see in your issue of December 23rd (p. 1084) that,
as usual, bright ideas come from Sheffield. It will give me great pleasure to be one of the "three-pounders" required by Mr. Benjamin Burdekin to help Colonel Pollock carry out the experiment advocated by you. Albeit I hold it is no "experi- ment." I am certain of Colonel Pollock's success, knowing well what only fourteen days can do for Auxiliary troops. But it is necessary to convince the War Office sceptics. They ought, however, to contribute 2500 themselves. Without a monetary interest at stake they may not open their eyes. It is the same principle which makes an audience delighted with a penny reading. A like entertainment given free is sneered at. The American envelope system brings people to church. Amazed at the change, a Bishop asked a " reformed " Sabbath-breaker the reason for his regular attendance. "Guess, Bishop, I've got some stock now in the concern, and must come and see how it stands."—I am, Sir, &c., C. E. HOWARD VINCENT. Central Sheffield.
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