Non-Members may receive this publication by post on payment of 2/6 per annum. OCTOBER, 1936 The Monthly Record of South Place Ethical Society CONWAY HALL, RED LION SQUARE, W.C.I. Telephone: CHANCERY 8032.

OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY. " The Objects of the Society are the study and dissemination of ethical principles and the cultivation of a rational religious sentiment."

SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES The following DISCOURSES will be delivered, the Services beginning at ELEVEN Q'CLOCK. October 4-Professor F. AVElING, D.Sc.-The Human Will in Post· Renaissance Thought First Movement of Sonata in B flat, Op. 45, for Violoncello and Pianoforte ... Mendelssohn (Allegro vivace ma non troppo) Mr. PETER BEAVAN and Mr. WILLIAM BUSCH. Hymns { No. 82. Ah, happy they who feel their birth. No. 65. Born in each heart is impulse strong. October ll-HAR DAYAl, M.A., Ph.D.-Japanese Imperialism: Its Cause and Cure Soprano Solo: Music when soft voices die ... Besley Miss HEBE SIMPSON. Bass Solo: The Sun God ... William James Mr. G. C. DOWMAN. Hymns No. 112. There is in every human heart. No. 28. Oh dew of life! oh light of earth! (second tune) October l8-JOHN STRACHEY-Is Collective Security the Way to Peace? Pianoforte Solos: Two Intermezzi ...... Brahms (a) Op. 76. No. 7 in A minor. (l» Op. 119. No. 2 in E minor. Mr. Wn.LIAM BuscH. Hymns { No. 45. All are architects of fate. Nos. 96 Tune 220. Why urge the long unequal fight. October 25-W. B. CURRY, M.A., B.Sc.-War, Sadism andlEducation Soprano Solo: On Mighty Pens Haydn Miss HEBE SIMPSON. Bass Solo: Ethiopia saluting the colours ...... Charles Wood Mr. G. C. DOWMAN. Hymns No. 38. Work! it is thy highest mission. No. 73. Out of the dark the circling sphere. Pianist: Mr. WILLIAM BUSCH.

The Committee request the audience to refrain from applause. A Collection is made at each Service, to enable those present to contribute to th.e expenses of the Society.

VISITORS WELCOME. OFFICIAL CAR PARK-oPposite Main Entrance. 2 MEMBERSHIP Any person in sympathy with the Objects of the Society is cordially invited to become a MEMBER. The minimum annual subscription is 10s., but it is hoped that Memoers will subscribe as generously as possible and so assist the Society to meet its heavy annual expenditure. Any person may join as an Associate, but will not be eligible to vote or hold office. FurLher particulars may be obtained before and after the Services, or on application to the Hon. Registrar, Miss R. HALLS, Oonway Hall, Red Lion Square, W.O.1, to whom all subscriptions should be paid. HONORARY OFFICERS Treasurel O. E. LISTER, Con way Hall, W.C.I. Sunday Lecture Secretary S. G. GHEEN. Conway Hall, W.C.I. Minutes Secretary... Mrs. F. H. W. WASHBROOK, 33, Claremont Close, N.1. Registrar of Members and { Miss R. HALLS, 121, Studdridge Street, Parsons Green, Assoczates ...... S.W.6. Editor 0/ MONTHLY RECORD F. G. GOULD, Woodrising, Trapps Hill. Loughton. Essex. Librarians {F. STUTTIG, .. Enmore," 12, Durand Gns., Stockwell, S.W.9, MISS D. W. PITT, 32, Albany Road, N.4. GENERAL COMMITTEE

O. BARRALET. H. LIDSTONE. Miss D. WALTERS. J. P. GILlIlOUR. Mrs. LISTER. I F. W ASHBROOK. J. A. GRAHAM. Miss E. D. PARTINGTON. Mrs. WATSON. Mrs. HAWKINS. Miss H. D. ROMANEs. I F. C. C. WATTS. G. HUTCHINSON. Miss F. J. SIMONS. . Miss F. WILKINS. Mrs. JAMES. F. STUTTIG. Mrs. WOOD. Mrs. LINDSAY. Miss TRESIDDER. W. E. WRIGHT.

Secretary: S. G. Green, Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, W.C.I.

MARRIAGES. Oonway Hall is registered for marriages. FUNERAL SERVICES can be arranged by the Society. Applications should be addressed to the Secretary. • • • • The SOciety does not hold itself responsible for views expressed or reported tn the .. RECORD."

MR. S. K. RATCLlFFE ON" THE FOLLY OF THE ABSOLUTE .. (July 26, 1936) Readings from Bernard Shaw: .. Man and Superman," and the preface to .. On the Rocks." Mr. RatclifIe said this might seem to be an inappropriate topic for South Place Ethical Society, which stood. for the rule of reason, the duty of free inquiry, for the middle way knows that the Absolute meant unreason and tyranny. But the return of the Absolute in world affairs was a great fact and danger of the. age, and England was not secure against it. The elders of our generation had lived through a time when various forms of thought, involving an acceptance of the Absolute, had made a strong appeal. This had been encouraged by the break-up of orthodoxy and the movement from dogma to philosophy, by the opening of the world of Oriental thought and the later movements of science-although not, most recently, by the speculations of certain popular astronomers and physicists. It could hardly be maintained, how­ ever, that among our people there was much likelihood of theories of the universe affecting conduct or the daily outlook. The great peril for our time was the return to Europe of the aggressive Absolute, and the persecuting spirit that was inseparable from it. In that there was one constant contradiction-the absolute dogma embodied in the narrowest sectarian forms. The liberalism of the 19th century was imperfect enough, but it had certain positive merits. It acoepted tolerance and discussion, recognising that no parly in Church or state could have a monopoly of the truth. At least it stood. at the opposite pole to the new brutal Absolutes, based upon dogma made terrible by completed organisation; founded in unreason and embracing violence for the establishment of the totalitarian state and the fantasy of the pure race. There was in this develop­ ment one new power of which Europe had hitherto had no experience-namely, an organised lower bourgeoisie, the .. little man" of Hitler's earlier politiCS and of the 3 English caricaturists. The aristoCJ.'acies had fallen, the professional bourgeoisie had to some extent surrendered, and the weight was being revealed of a class which had never before been subjected to ruthless organisation and discipline. Not the least disturbing fact was the welcome given to ignorance: mankind, more or less willingly, gOing back to prison and turning the key upon the mind. The absolute dogma was grotesque, as was the organised worship of the demigod ruler; but it had to be recognised that the ,builders of the new absolute states had rediscovered a few important actualities: e.g., the great bodies of men and women did not want self­ government, but passionately desired to be led and ruled, and that in ·the idea of the organic nation there lay a most powerful appeal to the common mind. By Britain, it was manifest, the challenge must be met, and in positive terms---which certainly could not be non-resistance of the Lansbury-Sheppard order, or a movement of the revolutionary Left. Mr. Ratcliffe said, in conclusion, that as July 26 was the 80th birthday of Bernard Shaw, it was fitting that a word should be said about him in relation to the subject of the day. As the author of the saying: .. The golden rule is that there is no golden rule," they could hail him as a conspicuous opponent of the Absolute during a full half-century. Of his sixty years in London, devoted to unremitting work, forty had been a period of increasing renown. His voice had been heard on a large variety of subjects, for he was the universal satirist and critic, and until the last stage it had been always on the side of justice and kindness---one of the few strong and fierce voices of Europe. Although an embodiment of the critical and relative spirit, it was noteworthy that he had taken an Ilibsolute stand on two matters-€conomic equality and the avoidance of flesh food. We had to accept him as he was---a remarkable example of the intellectual life, of living every day to the limit of phYSical and mental power.

MR. S. K. RATCLlFFE ON" OURSELVES AND THE SPANISH CRISIS" (September 13, 1936) Readings: The Book of Joel; Lord Snell's .. Men, Movements and Myself." The important events of the past fifteen years might be roughly classified into those tlhat were clearly predicted and those altogether unforeseen. Under the first heading came the results of the treaties of 1919. It had been foretold by men of different parties that those treaties were not instruments of peace; Europe could not be rebuilt upon a basis so unreal. Among the unforeseen results were the fierce rebirth of nationalism in Fascism and Nazism, and the emergence of Mediterranean Powers as a danger to world peace. Two years ago Germany and Japan were regarded as the only Powers likely to enter upon military aggreSSion. Mussolini's African adventure had altered the picture. For the first time since the establish­ ment of Britain's supremacy on tlhe sea, her position in the Mediterranean and in North Africa was challenged. In British imperial policy one thil1g at least had always been taken for granted, namely, that the sea route to India via the Suez Canal was vital to the British system. Nothing during the past year or two had been more surprising than the failure, for the first time in history, of our Imperialists to respond to the old appeal. The coming of Fascism had broken the unity of a policy which was formerly thought to be indivisible. The Spanish crisis provided a further illustration. The class sympathy in England with the insurgents was a SigD.lificant phenomenon. If the Spanish Government, which of course was not Communist, were to win, the Blum Govern­ ment and the Popular Front in France would be greatly encouraged, and a new wave of hope would sprellid through the smaller Powers which at present Ilire living in fear of the growil1g power of FaSCism, while Hitler would need to admit a check. On the other hand, victory for the military-clerical insurgents must mean a government of terror beyond our imagination and a government in SpaL'1 too weak to maintain itself, economically or otherwise, without direct support from Italy and Germany, which Powers would receive compensation in Morocco. What, then, of the Mediterranean and our responsibilities in the East? The events in Spain were ra.pidly bringing nearer the hour of decision for England. Was the power of Britain to be used on the side of the Fascist Powers against those countries which were striVing to achieve a Popular Front? And this question was being pressed at a time when the Govenlment in London was not functioning. It would be safe to predict that, if Europe was to move further into crisis, there would be a demand in England for a strong National Government-in effect, a Cabinet of National Safety. Its first task, we may be sure, would be to take steps towards a reorganisation of the country, military and econonlic. There were two things, at least, which would become clear if that should occur. The first WIUI that the section of the peace party which had committed itself to non-resistance would be overwhelmed: it was a basic fact that the British people were anything but 4 non-resistant. And the second thing was this: if organisation for national emergency were to become imperative, England would be in a deplorable situation if the work were undertaken through the interests which were so completely represented in the existing Government. Britain organised to meet a great, and perhaps the ultimate, challenge, by a class Government from which the present oPPOsition parties stood aloof, would mean the gravest danger. The England we have known would disappear, and British influence in the world, in so far as it had stood for constitutional freedom, would be at an end. NOTES By the time this number of the RECORD is published, the Sunday morning meetings of the SOCiety will have been resumed. We are now able to give full paTtculars of the supplementary activities arranged by the various sub-committees. It will be seen that they provide ample scope for many cultural and intellectual interests.

While visitors are welcome to all our meetings, the General Committee makes an earnest appeal to those who wish to promote the objects of the SOCiety to take the definite step of becoming members. For the maintenance of the SOCiety in a healthy state and to enable it to keep abreast of what is best in modern, intellectual and religious thought, it requires the steady flowing in of fresh minds. With advancing years, the older members gradually lose power. They die. It is a duty of younger people to come forward and equip themselves to carry on the work of those who have gone before. People are needed who are willing to take a part in directing the SOCiety's work. The Society stands for freedom of thought, freedom of expression. It also stands for mutual courtesy and consideration, for all honest attempts to discover how to bring out the best in human nature, and for promoting general goodwill on the basis of intellectual liberty and honesty.

Mr. S. K. Ratcliffe is in America, fulfilling an engagement with the Institute of International Education, New York. Under the auspices of this Institute he is to lecture over a circuit of colleges and universities in the Southen1 States, between Florida and Louisiana. The engagement is for ten weeks, ending in mid-December. It will probably be followed by a few weeks of speaking in the northern cities and in Canada. Mrs. Ratcliffe is accompanying her husband. We are very sorry to lose Mr. RatclifIe's services and look forward to his return early in 1937.

Special attention is called to the opening Sunday concert of the fifty-first season on October 4. It is pleasing to be able to state that the broadcasting on two occasions of a portion of the programme which took place last season for the first time is to be repeated on October 4 from 6.30 to 7.50 p.m. We hope, however, that supporters of the concerts will prefer to listen much more satisfactorily at Conway Hall than in their own homes.

Thanks to the kindness of Mr. Julian Roney, the Society's Bookstall can now offer copies of the late John M. Robertson's "Economics of Progress" and the "Evolution of States," at Is. 9d. each, which is half the published price. Copies will be gladly forwarded, post paid, at 2s. each. The "Economics of Progress" is bound in cloth, and the "Evolution of states" in paper cover. The latter was originally published at 4s. 6d., and later revised to 3s. 6d. The Society hold the whole of the remaining stock of these two important works, and in purchasing a copy friends will be glad to know that they are helping both the Society and the daughter of ohe distinguished author. CORRESPONDENCE To the Editor oJ "THE MONTHLY RECORD." THE CONWAY CHILDREN'S CIRCLE: THIRD APPEAL DEAR SIR,-In September 1935, the Committee of this Circle appealed for financial support on the ground that their first year's record justified them in making the request. A further twelve months has passed, and the Committee trust that the work carried on in the Circle during this period will be accepted as justification for again asking for subscriptions, especially as the Committee has not only spent all the money they have received, but are also a few pounds on the wrong side. 5 By this time it is generally known that the aim of the Committee is to get into friendly contact with children in an overcrowded area in Clerkenwell, and to do a little to brighten their lives. The children are brought together in the hall and rooms of the "Peel" Institute, st. John Street, whose warden, Mr. Campbell, has been a good friend of the Circle since its beginning, and he continues to give us the benefit of his experience and advice. The parents of the children are obviously unable to pay any part of the expenses, and consequently the Circle can only carry on financially by the help of the contributors to the funds. The actual work of amusing, teaching and taking care of the children is done to a very large extent by a band of voluntary workers drawn from the SOCiety, and it would be ungrateful not to thank specially Miss D. M. Davies, the organiser of the girls' section, and her capable and energetic assistant, Miss H. M. Fairhall; also Mr. C. M. Mitchell and his wife, who supervise the boys' games and sport, for their most valuable services. Mr. Gogay, our paid helper, has done most excellent work, but is now leaving us. The Committee sincerely hope that some voluntary help will be forthcoming. There are nearly 50 names on the register of the girls' club; they are all under fourteen years of age. Among their outings, 42 girls were taken to a "Micky Mouse" matinee and tea afterwards, and some have been entertained in members' gardens. The boys' activities are boxing, games, drawing, etc., and 16 boys camped in two bell tents at Cooden Beach, near Bexhill. from the 1st to the 8th August. They shared the" Peel" Institute Boys' and Men's Club camp, and the cooking arrangements, etc., provided by Mr. Campbell. They bathed in the sea (some saw the sea for the first time); they played cricket matches and made expeditions in the neighbourhood. There were no illnesses; all the boys got brown, and made a sad contrast with the faces of those who were not able to go. - The participation of these 16 boys in the camp was made possible by donations, amounting to £17, contributed in response to Mr. Campbell's letter in the June RECORD. When the meetings are resumed in September, it is hoped that a library will be started, and probably some members of the Society will have some books which their children have outgrown. Miss H. M. Fairhall is prepared to take charge of and catalogue all books sent to her. The finances for the year now closing (exclusive of a contribution from the Society of £13 per annum since January 1 for payment of half the rent incurred) are roughly: Income, £45 (carry forward £3, donations £35, profit on jumble sale £7); expenditure, £49 (rent, materials and equipment for games and classes, outings and paid services). In conclusion, the Children's Circle Committee wish to thank very warmly those who have enabled them to carry on their work. Will intending subscribers kindly send their donations to the Hon. Treasurer. Mrs. F. M. Hawkins, 31 The Ridgeway, N.14? The names of the donors, but not the amounts of their donations, will be published in the RECORD. Signed on behalf of the Committee of the Conway Children's Circle, C. J. POLLARD, Chairman.

To the Editor Dj "THE MONTHLY RECORD." DEAR SIR,-As an active member of S.P.E.S. and of the "No More War Movement.. (which advocates non-violent resistance to all aggression), perhaps I may be allowed the courtesy of your columns to register a protest against Mr. RadclifIe's facile dismissal of the pacifist standpoint and policy in his lecture of Sunday, September 13. That he is under a misapprehension is clearly indicated by his reference to this policy as "non-resistance" instead of non-violent resistance. It is only the apathetic who practise non-resistance-there is no group which advocates it. . Mr. RatclifIe dismissed the whole question of asserting that "non-resistance" 1S an attitude out of keeping with British character, and went on to say that there are only two possible courses open to Britain-an alliance with the Fascist Powers or an alliance with the Democratic Powers. Either of which, in my opinion, means War. It is distressing to learn that Mr. RadclifIe thinks that the wholesale and wanton destruction of human life is more in keeping with the British character than the cultivation of those qualities which constitute human nature-the sense of freedom, justice, sympathy and mercy, which are another name for love-and the development of the intellect which would result from the evolution of a real solution to our international and political problems. All these are involved in the 6 policy of non-violent resistance. If I did not believe in the potentialities of human beings in these directions, I should not be a member of an Ethical Society, and it is because I see their practical cultivation in the Pacifist policy and programme, that I am a member of the "No More War Movement." Yours, etc., DORIS PARTINGTON. ANNOUNCEMENTS Matter jor insertion in the November number of the RECORD should reach the Editor early in the month, and in any case (tot later than SATURDAY, October 17. "AT HOMES."-The Sunday afternoon monthly" At Homes" in the Library will be resumed on October 18, at 4 p.m. The Literary Circle will provide a short enter­ tainment, consisting of the reading of scenes from "The Revolting Daughter," by Laurence Housman, preceded by a short explanatory paper by the Hon. Secretary, Miss F. Wilkins. Members who have recently joined the Society will find in the Sunday" At Homes," an opportunity for meeting the Officers and other members of the Society. Tea is provided at a nominal charge of 6d. The Club Room is available on Sundays for those who wish to bring their lunch. CARD PARTY.- Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Fairhall are holding a Social Evening for cards: in aid of the funds of the South Place Orchestra, at their home, 18 Golden Manor, Hanwell, W.7; Ealing 3507. A charge of 2s . will be made. Contract and Auction Bridge, Solo and ordinary whist drives. Will intending guests please communicate with Mr. Fairhall, and state what they wish to play? It is hoped to have some music and a short play-reading. Light refreshments. Trains from Paddington to Hanwell or tube to Ealing Common or Ealing Broadway, and then bus. CHORAL GROI.TP.-It is hoped to commence practices about the end of September. There are vacancies for all voices. Mr. R. E. Snelling, 51, Church Road, N.W.4., will be pleased to send particulars to anyone interested. CONWAY DISCUSSION CIRCLE will meet in the Large Hall at 7 p.m. October to March. October 6.-G. D. H. Cole: "The World Outlook." October 13.-Har Dayal, M.A., Ph.D.: "Christian Missions in India and the East." October 20.-Emma Goldman: "Mussolini, Hitler and Stalin." October 27.-Israel Cohen: "The Situation in Palestine." Secretary: Mr. E. Thurtle, M.P., 4 and 6, Johnson's Court, Fleet Street, E.C.4. COUNTRY DANCE GROUP.-l..essons have been reswned as usual in the Library on Mondays, at 7.0 p.m., under the supervision of Miss A. G. Gloyn. General danc­ ing 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., advanced 8 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. The fee until Christmas is 10s., or alternatively an entrance fee of 2s. 6d. and Is. per lesson attended. The only party of the season will be held on Wednesday, November 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets 2s., including supper. We hope all former Members will rejoin, and we shall be very pleased to welcome new ones. Further particulars may be had from the Hon. Secretaries: Miss H. Shott, 31, Horsham Avenue, N.12; Miss P. Snelling, 8, Amberley Road, E.10. CONWA Y CHILDREN'S CIRCLE has resumed its meetings at the Peel Institute, s t. John Street, Clerkenwell, E.C.l, the Girls' Club on Tuesdays, and the Boys' Club on Fridays, from 6 p.m. to about 7.30 p.m. Visitors are welcome. Mr. and Mrs. C. Mitchell, of 4, Great Ormond Street, W.C.1, who supervise the boys' games and sport, are much in need of a few men or women to help them. They would also much appreciate help in the shape of material for indoor games, also old hockey or golf sticks. Gifts should be sent to them clo Peel Institute. One of our helpers has to give up the Sewing and Knitting Class for small girls. They make kettleholders, pincushions, balls, doll clothes, etc. Will someone volunteer to take charge of this jolly little group? Hon Sec.: Miss M. N. Wootton, 2, Gledstanes Road, W.14. DANCES.-The Monthly Dances will usually be held on the first Saturday, and they will commence on October 3, in the Large Hall, at 7.30 p.m. Admission 3s., including refreshments. Hon. Sec.: Mrs. L. D. Battersby, 22, The Oharter Road, Woodford Green, Essex. 7 LIBRARY.-Open Sunday mornings before and after the Service, and on Mondays during the Country Dance Class. Free to members and associates. Non-mem­ bers may borrrow books on payment of 5s. per annum. A slip must be filled. in for each book borrowed. When books are returned they must be handed to the Librarians, and not be replaced on the shelves. Recent additions to the Library are "The Challenge of Childhood," by Joseph H. Wicksteed, M.A., presented by Miss Nellie Freeman; and" Education for Citizenship in Secondary Schools," presented by Miss Edith Jewson. LITERARY CIRCLE will meet monthly on the first Thursday at 7.15 p.m. The Open­ ing Meeting will be on October 1, when Dr. Har Dayal will read a paper on Chekhov. This will be followed by discussion and light refreshments. All members and friends welcome. A charge of 3d. is made. Hon. Sec.: Miss F. Wilkins, 7, Evelyn Mansions, Queen's Club Gardens, W.14. PLAY READING CIRCLE.-The Circle meets in the Library on 2nd and 4th Thurs­ days at 7 p.m. Season October-April. Membership open to members and asso­ ciates of the Society. Subscription for season 2s. 6d. Plays are chosen for read­ ing which, whenever poSSible, combine literary quality with dramatic interest. The first meeting will be on Thursday, October 8th, at 7 p.m., when" Young Mr. Disraeli," by Elspeth Thane, will be read. For October 22 the play selected is "The Sleeping Clergyman," by James Bridie. The Hon. Secretary hopes all former members will rejoin, and she will be very glad to welcome new members. Intending members are asked. kindly to notify her by the end of September. Hon. Secretary: Mrs. Hinchliff, 23, Russell Gardens, N.W.l1. POETRY CIRCLE.-Meets in the Library on the third and fifth Thursdays at 7.30 p.m. On Thursday 15, Mr. H. Crossfield will give a Symposium of Satiric Verse. Suggested poets, Owen Seaman; Peacock, Pinder, and" Punch." On Thursday, October 29, a Concert will be held in the Library. Scenes from "As You Like It" will be acted. Mr. G. Dowman has kindly consented to sing the songs of the play, and the mUSic of the masque will be performed. Among other performers, will be Miss Rene Chevaux and Miss Rene Evans. RAMBLES.-Sunday, October 4.---'Chislehurst to Orpington, via st. Paul's Gray and Kevington Park. Train Charing Cross 1.28 to Chislehurst. C.D.R. Is. 6d. Tea at Orpington Cafe. Leader: Mr. J. A. Graham. Sunday, October ll.-Knockholt and Shoreham. Train 12.58 Charing Cross to Knockholt. C.D.R. 2s. 6d. Tea at Shorellam. Leader: Miss D. Whlter. Saturday, October 17.-Hayes Common, Downe, and Cudham. Train Cannon Street 1.58, London Bridge 2 o'clock to Hayes. C.D.R. Is. 9d. Tea at Cudham. Leader: Mr. C. S. Newsom. Sunday, October 25.-Epping Forest for autumn colours. Train Liverpool Street 1.30 to Loughton. C.D.R. Is. 5d. Tea at Ferns Hollow, Upshire. Leader: Mr. F. James. SOUTH PLACE STRING ORCHESTRA.---'Conductor: Mr. R. H. Walthew. Practices will be reswned on Friday, October 2, at 7 p.m., at Conway Hall, and will continue on Friday evenings till December 18. The second half-season will commence on Friday, January 8, and end on March 19. To ensure the continuance of these practices, it is very necessary that new members should be found-the income from subSCriptions being inadequate to meet the normal expenses. Further particulars may be obtained from the Hon. Sec., E. J. Fairhall, 18 ' Golden Manor, W.7. STUDY CIRCLE.-First two talks of a series on ReligiOns of the Wo,rld, by Dr. Har Dayal, M.A., Ph.D. Meetings commence 7.30 p.m. preceded by tea. October 2-Early Religions. Zoroastrianism and Confucianism. October 16- Buddhism (Hinayana), Taoism. A library of books for the course has been lent by Dr. Dayal, and they are kept in the cupboard in the North Room. The library will be open every Tuesday and Friday, from 6.45 to 8 p.m., for those who wish to borrow books. Young members particularly welcome to the course. Hon. Secretary: Miss D. Partington, 21 Holmwood Grove, Mill Hill, N.W.7. ANNUAL REUNION SOIREE The Soiree will be held on Sunday, September 27, at 6.30 p.m., and the Committee of South Place Ethical Society cordially invites the members of other Ethical Societies, the Ethical Church, the Rationalist Press Association, and other friends to join us that evening. Light refreshments will be provided. Dr. Stanton Coit who has recently completed fifty years of service for 8 Ethical Societies in this country, will be the guest of the evening, and he will be welcomed on behalf of the assembly by Mr. Frederick J. Gould. A short musical programme has been arranged. Mr. William Busch will be the pianist; Miss Dorothy Greene and Mr. G . C. Dowman will sing. SOUTH PLACE SUNDAY CONCERT SOCIETY THE FIFTY-FIRST SEASON of the South Place Sunday Concerts will begin on Sunday, October 4, with the 1,253rd concert. October 4.-Griller String Quartet: Sidney Griller, Jack O'Brien, Philip Burton, Colin Hampton; Piano: Elsie Hall. This Concert will be Broadcast from 6.30 to 7.50 p.m. The Doors will be opened at 6 o'clock, but there can be no admission from 6.25 to 6.50 approx. The Works to be Broadcast will be Szymanowski's String Quartet in C, Op. 37; Beethoven's Piano Sonata in C, Op. 53 (The Waldstein); and Dohnanyi's Piano Quintet in C minor, Op. 1. The Concert will end with Schubert's String Quartet in A minor, Op. 29. October l1.-Grinke Trio: Frederick Grinke, Florence Hooton, Dorothy Manley; Vocalist: Arthur Cranmer; At the Piano: Philip Cranmer. Piano Trios: Brahms in C minor, Op. 101, Frank Bridge's Phantasy, Ravel in A; Bach's Cantata "lch habe genug" (" It is enough.") October 18.-Birmingham Ladies' String Quartet: Muriel Tookey, Dorothy Hemming, Lena Wood, EIsa Tookey; Piano: Ella Morel; Vocalist: John Morel. String Quartets: Dohnanyi in A, Op. 7; Elgar in E minor, Op. 83; Mozart Mailander No. 4, K.A. 213. October 25.-Pianos: Ethel Bartlett and Rae Robertson; Violins: Laura Black and Margaret Lawson. At the Piano: Josephine Lee. Schubert's Fantasia in F minor, Op. 103, for Piano Duet; Brahms' Variations on a Theme of Haydn, and Works by Ropartz and Saint-Saens, for Two Pianos; Vivaldi's Concerto in D minor, and Works by Haydn and Pugnani, for Two Violins. Members' Tickets, 3s. each admitting to Reserved Seats every Sunday for First Half-Season, from October 4 to December 20, may be obtained from Andrew E. Watson, Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, W.C.l, by sending crossed remittance and stamped addressed envelope. Doors open at 6.10. Concerts begin 6.30. Admission Free. Silver Collection. Hon. Treasurer: ANDREW E. WATSON, Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, W .C.I. Hon. Secretary: ALFRED J. CLEMENTS, 8, Finchley Way, N.3. Hon. Assistant I MRS. D. M. CLEMENTS, 8, Finchley Way, N.3. Secretaries: 1GEORGE HUTCHINSON, Conway Hall, Red Lion Sq., W.C.1.

SECRETARIES OF SUB-COMMITTEES Bookstall .. E. SNELLING, 8, Amberley Road, E.lO. Children's Circle .. MISS M. N. WOOTTON, 2, Gledstanes Road, W.14. Concert ALFRED J. CLEMENTS, 8, Finchley Way, Finchley, N.3. Miss P . Snelling, 8, Amberley Road, E .I0. Country Dances { Miss H. Shott, 31, Horsh'am Avenue, N.12. Dances MRS. BATTERSBY, 22, The Charter Road, Woodford Green, Essex. Literary Circle MISS F. WILKINS, 7, Evelyn ManSions, Queen's Club Gdns, W.14. Orcbestra .. E. J . FAmHALL, 18, Golden Manor, Hanwell, W.7. Play Reading MRS. J. R. HINCHLIFF, 23. Russell Gardens, N.W.l!. Poetry Circle MRs. MARIANNE 1DlENs, 85, Windsor Road, E.7. Rambles CHARLES S. NEWSOM, 9, Homefield Rise, Orpington, Kent. Social MRS. H. CAl'HERALL, 49, Cecile Park, N.B. Study Circle MISS E. D. PARTINGTON, 21, Holmwood Grove, Mill Hill, N.W.7.

Cbanges of Address Miss P . M. OVERY, 316, Brownhill Road, S .E.6, Mr. H. B. RITCHIE, 7, Denman Drive, Hampstead Garden Suburb, N.W.l!. Mr. J. N. STffiLING, 76, Park Road, West Dulwich, S.E. 21. Mr. Donald V. Watkins, 13, Balham Park Road, S.W.12. New Member Mr. J. G. BRIGGS, 36, Montagu Gardens, Wallington, Surrey. Death Alice E. Arnold on September 19th, 1936, in her 61st year. Printed a.nd publisbed. by THE FARLEIGH PRESS (T.U'), 17-29, Cayton Street, E .C.1.