To the Editce of the "Norra-Cura Darty News."
Sir,—With the many funds opened in Shanghai consequent upon the war, to which Shanghailanders have so generously responded, one would hesitate to open another for however short a duration. It however, with great pleasure I notice that a Charity Football Match in aid of Shanghai's Wounded is to take place on Aprill. The modest price of the tickets ($1) is within the reach of most, and the object to which the proceeds will be devoted cannot but meet with the approval of all.
Many men have left Shanghai te "do their bit", hoping at the termination of the war to be able to return and take up their former positions. A large number of these have no funds of their own to fall back upon in case they are incapacitated, and unable to resume their former occupation. Pecuniary assistance will be needed in many ways, and unfortunately, artificial limbs also, Amongst the men from Shanghai who have been wounded there it one particularly serious case, one man (late of 8. M. Police) having lost both his legs. He was a staunch supporter of football, and there are others well known on the football field, also wounded. It is idea that end made to raise funds in the manner adopted, and allow us to show Shanghai's wounded that Shanghai is able and willing to assist them in misfortune.
I understand the funds collected are to be handed to the China Association, which is in touch with the men from here at the Front, and therefore best able to deal with same.
Thanking you for the use of your valuable space.
Tam, ete., Shanghai, March 24.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.