CAMPS FOR LONDON BOYS [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
SIR,—There are thousands of boys who live and work in London, often in unhealthy conditions, whose only possible chance of a healthy holiday is that provided by a well-organized camp.
For over forty years the Boys' Brigade has provided such opportunities for its members, and during the months of July and August many well-organized camps will be pitched along the South Coast and elsewhere. Good food, fresh air, well- organized games and bathing, with sane discipline in the background—these will be the main features of the camps.
Although the cost of running such camps is little more than 30s. per head, the boy who in these days of industrial depres- sion is often the mainstay of his family, is frequently unable to raise the full amount, although as part of his training in the Boys' Brigade, he has been saving throughout the year in rder that he may pay the bulk of the cost.
May we ask your readers to augment the savings of these young Londoners so that the largest possible number may enjoy the benefit of a healthy and much needed holiday ?
Donations should be addressed to the Honorary London Treasurer, London District, The Boys' Brigade, Abbey House, Westminster, S.W.1, and crossed " The National Provincial Bank Ltd."—We are, Sir, &c.,
W. JOYNSON-HICKS, Hon. London President, KYNASTON STUDD, Lord Mayor ; PLUMER, F. M. ; ALFRED H. BUXTON, Hon. London Treasurer, N. A. LEWIS, London Secretary. The Boys Brigade, Abbey. House, 2 Victoria Street, Westminster, S:R7 .1.
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