Sir.-About four or five weeks ago, you kindly published my letter seeking a very dear friend of mine who I hadn't seen in more than 40 years.

Thanks to The Gazette, Sandy and I met up for lunch on Monday, April 10.

Needless to say, we had a great afternoon.

Many thanks to the reader who drew Sandy's attention to my letter, and, once again, many thanks for your help.

-Sid Whale, Fair Oak, Eastleigh.