In a Good Cause.
Mr. Punch is bound to plead for The Children's Aid Committee, who undertake the care of the motherless children of our fighting men, feeding and clothing them and finding homes for them in the country. This labour of love has far outgrown the modest scope of its original plan and now stands in urgent need of assistance. Except for a Christmas Gifts Fund no appeal has yet been made to the public in the Press. Mr. Punch is very confident that he will not ask in vain for help in a cause that so nearly touches the hearts of all; and that he may rely on his many generous readers to see that this good work does not fail, both for the children's sake and for the comfort of their fathers who are fighting our battles.
Gifts of money and clothing, and offers of hospitality will be very gratefully acknowledged by Miss Maxwell-Lyte, Hon. Treasurer of The Children's Aid Committee, 9, South Molton Street, London, W.
PUFFING BILLY.
William Junior. "I SAY, FATHER, I BELIEVE THE DAM THING'S PUNCTURED!"