THE ' STAR- AND GARTER ' HOME.
[To THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR."]
Sia,—You were good enough to publish on October 26th a -short appeal for the 'Star and Garter' Musical Fund. The following note on the progress of the Orchestra, from the Medical Officer in Charge, may therefore interest your readers :—
" ' Star and Garter,' Richmond, Surrey, 18th November,1918. MY DEAR YOUNG,—You will, I am sure, be pleased to hear that the Orchestra accompanied the hymns at a Thanksgiving service which we had here yesterday, and acquitted themselves exceed- ingly well. It is rather wonderful that they should be able to play so well after only two months' training, and it is very encouraging for the future of the Orchestra, I think. Drummer Hunt borrowed a drum from the local Scouts, and also took part in the service, and I am anxious to know if you could get an orchestral bass drum- and side drum for us.—Yours sincerely, J. V. DICKIE, Medical Officer in Charge."
—I am, Sir, &O., F. DE B. YOUNG.
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