[To the Editor of THE SPECTATOR.] SIR,—The reference to Cambridge
House in your correspond- ence last week is the only reason I enter the lists on " The Voice of Under Thirty." For nearly 5o years the University Settlement in South London has been engaged in social work, and with the various College Missions has been responsible for the beginning of many activities which are now the ordinary routine of our national and civic life.
Voluntary social work is still an important factor in our national life, and will become ever increasingly important, and we should only be too glad to hear of keen and zealous young men who would come and befriend their fellows who have not had the same educational and cultural advantages. There is perhaps a greater need today for the influence of Cambridge men and others in a district such as South London than there was, years ago, to give that training in leadership to the people who are certainly becoming alive to their respon- sibilities as citizens, and are appreciative of the friendly and brotherly help that is given to them.
We shall always be glad to place keen people in touch with useful pieces of work.—I am, Sir, yours obediently,
HERBERT LIVESEY,
Head of Cambridge House.
131-139 Camberwell Road, S.E.5.
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