14 NOVEMBER 1925, Page 21

SIR HENRY_ .WOOD APPRECIATION FUND

. [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]

Stre,—A fey/ of Sir Henry Wood's friends have got together a small Sum "Of money which they propose to ask him to accept as a personal testimonial and appreciation of the intense pleasure his music has given to so many of us during the last thirty-one years. His famous " Prom " season, as well as his glorious Symphony Concerts are looked forward to with great joy by people all over the British Isles. Sir Henry's wish is to devote this money to introducing new music to the public and for extra special rehearsals.

We feel sure that many of Sir Henry Wood's friends would like to help Us to make our cheque as large as possible, and therefore I am asking you if you will kindly give this letter a " plaoei yotit filiptratirtitits.htlt) tis'162iinalteotalittle plan more widely known. --The -se- lierne,-WhiCh was fully eipressed in the Times of Saturday, October 31st, has the sympathy and support of Sir Hugh Allen and Mr. MeEwen. Mr. William Bennett, of 32 Kensington Sqiiiire, 'London, W. 8, has kindly consented to act as hon. treasiirer,:. and all donations will be gratefully acknowledged.-I ian, Sir, &c., - ISABEL %iVORTLEY, lion. Secretary.