SOLITARY MEALS
SIR,—The Spectator's Competitions provide mental exercise— surely above that of the crossword puzzle—for which we must be grateful at such a time as this. I have only once competed (unsuccessfully), but the Competition provides a recreation. I am, however, amazed at the judgement of so sure an authority as The Spectator about " Solitary Meals." The award in Competi- tion 36 suggests that you think that there is much to be said for solitary meals ; tiut such psychology as we know points all the other way, and all medical advice, as far as I know it, reckons that always to have to eat alone is, at least, against the good of the individual, both physically and mentally.—Your humble [Nothing in the report on this Competition was said in encouragement of the practice of solitary eating ; surprise was indeed expressed at its evident popularity.—ED., The Spectator.]
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