CIVILIAN GUIDES.
lTo THE EDITOR OP THE "SPECTATOR."] SIR,—Referring to training a number of men to act as county guides, I think the scheme might be developed most satis- factorily on the lines which have resulted in the formation of an organisation well known in the broad-acred shire,—the Yorkshire Ramblers' Club, now numbering over eighty members. It is now nearly eleven years since myself and a few intimate friends met together and formed the society, more particularly for the exploration of our own county, but also with a view to bringing together those imbued with a love of outdoor work and active exercise. Our rambles extend over the North of England, the training thus obtained on our native hills has made many of us enthusiastic climbers and cave-explorers, many members of the Alpine Club are in close touch with us, and we have contributed a few to that famous association. Our magazine is a good production from our point of view, and shows the scope of our work. Most of onr men know the home county well, and a few have been asked more than once by the native-born " Wa'ta bred here ? " as a result of their accurate knowledge of the district. Why should not every county possess a similar body of young men devoted to the finest exercise it is possible to imagine : rambling in the wildest and least-improved portions of our country ?—and luckily such areas are not few. Inquiries about our rules and magazine should be addressed to the honorary secretary, Mr. Lewis Moore, 70 Harehills Avenue, Leeds, who will be glad to facilitate the formation of similar clubs.—I am, Sir, &c.,
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