CHRISTIAN SCIENCE IN THE WAR
Around one large table sat a group of women sewing on labels; those around the table in the corner were filling comfort bags, and a pleasant time they were having too. Near them could be seen a group of women whose quizzical expressions showed at once that they were looking over the secondhand garments that had been sent in, endeavoring to make sure that each was in perfect repair, and placed where it would be sent to the country most needing it. Another table was covered with such attractive, harmonious colors, one wondered what it was going to contribute to the great cause, until closer inspection revealed that the pieces left from the convalescent robes were being converted into splendid blankets for the hospitals. That activity was too fascinating to be called work. One almost wished it were possible to go with each blanket to see what joy it carried to the boys needing the joy. What could those women be doing, with their arms going steadily round and round? Winding thread for the sewing kits. Another attractive table, well worth a call, was covered with slippers, in various stages of making; sometimes matching the convalescent robes; sometimes made of velours, bound and lined with contrasting colors to satisfy the love of the artistic.
In the midst of these more quiet activities, the big freight elevator announced the arrival of more cases.
“What has California sent this time?”
“This one is from Ohio; do open it at once.”
“Have you seen the dresses that came yesterday from Minnesota?”
“No, but I was here Tuesday and saw the boys' outfits that Michigan sent in.”
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