30 NOVEMBER 1962, Page 12

MALE OR FEMALE SIR,—Although the BBC commentator referred this morning

to 'Leslie Adrian, whose sex has never been disclosed,' no doubt the majority of your readers have now confirmed their suspicion that Leslie Adrian is a woman and not a bead-bedecked male.

LESLIE LOCK ERBIE 67 Otley Road, Harrogate, Yorks

[Leslie Adrian writes: 'For those who dislike my choice of beads I can personally recommend my favourite aftershave lotion.'—Editor, Spectator.]