Feeding the Hungry, P. C. Hiebert, 1929

e wish of THE AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVES. How did it all work out? The system was not per- fect. No system is. And I prefer to let others answer the question. We had many favorable comments. [| shall insert just one, which was written on Christmas day: “Herewith we wish to report to you that the clothes intended for the N— section have come into our possession. 274 FEEDING THE HUNGRY The distribution to the villages is mostly completed. Just as soon as the news that the clothing was here, reached the villages, the representatives from there streamed to the volost office, and after a ten-hour session, lasting till 4 A. M., the volost committee was in the most happy posi- tion immediately to deliver the goods to the village team- sters. The clothing was not delayed a single day, but—in accordance with the expressed wish of the A.M.R. was to be distributed for use as soon as possible. “In the name of the representatives of the several vil- lages we wish to express our most heartfelt thanks. This aid, too. has exceeded our expectations. As the realized yearnings of the heart are mostly washed away with weep- ing, thus the receipt of these things will be sealed with many a thankful tear. “You cannot imagine with what longing this gift was awaited! In the name of all permit us to say, ‘God recom- pense you!” Thus these little things that some thoughtful sewing society or individual put into a package here in America were the means of making many hearts glad seven thou- sand miles away. Was it not worth while? “Unto the least of these—” You did it, Friends! You took the golden keys, Heaven extends. “Unto the least of these—” Though far away— You let your love increase While yet ’twas day. “Unto the least of these—” Christ said, “means Me.” He is our Prince of Peace— He makes us free!” CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION IN RUSSIA UNIT For Men SUlltaer Bis ot Shi eee 30 Wionlasbants) 2... ac tee 10 Wiorkcoate a.m. fte sone: 15 Wrderpantsy ce eee 8 RieltmbootSas sa. sae eee 12 ILeven tyes “cig koelom toto ob 5 RUDDERS tisk cra hoe ecneeee 5 INeckier gan so %.smse weer es 3 Mittens, gloves ........- 4 SON ne EARS SONOS Gah 8 Underwear, piece ...... 8 PIROUIS ETS. wera ceyers arereaeee 10 Suspenders, cence: 5 1S huh We en aoe in one org oe 5 (Oat) chisel eee 15 Winton suit rcs cies eee 15 De tote as eacia eeeee ee 3 Overncoatik. «ose area 25 Buin COat cad cere 35 Rain' = COatie. tie sate 15 Shoes; ) pail= serra senor 10 Military shoes serene 12 BoOotse. foscac shen eee 15 Socks afer iter eteetetecs 3 Straws Nat. .-mersee ope 3 SHOOTERS oooGhe on nacbnes 5 ichtvovercoat sees 20 (eS birtra ss an seeeteeere coe 8 Sweater <.nsocence setae: 10 Small Children (0 to 4 years.) IDES. Soon date oon bct 10 Other thincon rere eerce 3 Goats oh are ier: 10 Stockingse i eiracteedecenct: 3 Diapers® actuate mate 3 Shoes! 0.2. 38 ccaaeire aren 5 children. For Women. Ta pantsy