cial publishing and that most firms demand a pattern that does not condone. The proverbial "unhappy ending", as has been pointed out by many authors who have worked with the homosexual theme, is not necessarily in the original copy. We therefore wish to give you a fair hearing, Miss Aldrich. Our columns are open to a reply in defense of your stand or in explanation of your views.

We rogard THE LADDER as a sounding board for various points of view on the homophile subject. And certainly your "unedited" reply will be most welcome. Please take advantage of this offer of "free" expression, for while we may have been a little harsh in our criticism, we do believe that you have made a "beginning" and a valid contribution to Lesbian literature. We would like to see you extend your coverage.

Sincerely yours,

Del Martin

THE EASTERN RELIGIONS AND YOU

When Leo J. Zeff, clinical psychologist from Berkeley, Calif., spoke to the Daughters of Bilitis in November of 1957 he created so much interest and controversy that we have asked him to return.

Mr. Zeff will speak on "What the Eastern Religions Can Offer You" at the May 27th public discussion meeting of the DOB at 465 Geary St., Studio 30, at 8:15 p.m. His previous topic was "Depth Psychology and Religion" which was reprinted in the January, 1958, issue of THE LADDER.

Mr. Zeff, a Ph.D., holds degrees from the University of Oklahoma, University of California and College of the Pacific. He did his interne ship in residency in psychology at the Menninger Clinic in Topeka, Kansas. An extremely warm-hearted person, his main interests are psychology and religion and the intereaction of the two. His special interest is in the oriental religions, of which he will speak in May.

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