11 JUNE 1892, Page 16

THE PLAGUE OF VOLES.

[To THE &DMZ OF THE 'SPECTATOR.'] SIR,—In the Spectator of June 4th it is mentioned that plagues of voles have been recorded for the last four cen- turies. A still earlier date might have been quoted. In the "Chronicle of Louth Park Abbey," published by the Lin- colnshire Record Society, appears this entry :—" 1152. Millesimo Clij° Mures demoliti stint messes inestimabili dampno."—I am, Sir, Sze., Scawby, Brigg. R. N. SUTTON NELTHORPE.