17 APRIL 1926, Page 3

* * * The litter left behind by the Easter

holiday-makers has' caused the usual crop of suggestions for improve- ment. Instruction in the elementary schools still seems to us to be the best cure, but this would take time. Meanwhile much might • be done by mass-suggestion. It is on record that in certain States of America public customs have-been changed by sppeaLs-through advertise- ments. It has occurred to us that much might be done here by broadcasting. Why should not a grand appeal through all the transmitting stations be made on the eve of each public holiday ? Some interesting and distinguished speaker should make the appeal and explain the reasons, with politeness certainly and with humour if possible.