31 MARCH 2001, page 87

Eight Men In A Boat

Simon Barnes SENTIMENT is a right and proper part of living; sentimentality is invariably the gateway to illusion. It is sentiment if you like the company of your dog; it is......

Q. You Once Recommended The Literary Conference As An Ideal

hunting-ground for those in search of new romantic partners. Bearing this in mind, I have signed up for the one-day Anthony Powell Conference at Eton College on 23 April, which......

Q. I Was Surprised To Read That Sir Lain Moncreiffe

and others of your aristocracy do not wash their hands when using a urinal. As do most Frenchmen, I always wash my hands before using a urinal. One cannot be sure what one's......

Q. I Was Intrigued To See That You Endorse The

view that no gentleman washes his hands after using a urinal. In view of the fact that Wandsworth Council is reported to have installed a ladies' urinal, and that there is a......