THE WOMEN'S HOLIDAY FUND.
[TO THE EDITOR Or THE "SPECTATOR."] SIR,—The time has once more come when I venture to ask for a little space in which to remind your readers of the existence of " The Women's Holiday Fund." Some of them have already become annual subscribers to this fund, and we are very grateful ; but as the Spectator must continually have fresh readers, we may hope to have fresh support each year if you will kindly continue to extend to us the hospitality of your columns. Last year's experiment of setting apart a house for mothers and babies was most successful. The children, under the supervision of a kind and experienced lady nurse, were in clover, the mothers learnt many a useful lesson, and the other houses, relieved of the babies' presence, benefited considerably. Extra expense was, however, of course, incurred, and a special effort is being made this year to get enough money to carry on the work efficiently without curtailing the numbers of women assisted. Those who will spare a few shillings to help on the good work of sending poor London women to the country for a few days' holiday, away from toil and noise and stuffy streets, will surely add a zest to their own enjoyment which will be wanting if, when rejoicing in fine scenery and fresh air, the thought of the thousands of tired mothers and wives still in town, with no hope of change or relaxation, comes to their minds. I enclose a report for
(Chairman of Ex. Corn. W.H.F.).
P.S.—Contributions will be gratefully acknowledged by the Hon. Treasurer, A. S. Daniell, Esq., Fairchildes, Warliughatn, Surrey ; Miss Crawford, Secretary W.H.F., 76, Denison House, Vauxhall Bridge Road ; or Mrs. Frank Pownall, 7F, Eicken- hall Mansions, W.
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