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MG-A(G.772.098
17 Dec 1772:22 (1423)
The cold weather is begun, and many poor folks in this town
will suffer very much, if so be something is not done for
them by charity. . . [16 lines, proposing a charity
subscription] Those who are able, get mostly in 6 clubs, or
dancing, or card-playing, in the winter, for their pleasure,
and there is no harm in it, if so be that charity, and
discretion is not forgot, and methinks whilst they are
amusing themselves, it would be a great addition to their
diversion to reflect, that their humanity is at the same
time giving the comforts of warmth, and food to fellow-
creatures, who would otherwise be ready to perish. I
propose also with submission, that there may be a Poor's Box
kept for every club, ball, and card meeting, and each member
give a small matter every night of meeting. It would be a
great help, and I hope our worthy minister will give us a
right good sermon upon this occasion, which he knows very
well how to do.
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