[TO TER EDITOR or TER ''SPECTATO/L . '1 Snt,—I hope you will
allow me a small share of space to refer to Mr. J. J. Mallock's letter (in reply to mine) in the Spectator of January 3rd. 1 dare say Mr. Hanoi* is well qualified to speak on the subject; but those who advocate thatch rest their case on the testimony of men of the greatest practical experience of its virtues, including economy, as all must admit could they see the very numerous letters received : and pro- fessional journals of much weight in practical matters have given the subject hearty support. As regards, scarcity of thatchers, it is unlikely that thatched buildings will be erected where thatchers are to seek, at any rate without the owner's eyes being open to the circumstances; where they are plentiful, as is undoubtedly the case in some districts, the objection on that score ceases. And as regards reed, one of the objects of the supporters of thatch is to induce agriculturista to prepare more than is done at present. On this subject, as on moat others, doubtless much can be said on both sides, and the ventilation it has received has resulted in far more support than the instigators of the appeal ventured to hope for.—I
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