17 FEBRUARY 1956, Page 14

Sir,—May I applaud the formation of the John Gordon Society

and make formal application for membership?

In appreciation of the wholesome work undertaken, I should like to present a portrait of Mr. Gordon to be hung in the Society's committee rooms. The artist I have consulted for this purpose envisages a handsome canvas, depicting Mr. Gordon in the role of Diana, the Goddess of Chastity, holding in one hand The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin and in the other an expurgated copy of the Old Testament.

Before finally commissioning this work, I am prepared to give serious consideration to any alternative suggestion of merit.—Yours faith-

fully. A. L1VESEY I48B, Sloane Street, SW I