19 DECEMBER 1925, page 19

British Speakers In America

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Sin,—British residents in America have been much annoyed for some time past by the foolish speeches made on this side by their countrymen.......

The "spectator" Christmas Fund For The Poor Clergy Relief...

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] S111,—T am desired by my Committee to send you the expres- sions of their sincerest thanks for your kind action in reference to our Christmas......

A New Story Book For Children ?

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,--I see in the Competition for Children's Tales a unique opportunity foi the publication of a valuable story book— or books--for children,......

Jacob Bee's Diary [to The Editor Of The Spectator.] Sut,—in

1819, Sir Cuthbert Sharp printed privately at Dur- ham twenty-five copies of Jacob Bee's diary from 1682 to 1706. We are anxious to procure a copy for our local history. There......

To The Years From 1783 To 1836. I Shall Be

grateful for any assistance which may be offered. —I am, Sir, &c., STANLEY T. WILLIAMS. 595 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, Conn., U.S.A.......

Motor Cars And Country Roads

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Sm,—Your championship of the safety of our country roads tempts me to write of another danger which we who live in the country, and who are......

Poetry

THE BARGAIN THE stable door was open wide : I heard voices, looked inside. Six candle-yellow birds were set In a cage of silver net, Shaking wing, preening feather, Whistling......