16 NOVEMBER 1901, Page 17

MINOR ENGLISH LAKES.

[To THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECT ATM..] Sin,—The writer of your article, "Minor English Lakes," in the Spectator of November 2nd, has surely forgotten the beautiful meres of Cheshire. In the ancient forest of Delamere there are some of exceeding loveliness,— Oakmere, and Hatchmere, where grow the great spearwort, bog pimpernel, and sweet gale. Rosthernemere, in North Cheshire, is nearly a mile in length, and there are many others dotted up and down the county.—I am, Sir, &c.,

R. V. M.