I AM pleased Graham Bridges shares happy memories of "Stews" although presumably at a different period from myself (You Say, April 13).

The drummer whose name he never knew was probably Hubert Williams. The saxophonist, who also doubled on violin, was the late Harry Garrard.

Harry was also a very fine pianist and, from time to time, sat at the piano beside Tom Gregg to perform a brilliant duet while maintaining the strict tempo upon which Bill Stew always insisted. Other musicians I remember at differing times included John Merrick, Rowley Hill and Ken Spicer though there were others.

Mr Bridges doubts whether such an establishment would appeal to young people today with their "far more sophisticated tastes."

I can't help wondering whether what passes for music and dancing today would even have been tolerated at the City Dancing Academy.

JOHN HINTON,

Worcester.