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every helping hand, or in the dark hold of some 

 small fishing vessel, where the atmosphere is poi- 

 sonous, and the noises to the sick distressing and 

 almost maddening, it is then we realize the value 

 of the noble humane work in the hospitals erected 

 on storm-beaten Labrador for the relief of suffering 

 humanity. Who would not aid in such a good 

 work! 



DISTRIBUTION OF CLOTHING. 



The Albert brought from England a very large 

 stock of clothing, both new and cast-off, the gift of 

 kind charitable friends. This was distributed with 

 the greatest care and discrimination, every pre- 

 caution being used to guard against imposition. 

 The cases of utter or partial destitution of clothing 

 among families who reside permanently on the Lab- 

 rador coast, were numerous, and much timely aid 

 was given, especially to women and children. Food 

 was also given in cases of extreme destitution. 

 Many families were thus helped to provide for the 

 long, cold winter of this region. There is no doubt 

 that every spring some families are driven to sub- 

 sist on mussels and seaweed they can gather along 

 the land-wash. With ice on the coast no help can 

 reach them. 



DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS, PERIODICALS, AND TRACTS. 



A very large supply of wholesome literature was 

 carried on board the Mission ship, and, wherever 



