New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-11
THE PIPE THAT CHEERS
A Request for Donations for
Wounded Soldiers Of All Nations.
10 the Editor Of Tho Tribune.

WOuUucU polulCIb VI AL Nas'V"p'
To tho Editor Of Tho Tribune.
sir: Last spring you were kind enough to
publish my request for donations OF pipes
TO cost not more than 20 cents EACH TO DO
sent 20 wounded soldiers Of all nntionalites
convalescing in British and French hospitals
and | am thankful to BIO able to say that,
largely due 20 such publication, was able TO
send forward over 5000 pipes, together with
many books, picture puzzles, etc.
At the urgent request Of Mrs. NJ. b. Had
dock. the wife Of Captain Haddock, of the
steamship Olympic commodore OF the
White Star Line feet. who distributed the
pipes, l am now starting another campaign,
and hope you will render me the same assist
ance as before. 1t is my ambition to send
goodly supply Of pipes forward monthly from
row until the end of the war. Mrs. Haddocks
letter TO me tells much better than can how
great a charity the donation OF one small, In
expensive pipe is. She writes me as follows:
unfortunately the number Of our wounded
grows daily, and one is sad to think Of all the
good and brave fellows who are yet to come
back so terribly hurt and damaged. Many
are mere boys yet, but we would not wish
them 70 stay at home.
81 am getting from time 20 time gifts OF
clothes, socks, bandages, etc, but tbs for the
poor fellows themselves | ask for-all splen-
did fellows-something to employ the long
hours and to cheer them Hospital life Is
always monotonous, and these dear wounded
soldiers are weeks and weeks in the same
place. We would sigh for little change our
selves tits but human. Now ! want to ask
you to please continue your good work with
pipes; we have more men coming In than
we ever had, and We are fearing terrible
things later for all our dear ones. My store
Of 5000 has already been reduced to 100, sad
to relate Each pipe has gone to really de-
serving and worthy case; tobacco az well. II
you are to be the good helper, may | make
the suggestion that when putting forth the
plea it might be for small pipes, and not too
expensve7 Tommy loves a smallish pipe
also he never has tobacco to spare for larger
ones. | do trust you will forgive me for dar-
ing to make any suggestion, but one gets to
know the fads and fancies of these good Eel
lows. They constantly ask my daughter Ruth
for one of those nutty little pipes, and you
can be sure she has gone steadily through
the giant collection TO choose for her own
wounded before had tho pleasure of send
ing farther aAeld. / am now termed The
Piper' by my own friends, and am willing to
be called anything they please in so good a
cause.
81 really do not know how to thank all those
good and kind friends who have helped me
by sending pipes to you. Words fail me, but
please believe me TO be the most grateful IN
termediary. trust letters have arrived with
our soldiers and sailors hearty thanks.
Colonel Swain United States Consul al
Southampton has been kindly helping me OF
late. as he can get in touch with men
couldn't reach-though most all has been done
personally, and have had the great pleasure
and comfort of being able TO assist IN the
cheering work"
| particularly request that, in order to give
the gift the personal touch which means so
much to recipients, donors inclose their visit
ing cards in the bowls Of the pipes have
received any number Of letters from men who
found my card in the bowls Of their pipes.
The following is from Lieutenant Reid, OF
H. NJ. Submarine DIS:
"H. NJ. s. Maidstone
Submarine Depot
Dear Mr. Murray:
MANY thanks for the pipe, which ! have
Just received with your card inclosed in the
bowl. am sure you will be glad TO know
that your gift is thoroughly appreciated and
hope to have the pleasure of smoking 1t
often when we are out in the North Sea look
ing for our friends, the enemy. also hope
your good wishes will bring luck to H. VI
Submarine DIS, in which vessel | have the
honor to serve. With best wishes | remain,
yours very sincerely,
81. s. G.. Reid. Lieutenant"
All donations should be sent to me at the
address given. For obvious reasons, no used
pipes can be accepted Address 626 West
both Street, New York, telephone Morning
side 1929. REGINALD HUGH MURRAY.
New York, Nov. s, 1915.