“Who is Sylvia? What is she?”--so Shakespeare and Schubert sang. And if they couldn’t tell who Sylvia was, how can I? Of one thing I feel sure: she is a faithful reader of The Mentor, for she has taken note of our goings and comings, and our varied forms of editorial expression. The notion of my being the “host” is an inviting one. It is a role that one should be proud to fill, especially when the feast to which he invites his guests is the wealth of the world’s knowledge. The thought of assuming that role, however, is a bit staggering. Thanks, Miss Sylvia, but perhaps I had better play the more generally useful part of planning, preparing and making up The Mentor feast. Your welcome to the second cover page is appreciated. I have been there many times before, however, when the page has borne no signature. No number of The Mentor appears, Miss Sylvia, without my being around somewhere. I have no preference for one particular page. I find occupation and joy on every page of The Mentor from cover to cover. * * * * * Here are some of the things that we do in reply to letters. We answer questions in the various fields of knowledge. We look up sources of information for our readers and give them full replies. We have just mailed a letter in which answers were made to historical questions that called for a morning’s research by one of our staff. We supply programs for reading clubs and lay out schedules for a whole season of meetings. We supply material extracted from reference works for the benefit of members who are pursuing courses of reading. We occasionally read essays or papers that have been prepared by members, and offer helpful editorial suggestions. Aside from club work, we lay out reading courses for private individuals who are pursuing special studies. In some cases, where a member lives in a remote spot and cannot conveniently obtain books, we get them for the member at publisher’s prices. Occasionally, where books could not be had in the market, we have lent copies from our library. We give full information and service in art, telling our readers where and how to get good pictures--we also give travel information. These are but a few of the things that we do. We have a booklet in which we describe The Mentor Service. Send for it. If you have not had the benefit of our service, you will be surprised to see how wide and varied it is. * * * * *