THE W. H. JUDKINS APPEAL
TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS
Sir, - As intimated a few days ago, a
committee of
representative citizens decided to launch an appeal to the friends and
sympathisers of Mr
WH Judkins, as an appreciation of the signal services he has
rendered in the cause
of social reform. The basis of this appeal is the present
critical state of his
health. The public will share the deep regret of the committee that
medical opinion gives
practically no hope of his recovery. He is suffering from a malignant
cancer. The
committee determined to raise
£1000, with a view of bringing immediate relief to Mr
Judkins’s mind,
and making subsequent provision for his wife and child.
In the initiation of this movement it was resolved to
appeal, first, for
private contributions from those known to be deeply interested in him
and his work. At a
meeting of the committee held on Monday, it was reported that so
generous had been the
response that nearly half the amount mentioned is already in hand
or promised. The
committee now confidently appeal to the general public - amongst whom
are thousands who
have held him the highest regard - to assist in this effort to make the
last days of this
brave champion of social righteousness easier by this kindly
forethought and brotherly
consideration. Contributions may be sent to us as treasurers, or to any
member of the
committee. - Yours, & c.
A R EDGAR, Central Mission, Wesley Church, Lonsdale Street.
JOHN VALE, Equitable building, Collins Street.
Aug. 8.
From THE ARGUS 9th August 1911 Page 14
