THE PROFESSIONAL CLASSES AID COUNCIL. (To THE EDITOR Or THE
SPECTATOR."] SIR,—Mr. Punch's memorable phrase, the "Nouveaux Pauvres," has a tragic side which is only too well known to those who are carrying out the work of the Professional Classes Aid Council. War and post-War conditions have brought poverty, even hunger, into the homes of many highly educated people of the professional class. The work of this Council under its former title, " The Professional Classes War Relief Council," was, I think, well known. There seems, unfortunately, to be a widespread idea that now that the War is over the work of the Council must be finished. As its President, I am obliged to intern: the public that their generous support is as greatly needed now as ever.
The Committee are at present compelled to refuse many applications owing to lack of funds. We know of homes already broken up, and others on whom this disaster will soon fall, unless we can interpose our aid. We need money for ths education of children, for maternity grants and grants during illness, and also, in a number of cases, temporary maintenance grants until work can be found or other help organized. With a courageous reticence these people hide their sufferings, how- ever acute, until further concealment of their poverty becomes impossible. I earnestly Irust that through the medium of your valuable paper we shall come into touch with many generous people, who will assist us in our sad but hopeful work. Dona- tions will be gratefully received if sent to the Secretary at 251 Brompton Road, S.W. am, Sir, &c.,
PHILLIMORII
(President, Professional Classes Aid Council) 251 B rompton Road, S.W. 3.
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