THE BOYS' BRIGADE SUMMER CAMPS.
[To THE EDITOR Or TER " SPLCIAT01."3
Sue—Arrangements are now being made for the Annual Camps of the Boys' Brigade, and it is anticipated that no fewer than 20,000 boys of the Brigade will spend a week or ten days under canvas by the sea or country during the present summer. For thirty-eight years the Boys' Brigade—the pioneer movement for boys—has been carrying on a work on behalf of the nation's boyhood, the value of which can hardly be over-estimated. Over a million boys have been trained in its ranks. The boys range in age from twelve to seventeen years, and the Brigade is pro- viding a constant stream of well-trained, self-reliant young men, physically fit and mentally alert, alive to their national duties and loyal in their devotion to King and Country. During the winter months the boys receive a regular course of elementary drill and physical training, and are taught those habits of discipline and self-control which mean so much for the future of the race. The object of this letter is to appeal to the public for increased support on behalf of the London Camp Fund. The London Council hope to assist in sending over 4,000 boys to camp this year. The camps are conducted economically, and despite the increase in railway charges and food, the cost per boy is still only 25s., and of this the boys themselves pay the greater part in accordance with their age and means. A sum of .22,000 would enable every boy to attend. This appeal is on behalf of those who are helping themselves, for boys who work hard all the year round, spending their spare time in fitting themselves for their life's work, who without the camps would have no break year by year from the dull monotony and weary routine of the workshop or office. Contributions will be gratefully received by the Hon. London Treasurer, The Boys' Brigade, 34 Pater- noster Row, E.C. 4. and cheques should be crossed " National Provincial and Union Bank of England, Ltd."—We are, Sir, &c.,
HENRY Mums, Field-Marshal, Chief of Imperial General Staff; Hoass, General; E. R. FREMANTLE, Admiral; J. TAYLOR SMITH, Bishop, Chaplain- General; Joins M. D. MOODY, Major-General; A. F. BUXTON, Hon. London Treasurer.
34 Paternoster Bow, B.C. 4.
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