which were......

Opening The London Squares

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Sur,—I have read Dr. Saleeby's letter on the above subject with the greatest interest, and would like to add my voice to his in his appeal to......

The National Book Council [to The Editor Of The Spectator.]

SIR,—Will you allow me to call the attention of people who write, and of people who read, to the very excellent bibliographies now being issued by the National Book Council ?......

The Late James Ford Rhodes [to The Editor Of The

SPECTATOR.] Sin,—Since the family of the late James Ford Rhodes has entrusted me with the responsibility of preparing a biography of the Historian of the United States from 'the......

Spoiling The New Forest [to The Editor Of The Spectator.]

SIR,—Not long ago I visited the New Forest and was shocked to see the vandalism wrought upon it. The trail of the land speculator and jerry builder lies all over what is left of......

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notify The SPECTATOR Office BEFORE MIDDAY ON MONDAY OF EACH WEEK. The previous address to which the paper has been sent and receipt number Should be quoted.......

The Robin. And The Thrush [to The Editor Of The

SPECTATOR.] SIR,—I recently . heard of an amusing little incident in bird life that took place in a friend's garden. In the ivy on the wall a thrush built a nest, and a robin......