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Pouring Out of Treasure for Naught

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Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Feb 18, 1897

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 23, No. 7.

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Pouring Out of Treasure for Naught.

This may be truly said of the Bradley-Martin ball soon to be given (we do not remember the date, it matters not) in New York. The estimated cost is $236,625, nearly a quarter million. The regular supper will cost $10,000. Other refreshments, $6,000. The costumes of 600 women are estimated at $120,000, and of 600 men at $45,000. Much has been said and written about the extravagance, especially in view of the hard times, the many in want, and the social discontent, which such things will increase. The best question, however, for each one to ask is, What is my duty to God and the poor in view of what I possess?