16 MARCH 1934, Page 6

The Archbishop of Canterbury's activity seems equal to all the

demands made on it by his versatility—and they are not inconsiderable. On Tuesday he was dis- coursing in the afternoon, not merely with fervour but with intimate knowledge, on the effect of oil-pollution on sea-birds, and in the evening receiving an ovation from the Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association for what is described as a " straight talk " on the possibility of partnership between " the power you represent and those I represent " in the cause of providing wholesome and entertaining recreation for the people of England. Whatever may be said of the two Archbishops, no one can accuse either of them of being out of touch with contemporary life and thought.