CHILDREN'S COUNTRY HOLIDAYS FUND.
[To THE Hutton or ran "Spy:amen."]
Snt,—How many of those of your readers who have been lucky enough to obtain an Easter holiday are prepared to give a thank- offering for their four or five days' respite from work ? What value do they set upon that little break in the year's toil which makes the journey through the months so much less burdensome, upon that change of scene which brings them back to their occupations with renewed energy and zest? I venture to ask them these questions, remembering the vast population of poor London children who not only have never been away for Easter, but who have never slept a night out of London at all. Their only chance of renewing their health and strength is in July and August, and under the auspices of a Society like the Children's Country Holidays Fund. Through the generosity of the public and the help of the parents, over forty-five thousand children were able to enjoy a fortnight's fresh air in the country or at the sea last year. But with well-nigh a million children in the London schools, it should be the aim of all who love children constantly to increase the number that we can deal with. We must appeal early in order the better to estimate our resources ; and we ask for an early response, for the sooner the money comes in the easier it is for us to increase our numbers.
Your readers have generously supported us in the past. Our gratitude is even now due to them, and to you, for the ready response to the recent appeal for workers in the Press by our President, Trustees, and other officers. But as our Treasurer, the Earl of Arran, reminds me, however well supported we are with workers, we simply cannot exist without funds. Contributions sent to him at the C.C.H.F. offices, 18 Buckingham Street, Strand, W.C., will be most gratefully acknowledged.—I am, Sir, Ac.,
PRAMS MORRie, Chairman, Executive Committee. 18 Buckingham Street, Strand, W.C.
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