5 OCTOBER 1918, Page 14

WANTED AN AUTHOR.

[To THE EDITOR OP TEX " SPECTATOR.") reference to the letter from Miss, Jessie Spurrell which appears in the Spectator of September 21st, I have in my recollection an enumeration that appeared years ago in Black's Guide to Wales or the seven .chief Vales of the principality, together with their leading characteristics. According to my re- collection, the enumeration comprised four in North Wales— those of Llangollen, Clwyd, Conway, and Festiniog—and three In South Wales, one of which was that of Towy. The Vale of Llangollen was said to be the most "picturesque," the Vale of Clwyd the most "rich," and so on while the Vale of Towy was said to be the best adapted for a comfortable, retired residence. Probably it is 'these statements in Black's Guide which are run- ning in your correspondent's mind.—I am, Sir, &o., essreaare