“4. That all persons handing in these statements be provided with envelopes in which to deposit the weekly amount; and that envelopes be furnished also to any who may desire to give as they are able, without stating beforehand a definite amount. “5. That any persons who prefer to devote their offerings to any other benevolent object than the one already suggested, be allowed to do so by giving timely notice of their desire. “6. That arrangements be made for furnishing cents in exchange for larger coins, so that all may be enabled to give as small sums as they wish. “7. That an account be kept with each holder of an envelope showing the amount given by each. “8. That some person be appointed by the president to superintend the execution of this plan.” ITS OBJECT.—We desired not so much to raise a large sum of money as to cultivate the habit of giving with thoughtfulness and regularity. The value of this habit we sought to impress upon our scholars in several prayer-meeting talks when the subject was under consideration. If each one gave only one cent a week, the _habit_ of giving would be acquired, and this would be worth acquiring. We wished also to encourage the idea that benevolent giving is a fitting act of Divine worship. Our offerings were made at the weekly school prayer-meeting on Friday afternoon, and were always preceded by a short prayer of consecration from the president. ITS FREEDOM.—So far as possible the word “pledge” was avoided in presenting the matter to the school. Each person was asked to consider carefully how much he was able and willing to give. The handing in of a statement of his resolve to give so much per week was designed chiefly to secure a thoughtful decision on the part of each one. If any preferred not to do this they could still receive an envelope and give what they liked from week to week. The keeping of the record was not for the purpose of dunning delinquents; this was never done. Undoubtedly, however, the mere fact that the record was kept proved a stimulus to regularity in making the offerings, and made it possible to tell any donor at any time how much he had paid or had yet to pay. If any one desired to change the amount of his offering, or to discontinue it altogether, he was met with no remonstrance. While it was suggested that the offerings be devoted to the debt of the A. M. A., full opportunity was given to each one to contribute to any other object that he might select. The scholars were especially urged not to be ashamed to give a small sum if they could not give more. In a word, the whole management of the plan was designed to be helpful rather than dictatorial or inquisitive.