28 JANUARY 1949, Page 20

UNIVERSITY AWARDS

Sta,—" Lestrian " must not take me too seriously. I do not really expect the present " generous " Government fo. grant me £1,000 a year, or even £1, when they are this year extractinek2,000-odd. Of course I could send my child to Oxford by raising capital, but I have already had to do this to the extent of £400-,C500 to meet my tax claims ; it is a bad habit to get into, and no stopping once you begin.

I, too, have given up smoking for the last six or seven months, and have had few holidays or drinks for some years. I cannot, of course, really go into all personal reasons and circumstances, but I may add that I admire " Lestrian's" own efforts.—Yours faithfully,

The Malt House, Burghclere, Newbury. ALBAN F. L. BACON.