Donations to War Sufferers

454 IMPROVEMEN1 ERA 1 you have done all this for him by awarding him the tirst feel that prize in the Y M M I. A. Industrial contest. I am sure it will do him far more good than just the money value of the prize, as he is so proud of the fact that grown nun thought he had at least tried to do m he should. Ever bo many times lasl summer other boys laughed at him for working as he did, and his reply was: "Well, you've got a father to work for you; so,may be, it's all right for to loaf; but haven't, and why shouldn't I do my share I

as well as the rest of the family?" It has always seemed to me that children who were deprived of a father's companionship always seemed to appreciate approval from men in a greater degree than those who have never been deprived i f that blessing. I thought I should like you to know what Samuel did with his money, I was not at home the evening he received it, so knew nothing about it. Next morning, after lighting the fire earlier than usual, he came into my room and asked how much more money needed to paj I

my tax, and if I would have to borrow it. After told how much I I

should have to borrow, lie replied: "I wouldn't borrow any for a few days. I believe you'll get it without borrowing it." Nothing more was said about it until he was ready for school then he shoved the folded check into my hand, saying, "You may just as well have your Christmas present now as any other time. Let me have enough to pay my tithing on it; take the other and pay the tax, and if you can spare enough, please get Florence a doll for Christmas. Now. mama, be as happy as I am, and give me a kiss, quick, or I shall be late for school." After explanations were made, his older sister thought he ought to put it in the bank, but he said: "Not much, and mama worry over borrowing?" I could not help but think while tears of joy came to my eyes, "Count your many blessings, see what God has done." Thanking you all again, from the depths of my heart, I am, Your sister in the gospel, Amelia Spencer Stewart.

Donation to War Sufferers

The First Presidency of the Church recently appealed to the members of the Church in behalf of the sufferers of the European war, and Sunday, January 24, was designated as the day upon which contributions would he received, from members of the Church, to he transmitted to President Ilyrum M. Smith of the European Mission for distribution to the sufferers from the Euro- pean conflict. The following communication from the Presiding Bishopric is self-explanatory, showing the result of the appeal February 13, 1915. President Joseph P. Smith and Counselors, City. Dear Brethren: Complying with your request that Sunday, Jan- uary 24. be set apart as a day for the collection of contributions in the Sabbath schools and sacrament meetings of the Latter-day Saints. for the purpose of aiding those who are suffering as a consequence of the war in Europe, we take pleasure in reporting to you that out of