THE " SPECTATOR " C.O.S. FUND.
[To THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR."]
SIRS It was a real pleasure to read the letters and articles in the Spectator about the splendid work of the C.O.S. I have been a Church worker in Walthamstow ever since a branch was started there, and know that their 'methods of helping those in need is not, in my experience, equalled in wisdom, tact, or real kindness by any other society or private indi- vidual. In deserving cases brought to their notice they have helped many, not simply giving money, as many good people do, but with careful inquiries about where work can be found, and by patient study of each- case they have put many on their feet who would have drifted on the parish. They 'carefully find out if there are relations or former employers who can
help, and in sad cases of breakdown or illness get them into convalescent homes. One poor man I know of, who was suffer- ing fiom the result of an accident, dreaded going away alone. They were able to send his old wife with him. They take endless trouble to find people to give help in every case, and ask in such a tactful way. People's purse-strings cannot remain tied. They have helped less deserving cases to help themselves, and given kind advice. I am sure every £100 given to the C.O.S. saves many a £100 to the country. Of course, the late unemployment has been more than even they could grapple with.—I am, Sir, &c., A Causes' WORM.
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