The fact that it has proved impossible to invite country
contingents to the Loudon Parade will necessitate an alteraa tion in the destination of the money so generously and patriotically subscribed by readers of the Spectator. It will be remembered that our original appeal was for funds to carry out the London Parade. When, however, Sir Harry Waechter came forward with his generous donation of 22,000, which appeared to be all that was required, we suggested that the Spectator money might possibly be used for the entertain- ment of the country contingents. In the altered circumstances we propose to revert to our original scheme and to hand over the money collected—which approaches £500—to the Joint Committee, which, under the chairmanship of Major-General Sir John Steevens, is charged with the duty ad organizing the Parade. The very heavy expenses which it is found must be incurred in making the preparations for the Parade will, we are informed, render the donations of the Spectator readers most welcome to the Committee. We intend to close our sub- Hoription list next week, but should be very glad if our readers would enable us to make the cheque to be banded to the Committee not less than £500. Of that sum we are now some £67 short.
Previous page
