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 of the officers and crew for the many good things which you and the other Committees have done for the happiness and comfort of our ship. We gave out the knitted goods to the crew on Saturday, and the boys said that they have never had such fine sweaters and socks as those furnished through your Committees. In my position as one of the censors, I have read with a great deal of interest and pleasure the kind expressions toward Christian Science and Christian Scientists which they have made in writing home to their relatives and friends.”

It is to a southern camp that we are indebted for the following letter:

“No mention of the activities would be complete without tribute to the dear ladies who have made the boys so many knitted goods and comforts. Oh, if they could only see the happiness these things brought to the boys, their many hours of work would surely seem to be repaid. How often have I wished that some of you could hear the gratitude the boys have expressed for these things. How they were touched by the quality of the things. Just like Mother would have wanted to give them. And how gently they would handle the things. It seemed to bring them that touch of mother love that they craved. Oh, but I am glad that those articles were made without thought of cost and with but one thought and that was love. And the boys understood, and the message the comforts carried in their gentleness woke many a boy to a desire for higher and finer things than he knew before, and led him to learn the religion of love. We never can guess the good these comforts have done, for they were sent out with a sustaining thought that led and comforted.”

From a Camp Worker:

“We received 313 sweaters, 536 pairs of wristers, 461 helmets, 500 pairs of socks, and 36 scarfs. . . . The issue of these comforts broke down all prejudice against Christian Science and has opened the way for our Committee. In fact,