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from Belgium and northern France, would seem to be a particularly- 

 appropriate work for our club members. To be of the greatest value 

 our contributions should be made regularly, so that each month we 

 could undertake the support of a certain number of children. For in- 

 stance, fifty members paying five cents apiece each week would provide 

 for the permanent care of two children. Though most of us can afford 

 to give more than this, even the nickels and the pennies count. 



The movement was started on the San Francisco local walk of Janu- 

 ary 13, and the response was very generous. , Less than forty members 

 were out, but, nevertheless, over six dollars were contributed. On Jan- 

 uary 20 we received over five dollars. 



While it is particularly fitting that we who enjoy our weekly outings 

 should pass along some of the benefits we derive from them to helpless, 

 war-stricken children, we hope that other members will feel impelled to 

 make small but frequent contributions to this fund. Mr. Fred R. Par- 

 ker has consented to take charge of it, and all contributions should be 

 sent to or left at the clubrooms in his name. 



