New Zealand Starlings [to The Editor Of The Spectator.]...
was much interested in Lord Olivier's account of the starlings. At my - home forty miles north of Wellington we were, some years ago, much troubled with grass grubs. Then the......
Cataclysmic History [to The Editor Of The Spectator.]
Sin,—Sir Charles Oman, speaking at the Anglo-American Conference at the Institute of Historical Research, insisted on " the cataclysmic " aspect of history. " So far," he said,......
Thorns On The Hibiscus
[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—Like Miss Baker I am just at the end of my second hot season in the South Seas. I too have found thorns on the Hibiscus, but have not been......
Juvenile Offenders [to The Editor Of The Spectator.]...
information is available as regards young offenders committed to prison for their first offence, the Home Secretary has stated that 2,227 males and 193 females aged 16-21 were......
Wayside Markets [to The Editor Of The Spectator.] Sir,...
on July 4th, with its delightful account of wayside markets in America, opens up most attractive pos- sibilities to small holders and farmers. It is satisfactory to know that......