Three Hundred Pounds (1935)

Party News from the August 1935 issue of the Socialist Standard

These words are addressed to those workers who want Socialism. Most of those who want Socialism and who agree that the method advocated by the Socialist Party of Great Britain for its adoption is the correct one, are already inside the ranks of the Party. There are others, however, who, whilst sympathising with our position, have not yet found their way to join with us in the organised work for Socialism. Whether inside or outside the Party, however, it will be obvious that, carrying on our work under capitalism, we need, if our work is to be effective, plenty of that exchange medium—Money.

Those who perused our last issue will have seen that our need is, at the moment, particularly urgent. We have to vacate our present, somewhat cramped, premises very shortly. The Party is growing, and in order to carry on efficiently the increased amount of work and the various new forms of activity, larger and more commodious premises are necessary. It is estimated that the minimum amount required to enable us to effect the removal and obtain a tenancy of the type of premises deemed most suitable is Three Hundred Pounds.

Now, fellow workers, it is up to you. If you want Socialism, then let us have the wherewithal. Those who have a banking account can send us a nice little cheque, or even a fat one, if your balance is well on the credit side. If you do not possess a banking account, there is a Post Office not so far away, who will kindly oblige with a postal order of anything from 6d. to 21s. in exchange for the necessary cash. If you cannot afford a postal order, even stamps will be welcome. If you are not in the Party, but know one of the comrades, he will gladly give you a receipt for your subscription, however small—but we would like it large, if possible! All donations sent to Headquarters will be acknowledged in the Socialist Standard. 

Now, fellow-workers—step on it!