10 JANUARY 1943, Page 12

SIR,—I have just read Mr. Unwin Fleming's letter about the

County Badge Scheme, in your number of December 4th. Having been a member of Gordonstoun School since May, 1939, I can state authoritatively that his statement that " cross-country runs are obligatory for all at least once a day " is untrue. We do them, once a day only when it is too wet for other activities, and only very rarely on the same day as these. In fairness to the school I hope you will print this information.—Yours faith fully, B. C. Art Frensham Vicarage, Farnham, Surrey.