CORRESPONDENCE

THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS.

Sir,-It has been suggested to ne that there are probably a number of sympathisers with the Local Voluntary Defence Corps who although unable to take an active part in the movement, would nevertheless be willing to assist by contributing to the Fund which has been started up to defray expenses in raising and maintaining such a body.

The recent bombardment of Scarborough, Whitby and West Hartlepool must assuredly awaken our countrymen to the absolute necessity of encouraging such a patriotic movement as this. I shall be glad to receive any donation towards this truly national object.

W. W. Donald, Mayor

Royal Leamington Spa Courier December 1914