25 SEPTEMBER 1959, Page 23

SIR,—Y01.1r Wimbledon correspondent asks if I can 'suggest an alternative

method of expressing appre- ciation.'

Easily : two Methods by two world leaders, namely Sir Winston's . V-sign and President Eisenhower's arms-raising method, each pleasingly expressive of appreciation without din.

The BBC can help in Sir Adrian. Boult's anti-noise campaign by ceasing to broadcast noise. The change could be gradual over a week or two while increas- ingly dimming the din until it fades out, like the Cheshire cat.—Yours faithfully,

L. • H. S. LEESE

Herne Hill