POINTS FROM LETTERS
A VArznionNo Bran It is very reassuring to learn from Mr. J. P. Bacon-Phillips that the goldfinch is increasing in Sussex, because unfortu- nately the reverse is true in the Midlands. It was in fair abundance until the autumn of 1927, when it came into strong demand by the bird-fanciers, and has since, been reduced to vanishing point. The Wild Bird Protection Act seems to operate vezy unevenly. In some districts it is effective, but
in the Midlands freshly caught birds are openly sold in the public markets, despite &II-the-year-round protection.— G. H. BASTARD, 15 Lincoln Street, Leicester.
" COME TO SCOTLAND."
Lately on my return from Sutherland there was a luncheon car on the train from the North to Inverness, but the 4 p.m. train ex Inverness, arriving at Euston at 6.58 a.m., could give us neither tea nor dinner. True, there was ample sleeping accommodation both for first and third-class passengers, but it is an uncomfortable business going to bed on an empty inside. Why such a strange lack of thought for passengers' comfort ?—C. M. R. LITCHBIAN, Castle Eaton Rectory, Cricklade, Wilts.
AUTHOR OF A POEM WANTED.
Can any of your readers tell me where to find the poem which concludes with the following lines ?
" And then he thinks he knows
The hills whence his life row And the sea to which it goes." —A. M. B., Eastbourne.
"THE PLACE OF CHRISTIANITY IN THE WORLD'S RELIGIONS."
A very interesting Vacation School for Old and New Testa- ment Study is held every year under the auspices of King's College, London, the Old Testament Society, the Church Tutorial Classes Association and the Divinity Lectures Com- mittee. The subject this year is " The Place of Christianity in the World's Religions." The School will be held in London from Monday evening, September 9th, to breakfast time on Saturday, September 14th.—Full particulars may be obtained from " The Secretaries," Church Tutorial Classes Association, 16 Russell Square, London, W.C. 1.
THE COST OF LITIGATION.
In the letter under this heading, by Mr. C. F. Ryder, in our issue of last week, the words, the Press might render great service " should read—" the Peers . . . &c. We apologize for the misprint.—En. Spectator.
SAVING THE COUNTRYSIDE.
We are informed that an effort is being made to secure for the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest and Natural Beauty a part of the Pilgrim Path on the lower slopes of Glastonbury Tor. A shilling fund has been opened for this excellent purpose, contributions to which should be addressed to the Hon. Treasurer, Pilgrim Path Fund, 88 Brick Street, Piccadilly. Collecting cards will also be issued. The fund is supported by a number of distinguished persons, including the Poet Laureate and Mr. G. Bernard Shaw.—En. Spectator.
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