10 FEBRUARY 1967, Page 15

SIR,—Now that Lent is here, could not both sides bury

the hatchet? It could always be dug up again —or rather 'resurrected'—at Easter. I dare say Mr Waugh is even now dipping his pen in the vitriol, composing his Easter Sermon.

Meanwhile I have composed the following Lenten litany: From all good churchmen everywhere. Good Lord, deliver us.

OLIVER MASON

Beals Barn House, Cousley Wood, Wadhurst, Sussex