The response to the appeal for the Central British War Fund, so far, has been very gratifying, specially in the form of donations. It should, how: ever, be. emphasized that monthly subscriptions, however small, are specially welcome, and must be relied tupan to maintain a regular income for the support of War Funds in the. Empire.
As far as possible, all local British residents have been circularized in connection with the Fund, and it Is hoped that any who have over-looked the appeal, and others who have given cash donations, will add their names to the list of monthly subscribers, 60 that a regular flow of contributions from Shanghai may be maintained, AIL appeals from properly accredited Relief commutees' in Britain receive careful consideration, and the allocation of funds la being made with a view (o their assisting organizations which are likely to be most In need at the moment,
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