Spring And Autumn Cats

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—When I was talking to my gardener this morning as to the inactivity of a cat in catching mice he said, " Oh, well, sir, that's an autumn......

Sadler's Wells Theatre

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—Many of your readers have doubtless been interested by the appeal made in the Press by the Duke of Devonshire for saving Sadler's Wells......

Kingfishers On The Thames

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—" E. M. N.," in his article on the Thames, deplores the almost total absence of the kingfisher. I hope I am wrong, but I greatly fear that......

Poetry

LINES ON SEEING ONE OF MR. SHAW'S COMIC TRAGEDIES An, learned in Life's mysterious lore, Dread scholar in Love's Art, You freeze the current of the blood, You tear the soul......

"men And Mansions"

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Sm,—Ilaving read with great interest your article on " Men and Mansions," in the Spectator for January 24th last, in which you emphasize the......

The City Of London Maternity Hospital

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—This ancient charity is the oldest maternity hospital in England, and the only one of its kind in the City of London. For 175 years it has......

Cruelty And Sport

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—Sir F. des Voeux says he does not defend " the suffering of animals for his own amusement." Yet, if I rightly under- stand him, he does......