In The Garden

Of the roses I have planted recently the best doer—in perfection of individual blossom as in number of flowers and brightness of foliage—is undoubtedly " McGreedy's Yellow."......

Nouns Of Assembly

Slu,—Miss Worsley-Gough's review of Having the Last Word by Ivor Brown was philologically most satisfying. Having regard to nouns of assembly, I like her " submission " of......

Country Life

It is with deep regret and deep gratitude that "The Spectator" takes leave of Sir William Beach Thomas, who now, in his . 84th year, feels the time has come for him to lav down......

Kindly Fruits

A neighbouring cottager was in some doubt whether to go black- berrying or gleaning. The kindly fruits of the earth have been very kindly (in the other sense) this last month.......

Men For The Ministry Sir,—the Only Cure For The Shortage

of clergy is for more suitable men to offer themselves for ordination. But there is one way to reduce the heavy burden on overworked incumbents. Lay readers, duly ad- mitted by......

Letters To The Editor

VIEW OF SOUTH AFRICA Sm,—In your issue of July x4th, Mr. Cyril Ray did no service to the cause of Unesco (to which I.was a delegate in 1946) or of better under- standing'......

Plundered Pictures

SIR,—What are the ethics of this ? In the National Gallery, west vestibule, now hangs a large Murillo, "Christ healing the Paralytic at the Pool of Bethesda." In The Times......

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