A GIRLS' HOME STARTED BY F. D. MAURICE.
[To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR." J
SIR,—Many of your readers will, I believe, welcome an oppor- tunity of helping a work which was started by the Rev. Frederick Denison Maurice. The Girls' Home, a certified industrial school for destitute girls, was established at 22 Charlotte Street, Portland Place, by Mr. Maurice in 1867, and is now in very great want of money for the ordinary current expenses. The Home is specially for the homeless, for those who have not lapsed into crime, but who, from the want of a home and loving care, are liable to fall into vagrant and evil courses. The age for admittance is not limited. At the present time there are, in the two houses which form the Home, forty girls, varying in age from six to sixteen years. These are being trained for domestic service. Most of those who have gone out from the Home have proved to be well-principled, and are now earning their living respectably. I earnestly ask for help to continue the work. The Home is open to visitors on any day except Sunday. A report and account of the daily life will be sent to any one who desires it. Contributions may be sent to the Treasurer, W. MahprI37. Rim.. 32 Hamilton Terrace, N.W.; or to the Hon. Secretary, Miss Bell, 123 Gloucester Terrace,
Hyde Park, W.—I am, Sir, &c., 33. P. BELL.
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