Washington, D. C

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Feb 16, 1905

THE first meeting in Lafayette Opera House was held on Sunday evening, February 5. The evening was very stormy, but a large number were present, and, as far as I remember, the largest general collection ever taken by our people here in Washington was received for the expense of the meetings.

We are glad to report a large increase in the donations to the Washington building fund. The amount, as will be seen on page 20, stands at $56,965.59, leaving $43,034.41 to be supplied, if possible, before May 11. This means now that $3,238.37 must be supplied each week until that date. This would be a very large increase on the donations of this week, which are $1,398.36. At this rate, the whole amount would not be supplied before the tenth of September, 1905. Will not every reader of this article help at once by liberal donations to lighten the hearts of those bearing the responsibilities at the head of the work? A united, cheerful effort will quickly supply the rest of the one hundred thousand dollars still needed here in Washington.

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FORT WORTH, TEX., Jan. 18, 1905.

DEAR BRETHREN: It is with great joy I send you this post-office order ($3.50) as a contribution to our Washington work. The only sad part is, it is so small a gift, but the Lord will bless the small gifts if they are all we can give, and cause them to bring much good to his cause in the earth. . . . My whole soul is in the cause, and my prayers are with the workers at headquarters; for we see every day more and more how preciously the Lord led in moving the work to Washington, D. C. . . . Twenty-five cents is given by my four little children. . . . I can not understand how those who have means at their disposal can withhold giving abundantly to the cause at this time. If there ever was a time to work quickly and earnestly, it is now.

Your sister in the faith,

J. S. WASHBURN.