4 AUGUST 1917, page 10

A Colonial View Of Britain.

[To TEC Emma or THE " Sescrcros."1 Sie,—Will you grant space for a few thoughts of a Colonial? I have read your articles for years, in spite of the fact that I am a Democratic......

The Epidemic Of Adoption.

[To me EDITOR or rne "Seecreroa."1 51a,-1 have rend with some surprise and many misgivings your article on "Adoption." I am fearfol lest your wholesale blessing en the system......

The Bestowal Of Honours.

Its me Emma or ens SPECT.06."1 S,,—I notice that the question of the sale of party honours is to be raised shortly in the House of Lords. It is one of the moat serious questions......

A Cycle Of Summers.

(To roe EDITOR or THE " Encraon.") Son,—It is, I suppose, a fact, recognised by even non-agricultural people like myself, that the nature of the English summers affects the......

Insect Pests.

[To THE EDITOR OT THE " SPECTATOR."1 Sie,—The Board of Agriculture have issued excellent leaflets, with good illustrations, describing the life-histories of insect pests and......