A Northern Idiom
A local phrase—from the mouth of a northern farmer—seems to me wholly delightful. He called to his less obedient dog: " Come thee here, thee with thy prick lugs." Geese......
Country Life
GARDENS, as well as houses, suffered from German bombs and have needed re-making. The extent of such work in and about London—that rus in urbe—has induced the always excellent......
Hospitable London
London is surprisingly hospitable to birds (but not to butterflies) as well as plants. This season the jay is thought to have permanently established itself in the central parts......
The Parents Of Oedipus
SIR,—In reviewing Sir Oswald Mosley's book The Alternative a fortnight ago I suggested that his assertion that " The Oedipus-complex, as most people know, is connected with the......
Maligned Animals On A Small Farm In The North . West,
a friendly and intelligent goose has discovered where its food is kept and continually endeavours to get in, always by the method of turning the handle. It cannot quite manage......
Classics And Life
SIR,—Has the value to the modern world of the study of the classics ever been put more convincingly than it was just over a century ago by Dr. Arnold? After referring to " what......
Sir,—for What It Is Worth I Venture To Offer An
opinion on the above discussion based upon the experience of thirty-five years spent in teaching. It is this. Classical masters make a richer, deeper, wider contribution to a......
In My Garden
In answer to many enquiries about the sumachs—there is the common sumach, with huge pinnate leaves that, as they wilt, but not before, assume brilliant hues of light red. The......
Mr. Fierlinger And The Communists
SIR,—In the article Czechoslovakia Today the writer states: " Suddenly, however, without the permission and indeed against the will of his own party, Fierlinger, the Social......
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