WINTER COMFORTS FOR THE TROOPS.
REGULAR KNITTERS WANTED.
Sir Edward Ward has sent a circular letter to the Press, in which he says:— "The approach of a fifth winter of war with our Armies still occupying the field casts an even greater duty and responsibility than ever upon those of us who are left at home. Thanks to the loyal support of large numbers of workers who have continued to knit during their summer holiday, I have already been able to meet practically in full the entire requirements for warm comforts of the Expeditionary Forces in all theatres of war except France, but it is in France that great numbers of articles will be required. I have no hesitation in entrusting to the workers affiliated under the Army Council's scheme the privilege of once more helping our soldiers to those creature comforts which mean so much to the fighting men. Under the scheme, thanks to the associations and individual workers who for the past three years have continually and generously supported my Department, both our Army and our Allies have benefited to an extent far greater than those who were responsible for the scheme ever dreamed of.
"It needs but a small sacrifice for every knitter to send to the depôt of their local voluntary organization or to the Comforts Depôt, 45, Horseferry-road, Westminster, S.W.1, regular contributions of knitted comforts each week during the next three months. Such support will provide all the articles required, and I am convinced our great home army of voluntary workers will see to it that 'nothing is wanting.' "
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