3 AUGUST 1951, Page 16

SIR,—None of the articles or letters so far published on

the subject " How to make ends meet" mention one way of doing so—eliminating waste. I find that I waste all sorts or things from the time I got up to the time I go to bed, e.g., soap, fuel, petrol, stationery, food, books and papers, garden produce, &c. Others will be able to add many more. Hartley Withers, the economist, used to say that we buy many things which we either do not 'want or-could do without. We are p wasteful nation, and a disciplined life would make ends meet in this rich country of England. There would be joy in life too, as worry, frustration and envy would be lessened.—Yours faithfully, G. 0. de R. CHANNEL

The Little Manor, Hawkhurst, Kent.