28 SEPTEMBER 1934, Page 19

[To the Editor of THE SPECTATOR.] SIR,—In his letter in

your issue of September 21st, Dr. Major says : " In the primitive Church there were many who did not believe in the Virgin Birth . . ." This is a sweeping statement, and I should be interested to know what is his authority for making it.—I am, Sir, yours faith- fully, CLONMORE.

Travellers' Club, Pall Mall, S.W. 1.