An Appeal on behalf of THE MARY MACARTHUR HOLIDAY HOME FOR WORKING WOMEN, by the Most Hon. THE MARCHIONESS OF CREWE, C.I.

The Mary Macarthur Holiday Home, at Ongar, in Essex, was founded as a memorial to Mary Macarthur, the great leader of working women, who died in 1921. It exists to provide country holidays for working women and girls who could not otherwise afford them, and it has met such a great need that efforts are now being made to raise an Extension Fund to enlarge the Home. 'The Gables' was opened in 1922 by the Queen, who knew and valued Mary Macarthur's work, and Her Majesty has shown her continued interest by graciously consenting to pay it another visit, to receive purses in aid of the extensions made necessary by the success of the Home.
Holidays are just beginning, but many are unable to afford them after a long period of industrial depression. The Mary Macarthur Holiday Home is easily accessible for those who live and work in crowded industrial districts with few facilities for outdoor amusements or week-ends in the country, and any woman wanting a holiday need only write to [address removed]. Unfortunately, accommodation is limited, and contributions to the Extension Fund will make the Home available for a larger number of women.
Contributions will be gratefully acknowledged and should be addressed to [address removed]