4 APRIL 1952, Page 7

As a footnote to my earlier observations on the National

Anthem, I reproduce an extra verse devised for current con- ditions some 240 years ago.

God grant that General Wade May by Thy mighty aid Victory bring.

May he oppressors hush And like a torrent rush Rebellious Scots to crush God Save the King.

No Covenanter need be irked by this. It belongs to past history. And if General Wade did crush the 1715 rising he gave Scotland some fine roads. JANUS