31 JANUARY 1969, Page 27

Gerard Manley Hopkins

Sir: It has been suggested that a society should be formed to further the understanding and appreciation of the life and works of Gerard Manley Hopkins. May I through your courtesy ask those interested to please write to either Tom Dunne, 115 Long Lane, Breightmet, Bolton, Lanes, or the Rev A. Thomas, Si, St Ignatius's Presbytery, 27 High Road, London N15?

Norman White Department of English, University of Liver- pool, Liverpool 3