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cloth. Write three small pages to Sister Mary Chase. In it write receipt
[recipe] obtained from John’s.
March 10, Thursday—Walked to the city and back. Was very
weary. Purchased John F. a pair of pants. In the afternoon Sister Irving
came in....
For ten weeks the daughter has lived with us, and we paid her
nine shillings a week. All but one dollar of this she has handed to
her mother. Her clothes are poor, yet she does not appropriate any
means to her own use. She forgets herself in her devotion and self-
sacrifice to her parents. It was as affecting a scene as I never witnessed.
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The reluctance of the mother to accept the wages, all the wages of a
daughter, through necessity and the willingness and freedom of the
daughter to have all go to her poor afflicted parents. The mother and
daughter wept, and we wept. We aided them some. Paid half toward a
pair of boots for a little brother. One dollar. I paid one-fifty for a pair
of shoes for the mother. Husband gave her one dollar in money. Henry
gave her ten cents. Edson, ten cents, and little Willie ten. Husband
gave her twenty-five more to buy a little luxury for the sick one. We
parted with considerable half-worn clothing to make over.
April 21, Thursday—Work on a rug. Write a letter to Daniel
Bourdeau. This morning there is a feeling of sympathy among certain
of the flock for Brother Benedict’s family. We have contributed a mite
for their relief, about seven dollars. Purchased them different things
to eat, and carry it to them. Brother and Sister Benedict visited us all
day. Had a very interesting and pleasant interview. My mother came
to see me, which was a great comfort to me.
Welfare Ministry Through the Years
E. G. White Calls for Help—Dear Brethren and Sisters: The
treasury in the Poor Fund, consisting of clothes, et cetera, for those
in need, is nearly exhausted. And as there are cases of destitution
continually arising, and one new one has arisen recently, I thought
it would be well for those who have clothing, bedding, or money to
spare to send it on here immediately. We hope there will be no delay,
for we are going to assist some that are needy as soon as we get things
together. Send your donations to Sr. Uriah Smith or myself.—
The
Review and Herald, October 30, 1860
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