"LORD ROBERTS'S BOYS."—CITY OF LONDON.
To THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR." j Si,—Your readers have evinced continued interest in these Cadet marksmen, as expressed by the "Spectator Tent" at Bisley, 1907 and 1008. I now write to inform you that the Court of Common Council (City of London) has recently made a grant of ..£50, the Goldsmiths' Company £100, the Grocers' Company £50, the Salters' Company £10 10s., and Sir S. Maryon-Wilson of Eastbourne £5, towards the funds of this patriotic association. Further help is needed :—(1) For the selection and training of the " England" team for the Earl Roberts (.303 rifles) and the Earl Meath (.22 rifles) Imperial Trophies, 1909; (2) for our Schoolboys (Imperial) Headquarters Hut at Bisley ; (3) for the hospitable entertainment of Cadets (Imperial Schoolboy Marksmen) from overseas in 1009. We have received a donation from the "Natal Cadets" and a promise of an annual subscription from "Natal boys" towards the upkeep of (2). Donations, which are urgently needed, should be sent to the honorary secretary, "Lord Roberts's Boys," 42 Sun Street, London, EC.—I am, Sir, &c., R. J. E. HANSON, M.A., R.N.V.R.
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