THE PARISH MAGAZINE.
Pro THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR."]
Sta,—It may interest those who read your article on the above subject last week to know that the late Sir Arthur Liberty started a magazine in this country parish in January, 1912, and that there has been a monthly publication ever since. The editor is a layman; there are contributions from the church and the three chapels in the parish. For the rest we cannot, as Mr. Sheppard does, call upon Bishops and great writers for contributions, but local matters of interest are not neglected. And contrary to your advice, under the heading of "By the Way," we sometimes make an effort at " light- ness." But perhaps we can call the gentleman who writes this article a professional humorist, as in private life he is the chairman of the London Stock Exchange! I may add that the population of the parish is about 700, and that about 320 copies of the magazine are sold monthly. I enclose a copy of the
December issue.—I am, Sir, &c., Ivor STEWART-LIBERTY. Lee Manor, The Lee, Bucks.
[We should never advise against " lightness," but would rather heartily recommend it if it can be procured. What we had in mind was the heavy jocularity which unfortunately does duty for humour in some parish magazines where an attempt is made to "brighten them up.''—En. Spectator.]
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