12 MAY 1923, Page 15

THE LATE SPRING IN CANADA.

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]

SIR,—I think I read an article in your paper contrasting the bitter weather Canada had about Easter with the warmth of England at that date ? To-day, April 26th, some sleighs are still being used in Quebec Of course, wheeled vehicles are more numerous, but though the main streets are free from snow the side ones are still uncleared. The filth of the snow at this time cannot be imagined ; it must be seen.—I am,