Our appeal is to one and all: to the unifying civic sense and, through that, to the patriotic.
Several prominent Nonconformists have already joined the Committee; indeed, Alderman Chope--who, as you know, is a Baptist, but has a remarkably fine presence--has more than half consented to impersonate Alfred the Great.

If further proof be needed, I may tell you that, in view of the coming Pan-Anglican Conference, the Committee has provisionally resolved to divide the proceeds (if any) between the British and Foreign Bible Society and the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel." "Ah!" murmured Brother Copas, maliciously quoting Falstaff.
"'It was alway yet the trick of our English nation, if they have a good thing, to make it too common.'" The Chaplain did not hear.
"I earnestly hope," said he, "you will let me propose you for my Committee." "I would not miss it for worlds," said Brother Copas gravely.
He had disjointed and packed up his rod by this time, and the two were walking back towards St.Hospital.
"You relieve me more than I can say.

Your help will be invaluable." Brother Copas was apparently deaf to this compliment.
"You'll excuse me," he said after a moment, "but I gather that the whole scheme must be well under weigh, since you have arrived at allocating the proceeds.

Experience tells me that all amateurs start with wanting to act something; when they see that desire near to realisation, and not before, they cast about for the charity which is to deserve their efforts.

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