a paper for men called 'Die Runde'. They also take interest in things concerning law, etc. We only have clubs in Frankfurt, Hamburg, Bremen, Berlin and Munich.

"I am 29 years old and have been for many years a journalist. I have lived besides in Germany in England, Sweden, France, and a short time in Italy. I found the best place to live for women as we are is Sweden. But for several reasons I could not stay there. People in Sweden are wonderfully tolerant; nobody takes interest in how others live. Nobody sees anything unpleasant or disturbing in our existence. Unfortunately it is not like this in my own country, expecially concerning men.

S.B. Germany

Congratulations on the improved appearance of THE LADDER as shown in the February issue. The printing is excellent readable clear through. Your content is also improving with each issue. Am enclosing a small contribution (wish it could be more) to help the good work along."

P.S., Woodland, Calif.

Thanks every little bit (words of encouragement, money or both) helps. ED.

"I don't know how to write this letter, but anyway...I just heard from an old and long silent friend. Though he hasn't met you, his cousin in New York City has. So he sent me your address and said I'd find it (the magazine) and them most interesting.' Hence this letter. I'm not in the habit of writing to total strangers it's rather