10 FEBRUARY 1961, Page 16

GILBERT HARDING

SIR,—A group of Gilbert Harding's friends are hop- ing to publish a tribute to him, in the form of a book of reminiscences and stories covering as many aspects of his life and character as possible. The publisher and writers are giving their services free in order that the proceeds from the sale of this book may be given to one of Gilbert Harding's favourite charities.

The Editor cannot hope to contact all Gilbert Harding's many friends and so asks that any who wish to contribute to this book, particularly those who knew him as a schoolmaster and a policeman. will send their material for consideration to the Harding Memorial, c/o Andrd Deutsch Ltd., 12-14 Carlisle Street, London, WI, before February 28. Owing to the enormous amount of work involved, the committee regrets that it will be impossible to acknowledge any contributions which are not in- cluded in the book.—Yours faithfully,

KENNETH ADAM. EA MONN ANDREWS, JOHN BETJEMAN, FANNY AND JOHNNIE CRADOCK . STEPHEN GR EN FELL, ROBERT HENRIQUES. WYNFORD VAUGHAN-THOMAS

The !larding Memorial. c1n Andre Deutsch Limited, 12-14 Carlisle Street. WI