THE FELLOWSHIP OF ST. MICHAEL
[To the Editor of THE SPECTATOR.] SIR,—May we bring to the notice of your readers the work of a society unique of its kind and rendering service that must appeal to all ? We write of the Fellowship of St. Michael and All Angels.
The need of helping girls of the professional classes who get into moral trouble was brought home to its founder some thirty-five years ago. At that time no agency existed where such girls could find a shelter, care for the unwanted babies, strong and loving help for themselves. The ordinary rescue Homes were obviously unsuitable for such cases. Today there is such an agency, but only one—the Fellowship for which we plead. In the Homes for which the Fellowship is . responsible those in charge concentrate their love and under- standing on each individual. This is the essence of the work done. But it means that the Homes must be truly homelike; small and therefore expensive to run. During the past year one of the Homes had to be moved to new premises. Here the improved standards of the London County Council have to be met in addition to the cost of the new equipment and the normal annual expenditure of the Fellowship.
A sum of LI too is needed immediately. Surely this small anicamt will be forthcoming from the many who are able to give a good home to their girls, and whose hearts go out to those who fall by the way from loneliness and temptation. The effect of the care of the Fellowship is shown in numberless letters received from those who have gained their self-respect and understanding of true happiness. " To know that you really cared has made all the difference to me." " I should have gone down if it had not been for the Fellowship." We feel confident that this cry will be heard by many and help sent will be most gratefully received and acknowledged by the Honorary Treasurer, 5 Bloomfield Terrace, London, S.W. r. Cheques should be made out to the Fellowship of St. Michael and crossed Westminster Bank.—Yours, &c., PERCY BLACKBURN, President. MAUD HOARE, Vice-President.
MARY I. HEMINGWAY REES, M.B., Ch. B.
A. E. CORNIBEER.
Previous page
