VOLUNTEERS WANTED.
(To THE EDITOR OF THE SPECTATOR."] persons seem to forget that a vast amount of work not directly connected with the war must still be performed, and consequently that patriotic service in war time covers a very wide field. In charitable undertakings, for example, the supply of volunteers has in many cases ceased, and it has been found impos- sible to perform much beneficial and necessary work without, at all events, breaking down the health of the few left struggling with the needs of the poor and the sick. As the Spectator has always been in the forefront of those urging on all citizens their duties in aiding their country in this crisis, this is a danger which can be pointed out in your columns without any risk of misunder- standing and with very beneficial results. My experience has been mainly in Shoreditch, the poorest borough in London, I believe. Last winter, by your aid, for which we are deeply grateful, we succeeded in securing the services of two excellent visitors for the Invalid Children's Aid Association, until the call of important war work dragged them away from us Will you not help us once again by publishing this letter, and by thus inducing some ladies amongst your readers to volunteer to help as in collecting, visiting, interviewing, &e.? The Secretary, at the address below, would gladly answer any inquiries.—I am, Sir, Sm.,
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