HOSPITAL CHILDREN. cm THE EDITOR OF THE SPECTATOR,") tSlit, — An attempt
is being made to collect contributions of itoya and books, new or old, for the patients (mostly children)
in the fever and small-pox hospitals, just now unusually full. A few years ago a similar attempt on behalf of the workhouse infirmaries was most liberally aided, with joyful results to numbers of sick children. It is hoped that the present effort will be as generously encouraged.
We all know from home experience how especially children need a store of amusement when in quarantine, often just ill enough to be languid and fretful, and in any case condemned for the sake of others to remain in seclusion long after the natural desire for occupation has returned. The matrons and nurses in hospitals for such cases must have a heavy task, which might be greatly lightened, and the children's weary days greatly cheered, by the gift of our disused nursery and schoolroom lumber.—I am, Sir, &e., Q.
P.S.—Toys or books will be gladly received by Mrs. Ward, 36 Broadhiuton Road, Clapham ; and money contributions to the " Hospital Book and Toy Fund," by Messrs. Williams and Deacon, 20 Birchin Lane, E.C.
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