, 1874-02-02


Sin: Tho old saying ia, "ESposianco is tho
best tcacller." From what 1 dniiy observe, eB-
pocially ut this particular titno have como to
tho conclusion that cur poople-nseanfng those
residing iii Chicago-do not yet know what poy-
orty is, are not uaed to poverty, and, as n con-
sequence, know not how to loal thorewith. I
nm led to make ihiB observation by the fact TINT,
while Thousands upon thousands In this city aro
actually suffering tho pangs OF hunger, very
large quantity of good wholesome, and nutri-
tious food, at our hotels, largo boarding-eatab-
lshnlonts, and l taro Bhy from tho tables Of
many Of our moro or 1o1s wealthy citixons, Is
daily
SWEPT INTO THE EwILL-Tun,
and, even other loss valuable material iB car-
riel away by tho scnvongor as 80 mitch garbagc.
cal it sin and sliaino, That 30 mich
valuable food, tit to sustain tho lives
tho sanle IL absolutely aud t,soicsBIy destroyed.
l:now several families who arc 10 much IN need
that thoy would GLADLY avail themselves of tho
opportunity to receive such articles every day, il
this manner, then, mnny could ho relieved with
out tho least srcrif1co tho pnrt OF tho donor.
plcad for these poor people, knowing their dis
treEs to be diro and thoir necessities urgent. At
tho commencement OF tho winter, Boino relief
was obtained from tho county authorltics. but
OF late for aomo unknown reason, this supply
was stopped. The Reliof and Aid Society refuse
to lo!p thoae who hnyo boon visited by tho
County Agent. Repeatod but futile efforts hayo
and
NOW WHAT 7nEMA1ss?
II there il any private family. hotcl or board
ing-house-koppur who would dispose of tho rem
l,auts OF their tables in a charitable and uHeful
way, lot thnm sond me their address. aud tho
hour at which thcy wish tho person to call md
will noc to it TINT their bounty shall bo worthily
bestowed, aud received with gaanesH and graft
Southwest Station post-Ottcc
Amateur Entertainments for tho
Esencfit OF the poors
70 the Editor Of The chicago Tribune:
SIN: think, with your assistance in the way
Of one or two articles, great doal Of good can
be accomplished to the roal, worthy poor. There
arc great many theatrical clubs (amatour) in
the city, who aro getting up entertainments tor
their own amusement. Now, 1 propose that
thoy join in Heveral performances to be given to
the public for the bone1t Of the poor.
Although might do considerable good in
urging the matter privately, still, If you will lend
us your sympathy, and urge with us tho propriety
Of such courso, good deal more can bo dono.
Every ucighborilood has its poor, aud I must
BAY that tho majority Of our people don't know
hundroth part Of tho misery and poverty that
own doors. Tho Relief Society is doing it's ut
most. But it has to be done in d businoHs nun
ucr, and that is terribly slow in come casoa.
will giyo my evenings, nntl my oaoits, such Us
they nre, in getting up and assisting i'll amateur
theatrical performances.
A few years ago, ono OF our clubs gayo an en-
tortainmont at CroBby's Oporn. for tho
beneti: OF st. Lukoa Hospital, from which it
nettod S1.G50. Another club is giving acricB
of entertainments for tho came object, and it
proposes to net at lepht $500 to each performs
auco. Can't thoro be EoMotling done for tho in
diydual poor in the en1no Inaunerf
Those who hare participated in theeo perform
| nnces find It pleasant passin.o, aud hnse no
doubt would fool u grcntcr xcat ii they knew
they wero hiding directly some individual family
Of poor ones
Iconld namo quite T. number Of young pco-
pie (altllougll do not know them personality
who, think, would glady take lively interest
III the natter. Aud, if you would only encour-
ago the idea with one or two editorials a1n
snro it would take practical shape in very
short tinlo, and be God-eond to those who nro
really deserving Of aia. Worry respectfully,
Benz. FOSTER.
No. EOuTn MAAKET SrnEEr.