may be remembered that some little time ago Mr, E. G, Barrett opened a fund on behalf of Dr. Barnardo's Homes, and ax a result was able to sond'to that institu-
He has now received the following letter Mr. Claude Wright, the general secretary of the Homes:—Dear Sir,—T write in acknowledg ment of your letter of December 17 and on behalf of our Honorary Treasurer and Council most heartily to thank you and, through you, all who have Kindly contributed to the sum of £114.163d kindly cole leeted among your friends in aid of Dr. Barnardo's Homes. Such practical recognition of the needs of the children and the effectual work which is being done for them by these institutions is warmly appreciated. That the strain on our financial resources is both severe and continuous will be readily understood. Therefore every gift is most acceptable, and gives" us french encouragement in out efforts to bring happiness into the ives of the children who x0 much need and helpers, ud in travininye to. becom od and uretal We are deeply grateful te you for making the collection. ind warmly you en the
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