The Central British War Fund divides its contributions among many relief organizations at home and among these is the Tobacco Fund of the Overseas League and the Sea War Library Service which provides reading matter for the crews of vessels of all classes, a very necessary recreation in view of the long periods spent at sea under war conditions. The following extracts of letters from fighting men are of interest and indicate the pleasure with which such gifts are received Thank you so much for cigarettes received. "The 'O. L. T. F. brings a lot of happiness and comfort to thousands of us Naval fellows.—Onotwary SEAMAN.
Mess of H.M. have to thank you On behalf of the Chief Petty Officers! for your very generous gift of cigarettes. May our enemies end like your gift—in smoke.—SurrLy Cuny Perry Orricer, Very many thanks indeed for the parcels of cigarettes which have given great satisfaction and enjoyment throughout the ship. This sort of present is by far the most useful, as the majority of us smoke a good deal. I am sure you will be glad to hear how much this type of gift, and also your thoughtfulness in giving it, is appre-
Tt is with my sincere appreciation that T acknowledge your gift of cigarettes. I thank you for the very enjoyable smoke, and wish you every Please may we convey our sincere thanks for your kind gift, and on behalf of all the "boys in this hospital wish you all the very best wishes for the future.—Sostewitar 11 WALES, From the Sea War Library Sere vice:
Dr. Mansbridge asks me to express to you the thanks of Sea War Library Service for your letter, and we note the unanimity with which this request was met. We are most grateful.
We are cheered by the fact that the people of Shanghai, with so many troubles of their own, should decide to share in this work.
We note that we shall be hearing from the Navy League, Royal Navy Comforts Supply, and when we do so, we shall have pleasure in sending you our formal receipt. With best wishes for your work, and our sincere thanks.
Among the many contributors to the Library Service are members of the Royal Family, the American Library Association. the Governor-General of South Africa, the Maharajah of Mysore and the Mir of Khaipur State.
Shanghai contributors: therefore, are in good company and it is hoped that the community's support will continue to enable the Central British War Fund to maintain these remittances,
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