LETTERS BETWEEN EAST AND WEST
[To the Editor of THE SPECTATOR]
SIR,—In recent years it has been realised in many fields that the exchange of correspondence goes far towards promoting understanding between people and countries, and more especially between the individuals of different nations.
To increase the opportunities for this work, the Over-Seas League has recently formed a subsidiary organisation calling itself " The East and West Pen Friends," having as its sole aim the linking up of male Indian correspondents with male correspondents in this country and other parts of the Empire.
As a former Governor I feel most definitely that in thus helping to cement Anglo-Indian friendship and understanding the League is performing a small, but most valuable, piece of Empire service.
Mr. Shoran Singha and Mrs. A. L. Sheppard have kindly offered to act as Honorary Secretaries and any correspondence should be addressed to Mrs. A. L. Sheppard, Hon. Secretary, ". East and West Pen Friends," Over-Seas House, St. James's, S.W.z.
May I ask for the courtesy of your columns to bring this new development to the notice of your readers ?—I remain,
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