3 OCTOBER 1931, Page 14

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—It may be of

interest to your readers to hear what a small country parish has done to help the country in her time of need. The parish is that of Trelystan-with-Leighton (Diocese of Hereford). In response to an appeal from the pulpit, free-will offerings have been given towards the reduc- tion of the National Debt, which amount in all to £22 18s. 6d. This is a splendid response from a small community. I venture to place this on record in the earnest hope that every parish throughout the land may be inspired to do likewise.—I am, Sir, &c., (Rev.) H. COULTHURST. The Vicarage, Leighton, Welshpool.