THE CLERGY REST - HOUSE AT GOD:METALL. [To use Eorroa or use
"Srmrsron."3 Sra,—For our poorer clergy at home, whose parochial work and domestic anxieties are greatly increased by the war, and for the families of many Army chaplains now with the colours, it is clear that opportunities for rest and change will this year be in greater demand than ever. The Gomshall Home, in the heart of 66 Surrey hills and commons, will be eagerly sought unto by over- wrought and underpaid clergy for Easter, Whitsun, and summer holidays; but in view of the increased cost of living very sub- stantial help to the working funds must first be forthcoming. I am also informed that in addition to the £300 required for working expenses an additional £60 is required for absolutely necessary repairs. May I very earnestly ask for donations or subscriptions to be sent, not to me, but direct to the Hon. Secre- tary, Miss B. Kingsford, Dumbarton House, Gomshall, Surrey ? And, without asking her leave, I wouldlike your readers to under- stand that this lady, herself a clergyman's daughter, has made heavy personal and pecuniary sacrifices for the cause she and her Committee have so much at heart. I am, Sir, Jr.c.,
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