For a man of his means, Dr. Woods gave largely to benevolent objects. It was a part of his religion, like that of the Jewish tithes. The secret of his ability to do this was in the economical habits in which he was trained, and which, from principle, he carried through life. Our diet was simple but abundant, and though seldom without guests, we welcomed them to such as we had. We dressed plainly; our house was furnished with comfort, but without luxury. Yet when there were real advantages in question, there was no stint. A letter before me recalls one method he used to encourage his children to make sacrifices for benevolent objects. " It was during a year of great financial pressure," says his daughter, "and the American Board were suffering from a lack of funds, that father presented the case to us. It was directly after family prayers, when we younger ones were present, he explained this to us, adding that it was his earnest desire to give a thousand dollars toward making up the deficiency, -a large sum for a man with a salary of fifteen hundred dollars, and ten children to educate. Father added, that he could not do this without the co-operation of his wife and children. Mother quickly

responded and pledged her aid. Father then explained to us little ones that it would teach us self-denial and sacrifice, and he wanted us to take time to consider the subject. We were all eager to promise, but not for a day or two would he allow us to give him a final pledge."