25 SEPTEMBER 1936, Page 20

THE INCORRECT PRAYER BOOK

[Tq the .Bditor of THE SpECTArelq

SIR,—Your correspondent, Mr. F. Mead, admonishes the Privileged Presses for failing to take the initiative. in altering the " Table of Kindred and Affinity" which is printed at the end of the 'Prayer Book. The initiative does not lie with the. Presses.; it is not for them to alter the ecclesiastical law. This Table is governed by Canon 99, which can only be repealed or amended by Convocation.;—I am, Sir, yours faithfully, - R. J. L. Il.ets.e.srona,•Manager. - Cambridge University Press,- Fetter Lane, London, E.C. 4.