BOLT HEAD AND BOLT TAIL [To the Editor of the
SPECTATOR.]
SIR,—Having known for more than forty years your kindly attitude towards such aims for the preservation of 1 e suty as those of the National Trust, I beg leave to acquaint your readers with the effort which is being made to acquire the above six-mile stretch of coast line in South Devon. The total area which it is advisable to purchase is about 1,600 acres, and the price rather under £20 per acre. The National Trust has unreservedly backed the effort, but informs us local people, very properly, that we must do our share first. Within the last week or two over £8,000 has been promised here. You, Sir, and very many of your readers will know, as well as I do, this glorious unspoilt stretch of rocky cliff crowned with heather and its unique wild flowers and wild birds. The danger of invasion by the speculative builder is very real. Mr. J. R. L. Thomas, of Bolberry Wan, W. Kingsbridge, is our most efficient and generous local secretary, and either he 'or I will be glad to answer any enquiries.--I am, Sir, &c., .
W. NEWTON DnEw.
Ringrone, Salcombe, S. Devon.
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