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Rh time he had not had the pleasure of Mr Rudolf's acquaintance, but a friend who knew something about the Society recommended him to apply to him. He went to Mr Rudolf, and on his recommendation spent his small sum of money in building and furnishing a home, and asked the Society what they would undertake to maintain the boys for. He was astonished to find that for £15 a year those boys were educated, clothed, fed and trained up into good and useful citizens. Why, it was not the price of a new frock, or of a bicycle or a dozen or two of wine! Surely everyone must acknowledge the enormous claim which those children had upon them, when for a small sum like that they could save them from becoming criminals.’”

“Then, in conclusion, upon whom does the brunt of the work fall?”

“The Executive Committee. Of this the Bishop of London is President, and Lieut.-Gen. R. W. Lowry, C.B., the Chairman. The members comprise clergymen, magistrates, lawyers, business men, civil servants, C.O.S. workers and ladies, who have made it their special work to provide and care for the little ones of the Church's fold. The accounts of the Society are audited fortnightly by a chartered accountant. The expenses of obtaining income are slightly over nine per cent. of the gross receipts, whilst those connected with administration are under five per cent.”