CHARITY-ORGANIZATION AND RELIEF SOCIETIES 789

The conclusion reached, however, is that the most satisfac- tory relation between the societies is found when the relief society is passive, not because it must be, but because its con- fidence in the efficiency of the charity-organization society makes it willing to abide by its acts and follow its advice. Ordinarily it should serve simply as a repository of a relief fund to be expended as the charity-organization society should direct. Any extension of its activity should be along lines not covered by the charity-organization society, like the development of indus- trial relief, savings banks, etc.

CHARLES MEREDITH HUBBARD.

CINCINNATI, O.