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300. for our chapel could accomodate only 200 for Industrial purposes- (altho we did afterward by much crowding accomodate 399,) It was a great trial to see the crowd of exiles in the street, the entire afternoon in a promising rain, looking upon us so wistfully with their dark, expressive eyes. The first items in the Programme for the - llined out concerning the fortunate 200 who were admitted -- was to hang about the neck cards--lined out of each a card - upon which was a number which should designate her.

   My previous experience had taught me that names were of no particular use, as designators. They had a name for me - another for their employers and still another for the Relief Com. at unclear st. Mary Joseph - is a pet - lined out favorite name, with them - Mary Rosa or Rosa Mary is another. It was not uncommon to hold a dialogue after this fashion.
   What is your name? Mary Joseph?  What did you say - Well, Mary Joseph - or Mary Rosa or Rosa Joseph - Any thing you like to write. - it shall be