24 SEPTEMBER 1904, Page 14

[To THE EDITOR OP THE "SPECTATOR."] SIR, — You say in your

last issue : "We wonder whether Welsh sheep-dogs are worked in Welsh." I think I can testify that they are not. I have on two occasions been present at sheep-dog trials at Llandrindod Wells, and noticed particularly that directions were given in English by all the men,—with one single exception, I think.—I am, Sir, &c.,