29 DECEMBER 1944, Page 4

As to Malta. In response to more than one request,

I desire to make it clear that the object of the fund, which, at the request of the Bishop of Gibraltar, has been opened in this column, is the erection in the restored Anglican Cathedral in Malta of a Shrine of Remembrance to the men and women who lost their lives in defence of the island ; and that cheques should be sent to Janus, 99 Gower Street, London, W.C. x, and made payable to The Spectator. Of £2,000 needed, £1,600 has been contributed, by ',too donors. The reader who with great generosity offered to provide the last £roo if £1,9o0 was obtained by the end of this year has agreed to keep his offer open till January 30th. So