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INCLOSED find $4.50, which I send to you to be used in sending the REVIEW to some poor sisters who are not able to take the paper. I am glad our people are beginning to take a more active interest in the temperance work; for I believe much good can be accomplished by it. Some who were using tobacco and liquor two years ago, have given up both, and are rejoicing in present truth. First they signed the anti-liquor pledge, then the anti-tobacco, and so were led on step by step into the principles of health reform. These principles have worked wonders for the people here. THE following is a report of work done by the Pasadena (Cal.) Christian Help bands during 1900; no work being done during the three busiest months:—
No. meetings held ........................................27
Average attendance .........................................5
No. garments taken in ....................................865
No. garments given out ...................................330
No. pairs of shoes taken in ...............................20
No. pairs of shoes given out ..............................15
No. comforters made .........................................5
No. comforters given out ....................................5
No. garments repaired .....................................100
No. new garments made .....................................30
Money taken in ...........................................$38.00
Given out of the same ....................................$35.70
No. of families helped .....................................19 Besides the preceding a number of days were spent in sewing for families at their homes, and one day by fifteen sisters in sewing at the orphans’ home in South Pasadena. BELLE WAY, Pres.,
ALICE HAPPORD, Sec. I am fourteen years old. My folks do not keep the Sabbath, and I am not with them. Please pray for them, also pray that I may let my light so shine before men, that they may glorify our Father which is in heaven. My heart is burdened for poor souls who have gone astray. I desire to set a good example before this sinful world. How can I get the truth before the people in this place? Please answer in the REVIEW. Dear sister, your letter was received, and we were glad to hear from you. We are glad that, though you are only fourteen years old, you love the Lord’s truth so well that you hold to it, even though you are all alone. We will remember to pray that your dear parents may see the truth and obey it, and that you may let your light shine brightly before them. Be just as kind, devoted, and loving a daughter to them as you know how to be, and let them feel that it is the power of God that keeps you from falling. The acts of our lives speak louder than words, and although our words may be good, yet our actions tell the most after all. I trust you will be faithful, and that you will write us again, telling of the work you are able to do.