THE VICTORIA HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN, CHELSEA
[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,-14/Irs. Benjamin Guinness's beautiful house at 11 Carlton House Terrace, with its double set of drawing-rooms and won- derful Chinese room, will present a remarkable scene on the evening of Friday, February 20th, when the Prince of Wales has promised to attend a ball in aid of the funds of the Victoria Hospital for Children, Chelsea. The attractions will be many and various, and they are only made possible through the gene- rosity of Mrs. Guinness herself.
There will be prizes, including a beautiful fifty-guinea gown presented by M. Peron. A great many well-known ,people are interested in the ball and are taking an active part in its organization. The Princess Louise; Duchess of Argyll, has given her patronage, and the Princess Helena Victoria is acting as President of the Ball Committee.
It is hoped to make the ball a particular success, as the Hospital is greatly in need of funds and more regular sub- scribers. At the end of 1924 its debt amounted to close on £.8,000, and yet it is one of the most economical and popular Children's Hospitals in London.
Application for tickets, £3 3s. each (or. 115 15s. for six), may
be made to Miss Chaplin, Secretary of the Hospital, 11 Carlton
House Terrace.—I am, Sir, &c. A..
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