13 JUNE 1925, page 16

Memories Of An Old Reader Of The " Spectator "

[To the Editor of the SancraTan.] SIR,--One of your oldest readers recently challenged compari- sons. I find that I have been a reader of the Spectator for just seventy-one......

" Till May Is Out "

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR, —In reply to the enquiry in your issue of the 6th inst. as to whether the advice " not to cast a clout till May is out " refers to the end......

Poetry ;

CANYON THERE was a time When, though my life already ran Lower than the common, pleasant haunts of man, I marked it little. For then I still could climb (Though with an effort)......

" Shik Siiak Day"

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—I am told that in Gloucestershire Oak Apple day is called Shik Shak day. Can any of your readers please tell me why this is ?—I am, Sir,......

Licensed Vice In Singapore

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Sin,—The letter of Lady Balfour of Burleigh in your issue of June 6th will no doubt be read with great interest by a large number of people in......

Morocco

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Stn; -It is a little difficult to agree with Mr. Arnold Lupton that Abdel Krim is a friend of this country in view of the latter's past record......