THE BROUCHTON CASE

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 27, 1 February 1929, Page 6

THE BROUCHTON CASE

(To the Editor.) Sir, —I read with interest the "Evening Post" report of the case Broughton v. Broughton,, and noted with appreciation the judgment in Mrs. Broughton's favour. Touching the mental hospital reception order aspect of this case, may I inquire through your columns why the executive >if tho Society for the Protection of Women and Children have not so far answered the letter signed Charlotte A. Henderson which appeared in your correspondence columns? This letter, moderate, impartial, and perfectly courteous in its wording, afforded the executive of the society an admirable opportunity of explaining its position and justifying itself. It is difficult to understand why it has not seized this opportunity to do so, in view of the fact that the society is supported by public subscription, and, I understand, a yearly grant from the Macarthy Trust. I sincerely hope the executive of this society will see their way clear to give the desired explanation regarding the points raised in the letter. —I am, etc., ' PHYLLIS J. HYLTON. [This letter was shown to the president of the society, who states that the society saw no reason for making explanation of its reasonable and quite blameless position. But i£ any correspondents who desire details (such as can be supplied without breaking the society's rule of privacy iv tho affairs of those who come for assistance) will make application to the committee inquiries will be readily answered.]