Christian herald and signs of our times . ts ofdampened newspapers. As a rule, they arrivein very good condition. Some of the bouquetsmade up by the Mission ladies are equal inbeauty and fragrance to any that can begathered from the costly conservatories of therich. Christmas is a season of great activity at theFlower and Fruit Mission. Although the blos-soms are gone, there are many good thingssent to the Mission that bring joy to the the poor; there are toys, clothes and foodfor the sick, and delicacies which the conva-lescent alone can appreciate. Where there aremany little ones in
Christian herald and signs of our times . ts ofdampened newspapers. As a rule, they arrivein very good condition. Some of the bouquetsmade up by the Mission ladies are equal inbeauty and fragrance to any that can begathered from the costly conservatories of therich. Christmas is a season of great activity at theFlower and Fruit Mission. Although the blos-soms are gone, there are many good thingssent to the Mission that bring joy to the the poor; there are toys, clothes and foodfor the sick, and delicacies which the conva-lescent alone can appreciate. Where there aremany little ones in an institution, the Missiontakes the place of dear old Santa Claus, anddispenses such gilts as add to the pleasures ofthe season and delight childish hearts. Dolls,games, marbles, pictures, balls and scrap-books are sent to the tenement houses also,so that the poorchildren may notbe forgotten. But,of course theChristmas cheerdispensed by theMission, as awhole, is of Wmuch more sub-stantial 40,000 of thesick, the poor and.
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