THE VICTORIA LEAGUE NEWSPAPER SCHEME.
[TO THE EDITOR OP THE " SPECTATOR."]
Sia,—May we draw the attention of your readers to the Newspaper Scheme of the Victoria League for sending newspapers and magazines, when done with, to addresses in distant parts of the Empire? Such gifts are very highly valued, and although over eighty-one thousand newspapers and magazines are now being sent annually by about fourteen hundred persons to as many recipients over-seas, there are very many applicants still unpro- vided for, in particular a long list of settlers in South Africa, and another of State Schools in the country districts of Vic- toria, Australia, where any of the following publications would be gratefully received—viz., the Spectator, Times, weekly edition of the Times, Sphere, Graphic, Illustrated London News, Standard of Empire, Daily Graphic, Daily Mirror, and other high-class daily, weekly or monthly papers and periodicals. Schools, clubs, institutes, and private persons who take in any of the above, may be glad to go to the trouble and trifling expense of sending them on to addresses where they will be heartily appre- ciated. The postage on magazines and newspapers to all parts of the Empire is id. per two ounces, or 4d. per lb. To Canada there are special rates, which can be ascertained at the Post Office. Anyone willing to help should apply to the Hon. Secretary, Newspaper Scheme, 2, Millbank House, Wood Street, Westminster, stating the name of magazine or paper offered. A suitable address to which to post it will then be submitted. The Hon. Secretary will not undertake to receive papers to be for- warded. Kind offers of high-class Australian papers having lately been received from Australia, the hon. secretary will be glad to hear from schools, clubs, institutions, and individuals who would like to receive such gifts.—We are, Sir, &a., M. E. JERSEY, President V.L.
E. B. HOARE,
Chairman Literature Committee.
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