16 JUNE 1928, Page 16

TIIE R.S.P.C.A.

[To the Editor of the SpEcuerpn.] SIR —I desire to say a word in reply to Mr. C. J. B. Gaskoin's 4 - letter in your paper. No one at the recent meeting refused

to hear Lord Banbury. On the contrary I myself twice begged him to make what speech he liked, if he would, while he did it, invite some one else to take the chair.

When he- insisted on continuing a very contentious speech while occupying the chair, the meeting would not hear him. But there was no disorder that was not caused by Lord filimbury's irregular conduct. As soon as he left the hall perfect order reigned and the meeting elected a chairman, and -a valuable debate ensued.

No meeting will accept a chairman's ruling on his own contentious speech.—I am, Sir, &c.,