22 APRIL 1916, Page 13

THE NEW END HOSPITAL, HAMPSTEAD. [To THE EDITOR OF TIlE

" SPECTATOR.")

Sm,—May I through the courtesy of your columns make an appeal on behalf of the New End Hospital, Hampstead? Unlike many of the other hospitals, New End unfortunately does not enjoy the pros- perity and lavish generosity that during this war have been meted out to many other institutions, and its needs are rather pressing. My appeal to-day is for funds to provide badly wounded patients with some spinal and bath chairs so as to enable those who cannot get out unless conveyed by these means, to enjoy a little fresh air, now that the spring weather is approaching. The hospital has some six hundred and fifty beds and only one spinal and. two bath chairs. I am certain if your readers knew how these poor fellows long to get out into the air and relieve the monotony of hospital routine they would help us to accomplish our object. Subscriptions can be sent to me at the address below.—I am,