31 OCTOBER 1958, Page 21

SIR,—Perhaps Strix would reveal where in Hong Kong he was

lucky enough, or rich enough, to buy his 1949 braces. Certainly in 1958, unless you are willing to pay higher than West End prices for a mass-produced, imported article, they are unobtain- able. No doubt the modern Matheson is expected to wear self-supported slacks.—Yours faithfully,

SANSCULOTTE

New College, Oxford