10 OCTOBER 1914, Page 3

We note with satisfaction the first meeting of the Central

Committee of the National Patriotic Organization, which was held on Thursday at 8 Carlton House Terrace. The Committee is being organized by Mr. Harry Cust, who is its Chairmen The Prime Minister is honorary President, Lord Rosebery and Mr. Balfour are Vice-Presidents. Mr. G. W. Prothero is acting as Vice-Chairman and Mr. Waldorf Astor is hon. Treasurer. The Secretary is Mr. A. J. Dawson. The essential object of the Committee is to stiffen the back of the nation by the spreading of sound information should such stiffening prove necessary in order to carry on the conflict " until peace honourable, enduring, and satisfactory to Britain and her allies is secured." All communications are to be addressed to the Secretary, the Central Committee, C.P.R. Buildings, 62-65 Charing Cross, W.C.