THE BOYS' BRIGADE [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Sin,—H . R.H.
The Prince of Wales, at the Annual Demonstra- tion of the Boys' Brigade, said " The most important members of the community are the Boys, not only for the future of this Nation, but for the future of the British Empire." Your readers will agree and will be glad to know that The Boys' Brigade is playing its part in turning out men of the right type. During the winter the 70,000 members of the Brigade receive training in Drill and Discipline, Physical Training, Religious Instruction, Ambulance work, and Athletics. The climax of the year's work is reached in the summer, when for one week the boys have the benefit of a holiday in the healthy surround. ings of a well-managed Camp.
The Boys' Brigade was the first organization of its kind to be formed for training the youth of the nation in the highest ideals of citizenship, and .the success it has achieved during the 43 years of its existence justifies us in making an appeal. The boys come mainly from thc poorer classes of the
community, and by saving throughout the year are able to pay a large proportion of the cost of camp. A considerable sum, however, is needed to make up the balance. Last year some 25,000 members of the Brigade spent a week in camp. This is less than one-third of the membership.
Owing to the industrial depression, this year will be a particularly difficult one, and we appeal earnestly to those who have the welfare of the future citizenship of the Empire at heart to assist us generously. The cost of the Camp is 30s. per boy, and each member of the public who contributes £1 will have the satisfaction of enabling two boys to spend a week in camp. This appeal is particularly on behalf of the boys of London who perhaps have more difficulty in getting away than others, and who greatly need a week in the open air. Contri- butions will be gratefully received by the Hon. Treasurer or the London Secretary, The Boys' Brigade, 34, Paternoster Row, London, B.C. 4, and cheques should be crossed " National Provincial Bank, Ltd.—We are, Sir, &c., W. JOYNSON H:cxs, Hon. President, London
Council ; JAMES DEVONSHIRE, President, London Council ; A. F. BUXTON, Hon. Treasurer, London Council ; N. A. LEWIS, London Secretary.
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