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THE REGIMENTAL AGENCY.
PATRON:
HIS MAJESTY THE KING.
THE COUNCIL:
'■enl: H.R.H. THE PRINCESS LOUISE, Duchess of Argyll, G.B.E.
Vice-Presidents :
General Sir H. L. Smith-Dorrien, G.C.B.,
G.C.M.G., D.S.O.
The Duchess of Hamilton and
Brandon.
The Duchess of Atholl, D.B.E.
The Countess Roberts. D.B.E.
The Viscountess French.
.. H. Brade, G.C.B., Secretary of
ie ITar Office.
si Sir Edward Ward, Bt., G B.E ,
C.B., K.C.V.O., late Permanent
nder-Secretary of State for War.
Discount Valentia, C.B., M.V.O.,
LP.
nan : Field-Marshal Rt. Hon. J. D. P. Viscount French, K.P., G.C.B., O.M.,
G.C.V.O., K.C.M.G.
7ice-Chairman : Field-Marshal Lord Methuen, G.C.B., G.C.V.O., C.M.G.
Chairman, Central Committee : Brigadier-General J. H. S. Craiqie.
I Deputy Chairman : Lieut.-Colonel W. D. Jones.
Hon. Treasurer : Lieut.-Colonel F. L. Grundy.
a. Secretaries: Colonel E. J. Hollway and Lieut.-Colonel Addison Smith.
General Secretary : Miss Whitten.
he Regimental Agency assists and advises Regiments in the formation of their
omrades Associations, Benefit Funds, &c., and, when desired, undertakes the
axial work of such Associations.
pplications for assistance made by old soldiers to Regiments or individuals
estigated, and grants made are taken charge of and administered as directed
> donors, free of charge. Assistance from the various military charities is also
’ ed for certain suitable cases.
I .e Agency also undertakes the custody of funds for the upkeep of Regimental
for old or disabled soldiers, issues appeals on behalf of Regiments, obtains
[vice, receives and despatches, on behalf of Regiments, comforts to the men
Front and Prisoners of War, &e.
Office : 33, Tothill Street, Westminster, S.W.l. Telephone : 1208 Victoria.
ROYAL MILITARY BENEVOLENT FUND.
igig for its object the Granting of Annuities up to £40 to ladies
Jcessitous circumstances, being exclusively the widows or
irried daughters of deceased Officers in His Majesty’s Army,
inclusive of the Royal Marines.
PATRONS:
THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN,
and other Members of the Royal Family.
Chairman: Major-General Sir Coleridge Grove, K.C.B.
Hon. Treasurer :
■ji. Secretary: Lady Hope, 102, Gloucester Place, Portman Square, W. 1
verage number of Annuitants, 40, elected by votes of contributors.
' verage number of Candidates, 35, who must be 45 years of age and in receipt
in more than £40 a year.
II contributions are gratefully received for the assistance of these ladies, who,
Mieing eligible for War Office pensions, are in great distress. The Committee are
hited for various legacies bequeathed by former Donors.
Office : 5, London Wall Buildings, Finsbury Circus, E.C.2.
ankers : Messrs. Barclay & Co., Ltd., 25b, Old Broad Street. E.C.2.
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