T H R E E thousand
English mothers yearly die in childbirth. Many more lose their health just at the time when it is most essential for the well-being of the race that they should be able to give their children the utmost care. Queen Charlotte's, the premier national maternity hospital and training school, is fighting to improve this situation, and it has done great work both directly and by its training of doctors and nurses. But it is fighting against antiquated conditions and cramped quarters : the present buildings were erected in 1854. The hospital already owns the land for the extension that is the object of tonight's appeal, and £ 250,000 is needed to complete the work.
Dame Madge Kendal, who makes the appeal, is one of the groat actresses whose name will always live in the annals of the British stage. Her beautiful voice will rouse echoes in the memories of many listeners tonight.
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