BUSINESS GIRLS' HOSTEL
[To TITE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR.1
SrR,—Lord Sydenham and Mr. John Oxenham have made an appeal for "what is not" in a girl's life, which the Young Women's Christian Association is seeking to provide—a quiet resting-place and wholesome food. Girl's and women are now working magnificently, earning enough, but not the inflated sums lying rumours mention. An opportunity has occurred which must be seized at once or it will be lost—viz., the ex- tension of Ashley House, a hostel for business girls, near Euston Station, founded by our fathers, the Earl of Shaftesbury and Lord Kinnaird (treasurer). Hundreds of girls, absolute strangers to London, are arriving to release the men for action, yet fifty are being turned away from Ashley House weekly. Many are brought by soldier friends from the three great Northern stations, and its record of hospitality in this war time is an appeal in itself. The problem of the city girl is how to get clean, restful rooms, sufficient food, and comradeship on a wage of 25s. weekly. Ashley House, a hostel for girls, seeks to solve this problem. The two adjoining houses are now available, and £2,500 is needed at once to secure and equip them. The need is urgent, as thousands of men are being called up every week. Will your readers help us to help "the girl he left behind him" and send donations to Lord Sydenham at the Young Women's Christian Association, 16 George Street, Hanover Square, W. 2—We are, Sir, &c.,
C. SHAFTESBURY.
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