[To THE EDITOR OP THE "SPECTATOR.")
SIR,—In every department of life exceptions are to be found which prove the rule. The conclusions at which your corre- spondent "W. G. S. M.," in the Spectator of May 27th, arrives are essentially correct. Amongst Roman Catholics and Anglican Romanists there would be no difficulty in showing that the amusements of the world, such as the theatre, and the ballroom of every kind and character, are distinctly en- couraged and supported by their adherents, both clerical and lay. I shall not attempt to define how the service of God, and that of Mammon, are here made to harmonise. If the modern Evangelical is not as rigid as the ancient Puritan, his principles and practices are of the same type. Such injunc- tions as those of Christ (Luke ix. 23-24) and those of John (1 John ii. 15-17) commend themselves to his convictions and sense of Christian obligation. This does not debar from a reasonable participation in every healthful and innocent pleasure and pursuit.—I am, Sir, &c., ALBERT A. ISAACS, M.A.
9 Great Bedford Street, Bath, May 29th.
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