23 OCTOBER 1926, page 14

A New Children's Hospital

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—Two years ago an appeal was launched under the patronage of H.R.H. The Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, for £80,000 to build a......

The Durham Miners' Stand

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—In your issue of October 16th, you print an article by Mr. F. A. Mackenzie under the heading " The Durham Miners' Stand," and whilst part......

Poetry

Ballade of the Pit Ponies SOME were foaled near for or combe, Where the Channel's silver spray Jewels every golden broom Springtime wields to sweep away Morning mists when skies......

Signor Mussolini And Tipping

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Sut,—Your correspondent is, I think, incorrect in ascribing the abolition of tipping to the Duce. In 1920 a strike of waiters achieved this on......

The Mediaeval Academy Of America

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,----The Mediaeval Academy of America has just been incorporated, with the purpose of conducting and encouraging research and instruction in......