20 AUGUST 1927, Page 15

SAVING CHILDREN'S HEARTS [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—Having

read with deep interest the splendid article on " Saving Children's Hearts which appeared in your issue of June 25th, by " Crusader," I should much like to thank him for the exceedingly kind reference made to what is being done at the new Heart Home at West Wickham by this Association. The Home is already in use, although the official opening will not take place until October, when we hope to have a new wing consisting of two open-air wards completed to accommodate fifty more children.

The total cost of the new Home will be £20,000, towards which we have raised £11,000, but unless the £9,000 still required is forthcoming during the next few weeks, fifty children will have to be denied the benefits we are endeavouring to provide for them. If any readers of the Spectator can assist us in any way we shall be deeply grateful.—I am, Hon. Treasurer.

Invalid Children's Aid Association,

Carnegie House, 117 Piccadilly, W. 1.