But there is another side. As far as possible help is given and numbers of lives are thus saved; a little rice for the mother until she can work again, perhaps a little wheat for the rest of the family to relieve her of the burden of anxiety of providing for them, some warm garments for the baby and mother, and there is every hope that the difficult time may be tided over. Money goes such a little way now in providing food.
We give a mid-day meal to about 200 children and a varying number of adults. Those who give the money to make this possible would feel more than repaid could they see the di ference one hot meal, regular means to the little ones. When th first come they are so sad and listless and hungry—more like weary old men and women than children. In. a very short time the thin pinched look goes; there is life and light in the eyes and it is a joy to see them pick up and become real children. Sele cases one meal is not sufficient to save the child. But a few weeks as a boarder, with three meals a day, warm clothes and, bedding and every care, works wonders, and the child is soon strong enough to go home and continues with the one meal.
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