12 SEPTEMBER 1946, Page 14

Canal Revival There - seems to be some real hope of a

revival of our canals, destroyed by the railways ; and no one would benefit more surely than the farmers and those who desire undamaged food. A deal of soft fruit simply will not endure rougher ways of transport, and the canals where suc- cessive barges are in supply are quick not slow in regard to the bulk they can convey. It is of good omen that an " Inland Waterways Asso- ciation " (II, Gower Street, W./) is being formed, and all who desire the defence of their rivers and canals -hould hurry to support it.