7 NOVEMBER 1931, Page 16

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]

SI R,—I was much surprised to see in the above article in your issue of October 24th, that the word " judgment," which appeared several times in the article, was spelt " judgement." In view of your punctilious regard for spelling and grammar and the correctness of most things generally, I am rather sur- prised to sec this glaring error in a paper of your standing, and merely desire to draw your attention to same.—I am, Sir, &c., RILIIARD GIBSON. Royal Exchange Buildings, Glasgow.

[The N.E.D. prefer judgement, and those responsible for the New Prayer Book of 1927 saw no reason to substitute judgment for the spelling throughout the Book of 1662. Does not Mr. Gibson approve same " ?—En. Spectator.]