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 needed articles at local stores. The ready cash at hand was thus utilized to best advantage at these particular crises.

In the meantime, in Boston, arrangements were made for special collections in The Mother Church, and also in many of the branch churches in other cities, and the Comforts Forwarding Committee prepared to gather clothing and supplies. Many individuals, learning of the need, sent donations. The following are examples of the many messages received:

“I enclose a check for fifty dollars as a contribution for the Halifax Relief Fund. I see by the Monitor that the need is still great, and am grateful to have the chance to share a small amount with those in need.”

“I enclose one dollar for the Halifax Relief Fund. It is very small, but I wanted to add this to the collection taken Sunday, for which I was not prepared. I am so grateful to the Directors of The Mother Church for their beautiful and generous response to the cry for help from Halifax. It is an inspiration for me to work better.”

The Christian Science Board of Directors wired the Relief Committee that they would supply a fully equipped field kitchen, with four men, and also food if needed. In view of the improved conditions, this offer could not be accepted, but the chairmen of the different committees in Halifax expressed their deep appreciation for the offer. On every side the Christian Science Committee heard words of commendation for their own work and for the generosity of the Christian Science Church.

One of the prominent committee chairmen said to two members, and later to a third member of the