Modern civilization has been exorbitant in its demands.

And every dollar foolishly spent to-day means suffering for some one who ought to be relieved by that money wisely expended.

An entertainment given by people of means to other people of means in these hard times, in which money is lavished on flowers, food and dress, is, in my opinion, an act of which Christ would not approve.

I do not mean to say that he would object to the pleasure which flowers, food and dress will give.

But he would say that it is an unnecessary enjoyment and expense at this particular crisis through which we are passing.