diet and
become harmful too. And it seems funny, too, that such a
highly civilized planet as Venus should still depend on
domesticated animals for food, drink and clothing instead of
manufacturing what they need synthetically.

The April cover on your magazine was wonderful.

Before I close I wish to say a word about the Science
Correspondence Club of which I am a proud member. There is
little to say, however, after reading Conrad Ruppert's
letter in the April issue. The membership has increased to
over 300 now, numbering among them quite a number of famous
scientists and authors. All I can say is that I hope every
scientifically inclined person of whatever nationality,
creed, color or sex they may be, will join this wonderful
and rapidly progressing club. I will now close thanking the
publishers of Astounding Stories for issuing such a
wonderful magazine--Stan Osowski, E2, Railroad St., Central
Falls, R. I.

_But--Conniston Was An Impostor!_

Dear Editor:

I read with interest Mr. Ray Cummings' story, "Brigands of
the Moon," in the March number of Astounding Stories. The
tale was a worthy one from the pen of so clever a writer. I
do think, however, that the author might have left out the
point about Sir Arthur Conniston, an English gentleman,
turning traitor. This sort of thing is hardly calculated to
bring about a friendly feeling between England and America,
the two greatest countries in the world. I have the greatest
admiration for the United States, and though we may have a
little fun at each other's expense, there is no ill feeling
meant, but I really hope you will not publish any other
story like that one.--An Englishman, Montreal, Canada.

_Likes the Romance_

Dear Editor:

I have just finished my second copy of Astounding Stories
and I wish to say I have enjoyed every story.

For some time I have been a reader of Science Fiction, but
none will compare to Astounding Stories. These stories seem
to have the proper amount of romance in them to make them
really interesting, and it adds the proper touch.

I have no criticism to make. May I wish you a great success
with this magazine--Frank I. Sontag, 825 Prescott Ave.,
Scranton, Pa.

_High Praise_

Dear Editor:

Allow me to congratula