SALMON.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18129, 19 July 1924, Page 14

SALMON.

TO IHI MOTOB' OF "TEE PBESS." ~ Sir, — I have to thank Mr Malcolm Ross for his courteous reply to my criticism. Could we meet in 6uch a "thatched house" as is described by oat patron saint, who it may interest your readers to know is one of the figures in the beautiful reredos in Winchester Cathedral, or even on the' river bank, I - sure that Mr Ross and I could smoke the pipe of peace and enjoy an interesting chat. For the present there are some points on which we must agree , to differ, but these are largely a matter of mode of expression, lor instance, to take the •principal bone of contention, "deathi after spawning.* V We are, 1 think, agreed that this is the v general rule with no known exceptions, save the possible one, I mentioned.•: '-'Mr Ross, lays stress on ihe- possibility ■ of exceptions. To me it seems that the other, aspect is so remarkable and so difficult for the Uninitiated -to grasp that it requires

emphasis from those who attempt Co instruct. With the last paragraph of * 'Angler's" letter, I am, for once, in complete accord, and do not propose to prolong the discussion, unless •'Angler" gives me the pleasure of writing to express my thanki for supplying the reference I asked. I fear this is too much to hope. "Angler ' is not prodigal with his references. I thought I had asked quite nicely too I In conclusion, I should like to "thank vou, Sir, for the indulgence you have shown to a controversy which has 1 fear, made rather large demands upon your space. —Yours, etc., M. H. GODBY Fendalton, July 18th.