6 FEBRUARY 1926, Page 18

LITERATURE BY THE TON

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Srn,—Five tons of magazinei and illustrated papers are needed. at once for distribution among the men of the Royal Mercantile Marine. Reading is a much appreciated recreation by sea- farers during the short spells of relaxation from their arduous duties. They toil the seas to bring our food and help guard our shores, so will all readers of this appeal show their appre- ciation of their labours by sending a parcel of magazines to Admiral C. G. Robinson (Chairman), St. Andrew's Waterside Church Mission for Sailors, 65 Fenchurch Street, London, E.C. 3 ?—I am, Sir, &c., C. G. ROBINSON.

65 Fenchurch Street, E.C. 3.