The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-09
ALL FOR CHARITY.
A Letter Explaining the Organization
and Plans of the Ladies Relief
Society.
Rock ISLAND, ILL, Feb. 0

nuCk ISLAND, ILL, L Gu o.
Editor of the Argus:
1t seems there is a feeling pervading the
community, that the money collected
from the sale of tickets for the calico
party. to be used in relieving the necessi-
ties of the poor of the city, is not being
properly disbursed. A handsome sum was
the result of this enterprise. Then, how
faithfully and impartially to disburse this
large amount seemed problem, hard to
solve After discussion of the subject
in order that the whole community, might
be satisfied, it was judged best to estab
lish society so well organized that the
money could be expended to the best ad-
vantage. A public meeting of ladies was
held at the Harper house. An organiza
ton, similar, to those in other cities, was
formed with officers elected to fill respon-
sible positions, in whom, it was hoped the
public would place entire confidence as to
the faithful and conscientious discharge
of the duties devolving upon them. 1t is
no easy task to satisfy everybody inter
ested in the matter, but the ladies of the
Relief society hope by a systematic and
judicious discharge of their duties TO win
and to merit the confidence of the COM
munity, so that in time, everything will
move along smoothly and pleasantly, to
the satisfaction of all 1t is matter of
much regret that exception has already
been taken to the action of the society in
voting the sum of 800 to the relief
of the Hospital. established by the Sisters
of the Order of St Francis The question
has been asked if hospitals are always
supported by charity? They are in most
cases, especially in the smaller cities, where
monthly subscriptions and supplies are
solicited, from the general public. In
large cities, it is well known there is a
special Sunday appointed, called 'Hospi-
tai Sunday" when collections are
taken up, ahd subscriptions received
amounting to many thousands of dollars
1t was hoped that this action of the soci-
ETY. in regard to the sum voted to St.
Mary's hospital, would meet with the APP
prevail of the community, as being consid
cred one of the charities of the city. And
as the hospital has no funds, and is
dependent at present upon donations for
carrying on its good work. the ladies
thought no better disposal of 800 could
be made. it is hoped better feeling will
prevail, in regard to this matter when
these facts are considered, and that this
action of the Ladies Relief society will be
approved. For the further satisfaction of
the public a complete list of the officers
connected with the society is hereby
given.
President Mrs VIM. Hoffman.
Vice president-Mrs l.. NJ. Buford.
Secretary-Mrs. H. Curtis
Treasurcr-Mrs. J. s. Gilmore.
Wardrobe committe Mrs. Morris
Rosenfield, chairman; Mrs T. J. Buford,
Mrs. E. Carter, Mrs. John Warner.
Board of managers list ward Miss
Ionic Dcnkmann
end ward - Mrs. David Donaldson,
(assistanU Mrs. DR.. Pelham.
Sd ward Mrs Dr. Eyster
4th ward Mrs. L. B. Edison
9TH ward Mrs. DR.. Plummer.
9th ward Mrs. Elmer Hurst
It'll ward Miss Lizzie Weyerhauser.
These ward managers will disburse,
with the assistance of visitors, the money,
clothing. etc. to the needy in their re
spectiye wards, and are responsible foI
the same
Weekly meetings. for the present. will
be held at the society rooms. corner OF
Sixteenth street and Second avenue, sec
ond floor, on Monday afternoon, for the
purpose of distributing garments and
other donations by the wardrobe com
mittee. Any lady desirious of becoming
a member, can then hand in her name
and 50ccnts membership fee-or at any
time to any officer of the society-and it is
hoped there will be liberal response to
the call for membership The executive
committee will meet on the first Monday
in every month for the transaction OF
business, when reports from all ware
managers will be received in regard to the
relief they have afforded. The result.
will be published in the daily papers fol
the benefit of the public.
Mrs. VIM. HOFFMAN,
Pres. Ladies Relief Society.