27 AUGUST 1921, page 16

Swallow. Perhaps You May Consider The Incident Worth...

I first noticed the bird hovering over our boat at close quarters in that wonderfully graceful flight which is so characteristic of the tern. Presently it dropped on my flies,......

Badgers.

[TO THE EDITOS OF THE "SFICTATOR."1 Sts,—There was one statement in Mr. Gordon's very know- ledgeable article on badgers in your issue of August Gth which some may find......

Performing Animals.

[To THE EDITOR or THE " SPECTATOR."] SIR,—The result of the Parliamentary inquiry on this subject will be awaited with great interest. Apart from the question of cruelty, it may......

Weasels.

[To THE EJUTOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."] SIR,—Mr. Unwin'e account of the two weasels, one helping the other, reminds me of one of the most interesting hedgerow scenes I ever......

Poetry.

PARADE. TEE vapour rises, and sun shines along A promenade beneath tall trees. In vain Seek thirsting flowers to thread their crystal song Upon the liquid harpatrings of the......

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