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106 blankets now, but to continue the work would require some funds.

To keep so many persons working is not only an ideal form of famine relief, but a means to promote village industries, and remove the demoralising effects of successive famines. Thus stands the work of about one month. It now requires an improved handloom, a good teacher, a special loom for wool, more spinning wheels (which the neighbouring villagers are also demanding.) and many other things. The work is going on vigorously and it is hoped will not be allowed to suffer for want of funds, Y. I.— 11th May 1921.