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18 THE ARMY LIST ADVERTISER.
THE
ROYAL PATRIOTIC FUND CORPORATION
FOUNDED 1854.
RXOBGANISBS Um>EB THE PaTBIOTIO FuKD ReOBOANISATION
Act, 1903.
PrMtdent—Field-Mabshal H.R.H. THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT, K.G., &o.
Vice-President—SIR BERTRAM B. CUBITT, K.C.B., D.L., J.P.
Members—In addition to Members appointed by Royal Warrant there is at
leaist one representative from each County.
The Corporation administers a number of Funds for the benefit of widows,
orphan chilcten and other dependants of members of His Majesty's Forces,
and is prepared to undertake the administration of Funds intended for this
purpose.
The Funds include :—
(1) Moneys raised by public subscription for the assistance of widows
and orphans of those who served in certain campaigns, notably the
South Afbican Wab, 1899-1902.
(2) The SoBDiEBS' Effects Fund which is administered under the
Regimental Debts Act, 1893 emd Royal Warrant, for the benefit
of widows and orphan children of soldiers and airmen who die whilst
serving, or within six months of discharge.
(3) The Roman Catholic Obphans' Fund under which the daughters
of deceased sailors, soldiers, marines and airmen are nominated to
selected Convent Schools, where they are maintained free of cost to
mother or guardian.
The Corporation administers also:—
THE
ROYAL VICTORIA PATRIOTIC SCHOOL,
WANDSWORTH COMMON, LONDON, S.W.18.
For the Daughters of
Deceased Sailors, Soldiers, Marines and Airmen.
FOUNDED 1867.
The objects of this Foundation are to maintain orphan girls free of all
expense to mother or giiardian; to give a sound education, and to train them
for suitable employment. The age for admission is from 5 to 11 years.
The School buildings, which stand in their own grounds of 21 acres, are
exceptionally well equipped for ensuring the health and comfort of the children.
Subscriptions and donations in support of the School will be
thankfully received by the Secretary at the address given below.
All applications should be addressed to the Secbetaby,
Libut.-Colonei. F. G. MAUGHAN, D.S.O.,
28, Saokviixe Stbeei, London, W.l.