21 NOVEMBER 1952, Page 7

The only fault about the reception given to Sir Evelyn

Wrench last Friday in celebration of his birthday was the crowded state of the House of Commons dining-room, where the function was held. But that was in fact a merit, since it indicated that everyone who was invited and could come did come; something of the kind may happen in Westminster Abbey on a day in June. The presence of active veterans like Mr. Amery (79 next week) and Sir Norman Angell. (78 next month) and Sir Stanley Reed (80 last January) suggests the wisdom of securing accommodation for another reception to Sir Evelyn ten years hence.

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