LADY BURGHCLERE'S APPEAL [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—On
January 10th you were good enough to allow me to appeal in your columns for the unhappy remnant of British subjects marooned in Russia. I have long ago ceased_ to be , surprised at the amazing generosity of your readers. Neverthe- less, knowing only too well that we are in the midst of a cycle . of lean years, I must own that the response has been one which has far surpassed my expectations, one for which I cannot be sufficiently grateful. An appeal through the Spectator is a far-flung appeal, and it has been my fortunate experience that long weeks after my-cry for help has gone forth, cheques and money orders have reached me from the further ends of the earth. I record with equal joy and thankfulness that the sums hitherto received total £484, and that it seems possible we shall not fall short of the £600 which it is calculated should keep life in these poor souls until trade revival enables the British Colony to come effectually to their assistance. It is therefore my grace after and before meat which I would beg you, Sir, to allow me to offer to the generous donors who have held out such kindly and helpful hands to our gountrymen in the hour of their sorest need.—I am, Sir, &c.,
WINIFRED BURGHCLERE.
P.S.—Any future contributions should be addressed to Sir Maurice Bonham Carter, the Imperial War Relief Fund, 26 •
Gordon Street, W.C. 1, and marked "For British subjects in
Russia."
Previous page
