Once again we have to thank our readers for their
splendid response to our appeal on behalf of the town of Aberdare in South Wales. A further sum of £1,800 has been subscribed, making the total £3,842 on Tuesday, and three hundred more parcels of clothing have reached us and have been sent to Aberdare. The Prime Minister has warmly commended the plan of " adopting " a centre and many of the letters we have received testify to its popularity. Our readers evidently look forward week by week to following the progress of the Fund. At the end of last week the managing director of the Spectator visited Aberdare and discussed the details of organization with the local authorities. A committee entitled " The Aberdare Service Committee " has been set up and its chief officials are the Chairman of the Urban District Council, the Director of Education, and the Town Clerk. Every penny subscribed goes in relief. We arc satisfied that the administration is efficient ; and we are in daily touch with the local authorities.
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