by Miss Muriel Lester
Kingsley Hall, which was started in 1915, housed in a dilapidated building, shaken to pieces by a Zeppelin bomb, and subsequently re-housed last autumn, is the only place of its kind in England. It is entirely at the service of the neighbourhood - a local centre of fellowship, organized by 'Tom, Dick, and Harry,' and their womenfolk. It allows men and women to meet on an equal footing, organize their sport, their dancing, and their culture, and run their own canteen; and it closes each evening with a period of silent prayer. Nothing has yet been paid for cooking, gardening, cleaning, etc., all of which is done by the men and women themselves. Though the club itself is self-supporting, the help of the general public is required for rates, taxes, light, heat, insurance, and the maintenance of the community. The new building cost about ã14,000, and carries a debt of some ã3,300.
Subscriptions should be sent to Miss Muriel Lester, at [address removed] or to the Hon. Treasurer, C.P. Lester, Esq. [address removed].