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the hardships which war entails, will welcome the opportunity afforded by the following letter, a copy of which has been mailed to all branch churches and societies in the United States:
“ ‘To the Christian Science Churches and Societies in the United States.
“ ‘Dear Friends:
“ ‘This Board has been informed that, as a consequence of the war in Europe, Christian Scientists in the countries affected are in great distress. As a means of relieving this distress, The Mother Church will take a collection at both of its services on Sunday, October 25. If your organization should desire to take similar action this Board will be glad to forward to reliable committees of Christian Scientists whatever amounts you may send for this purpose.
“ ‘Remittances may be sent to Adam H. Dickey, Treasurer, 103 Falmouth Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
“ ‘Very sincerely,
“ ‘By John V. Dittemore, Secretary.’ ”
In the fall of that year a member of the Board of Lectureship was called to undertake a trip to Europe in order to organize relief committees in the different countries. This delegate was provided with the proper credentials from The Mother Church describing the object of his mission, and went to Washington to secure a passport. There he had interviews with the Secretary of State and some of the ambassadors accredited to the United States from the warring nations, receiving their hearty commendation of the plan.
The delegate sailed from New York on November 16, 1914, and on his arrival in London requested the
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