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AN APPEAL FOR ASSISTANCE. United Press Association—By Electric Tole^rap'h—Copyright. (Received! Dec. 11, 1 a.m.) LONDON, Dec. 10. Princesses Christian and Beatrice were present at an influential meeting held with the object of impressing on employers the crying needs of 70,000 reservists and timeexpired soldiers now idle. The Duke of Fife, presided. He said that now that the glamour of war had disappeared it was imperative to show that the national enthusiasm was not a mere passing excitement. Lord Cheylesmore appealed to employers to find places and the public to provide money and clothes. General Trotter seconded the appeal, dwelling on the excellent character of most of the men.
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Lyttelton Times, Volume CVIII, Issue 12996, 11 December 1902, Page 5
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