SIR, —Forty years ago there were in this pai l of London
crowded congregations and vast assemblies at the trade union meetings. Today the only crowds are to be found at football meetings and the 'dogs.' Mr. Simon PhiPPs is completely right when he says that Chia( and trade unions alike lack vision. But at these the only causes of a most serious slat Lion? The Communists and Roman Catholic whom he mentions, both attract attention. but their numbers are small. In short no idealist'', no cause, appears to move the ordinary peoPlc today, their apathy is so great. Pay is ne' sufficient for food, clothing and the television the worst of the housing has gone. In the past they fought, with the trade unions and the Church, for tangible wants; today they do not realise their need of certain spiritual and mental things and are not willing to fight for them. It is esential for the Church's continued existence in these parts that it recover its vision, but it will be very long before it CO move all the people again.—Yours faithfully' s.
DENNIS COOPO Eton House, East way, Hackney Wick, E9
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