The Extrav.

I regret that Mr. Sellers has so little faith in the secretary's honesty, The point at issue is; did Mr. Phillips or the Exec, first suggest that Mr. Phillips should write the Extravaganza? The truth is not always clear-cut or simple. In this case it was obvious that everyone hoped and expected that Redmond would again write the Extrav, and Mr. McGhie's rather vague phrase, "it came to the ears of the Executive," exactly describes the situation. The fact that individual members of the Executive talked the matter over unofficialy with Redmond tends rather to confirm than to give the lie to the secretary's statement. Doug Burns, after talking with Redmond, gathered that he was considering writing an Extrav., and informed the Exec. of this.

I am aware that the last Executive, like their predecessor, did not always make wise decisions. We were to blame in making an indefinite arrangement with Redmond, but when Mr. Sellers accuses our most conscientious secretary of lying, then he forgets that moderation and fairness which are typical of him.

Mary Hursthouse.