THE INDIAN STUDENTS' UNION AND HOSTEL.
The Indian Students' Union and Hostel was opened in London in 1920 in the Shakespeare Hut. By 1923 it became necessary to acquire permanent premises, and the present residence in Gower Street was purchased. The Union and Hostel is one of the activities of the Indian National Council of Y.M.C.A.'s and the membership is open to all students from India, Burma and Ceylon, and to a certain number of students of other nationalities. The membership throughout the whole time has averaged six hundred young men. The hostel provides accommodation for forty-five residents. The building is now badly in need of repainting and general renovation, and the equipment requires replenishing. For these objects a further £2,000 is required, and this cannot be supplied out of current income. If this very necessary re- conditioning is not undertaken at once the work of the institution will be considerably hampered and still greater expense will be entailed in the future. On the other hand, if this sum be raised now, the financial position should be satisfactory for some years. In view of these facts we earnestly appeal to all friends of India, Burma and Ceylon to help us by their generous response to raise £2,000. Donations may be sent to the Hon. Treasurer, Mr. H. G. Judd, C.A., at 8 Frederick's Place, Old Jewry, E.C. 2, or to the Warden, 112 Gower Street, London, W.C. 1.—WILLIAM EBOR, HORACE G. ALEXANDER, EDWYN BEVAN, ATUL C. CHATTERJEE, A. W. DAVIES, EWART GREAVES, F. L. GOONEWARDENE, B. T. KESAVAIENGAR, HAROLD G. JUDD, W. PATON, GLADYS SWAYTIILING, FRANCIS YOUNGHUSBAND, ZETLAND
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