17 JULY 1971, Page 31

Help on Hankin

Sir: I am preparing a biographical critical study of the Edwardian dramatist St John E. C. Hankin, who died in 1909. I need much more information than is already published about his life and his drama, and would be most grateful if any reader of The Spectator would supply me with any items of information about Hankin's life, his family (whether any member of his immeliate family is still living), his career, both journalistic and theatrical. I will be in London only a short time but any source of information will be appreciated while I am still here to research the matter.

(Sister) M. de Chantal Bartram-: Hostel, Rowland. Hill St, 1-invernce, Hill, London NW3