30 AUGUST 1946, page 13

Trotsky And Wells

Sta,—Dr. Huxley says quite rightly that "Wells, the encyclopaedist, re- ceived some hard strokes from specoialists andpedants." But a knock that really seemed to have hit the......

The Pitfalls Of Education

Sia,—It was sad to read Mr. Thompson's comment on the Czech educational experiment. I am in firm agreement with him that a cer- tain type of unemployment offering serious......

The Jew In Britain

SIR, —With reference to your article in The Spectator of August 16th, may I point out to you that this organisation, the Jewish Fellowship, knows nothing of conflicting......

Tears Of Compassion

SnI,—I wonder why Katharine Gordon was moved to tears at the sight of the German prisoners in the procession. Was it the thought of the thousands who died to save the world from......

Men And The Ministry

SIR, —Is it fair to invite young men to enter a ministry when the majority of them will never be able to make ends meet except by marrying money, or earning additional funds by......

The Art Critic's Responsibilities Stu,—not Long Ago...

one of the fine houses in Roe- hampton, long disused and recently occupied, to inquire politely of the owner if a local artist might add to his record of buildings in the neigh-......

Price Discrimination

Sut,—I want a Thermos. These I am told are in short supply, and, not being an agricultural labourer, I cannot have one. This seems fair enough. But, if I will buy a basket, four......

The Strange Case Of Mr. Odlum

SIR, —Will you allow me to 'raise a question in the case of Mr. Odlum that has not yet found expression in the correspondence ? It would seem that when the actions of a citizen,......