THE BOYS' BRIGADE
[To the Editor of THE SPECTATOR.]
SIR,—At the beginning of the new reign we think especially of those who, in a very few years' time, must bear the full burden and responsibility of citizenship and be ready to carry on the work of the country and the Empire.
The training of the Boys' Brigade is designed to fit boys for life. It develops a civic sense and instils a spirit of discipline and service, which, combined with the spirit of true patriotism, must have an effect on our national life. For a great part of the year the work is carried on in small halls in mean streets. Camp is the climax of the whole year's training and gives the boy the opportunity of putting into practice the precepts of the Christian life, which it is the aim of the Brigade to develop.
To the London boy, whose days are spent remote from the beauties of nature, camp is the supreme joy, and to enable a greater number to attend is the purpose of the London Camp Fund. The boys pay the greater part of the cost. May I ask well-wishers to help to bring the happy days of camp within the reach of those at present unable to attend ? Contributions should be sent to the Treasurer, The London District, The Boys' Brigade, Abbey House, Westminster, S.W. a, and cheques should be crossed "National Provincial
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