The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-03-13
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"TiIe Kings Daughters"
SOME information in regard to the benevo-
lent organization that bears the above title
oay prove interesting to chr readers, especially
S its growth is so rapid and it has found such
z |avor among both rich and poor all over our
and There are members in thirty-three
$tates Canada, South America and England,
Is growth reminding us OF iiGinciient related
81 the Irenchman who, twas said accidentally
froppinm handful of seed seventy years ago.
rom which the field daises have spread all
bver our country. On the morning of January
~, 1856, n few ladies were visiting MIS- +.
Bot.ome in New Y orll city, when it was sUs-
ygsted tiat they form q sisterhood after the
Idea of the society IN Boston, organized by the
Rev T. +. Hale, called Lend Hand" aud
Whose motto is, In His Name" which is de-
*Eoted TO acts Of charity and kindness. Tho
Suggestion ret with a hearty response and
hhey Immediately decided upon methods Of
Scarryipg out their intentions. Mrs. Bottome
was made president. They also adopted
another of MIR. Hale's ideas, of having bands
sof Items" and each of the items" forming
+ other tens" who should select some chart
liable work. One OF the ladies present pro-
: posed they should be called "The Kings
a Daughters" after the daughters mentioned in
II a." The new order was therefore called
1.-THE Kings Daughters" choosing for its
\ badge ribon of the royal color to be worn
q with or without the maltese cross, and having
n for its object the uniting of women already en-
gagged in the Masters work, in way to Sc
cure to each the sympathy and cooperation OF
4 all, and to induce all to widen the circle of
heIpfume,s by drawing into it constantly more
and more hands to work for humanity. and
more and more hearts TO love the King. The
ten ladies who organized this society called
themselves the Central Ten," and began to
form other items" any woman by uniting
nine others with herself could form branch
for Joint effort in doing good. Each branch
could choose its special work; anything how
ever small or simple, that helps another
human TO be better or happier was considered
proper work for the daughtes of the King.
There were TO be frequent meetings of each
stem at such intervals as they might choose,
and once month meeting Of the whole
number or the general society, which included
all the branches. There was no routine of
work laid down for these items :" each were to
settle this point for themselves, but any
question that arose as to tie practical working
of the "ten," could be addressed to the Nom
bers of the central ten Since the organi-
numbers have increased to thousands between
three and four thousand badges have been sold
and many given to poor girls who were not
able to purchase them In New York CITY it
is common thing to see wealthy ladies as
well as shop girls, wearing little silver
Maltese cross tied with a bit of purple ribbon.
Mrs. Margaret Bottome is extensively known
for her Bible Talks" TO society women in
New York, Brooklyn and Washington for
several winters past, as well as for her general
eyangelstic work. She is welcomed in tie
houses Of the wealthiest society people. and
was informed by a lady who knew, that often
the three long parlors of mansion would not
only be full, but ladies would crowd the halls
and stairway, SO anxious were they to hear
her This lady is still president of "The
Kings Daughters Last winter society was
formed in Savannah, and it is now being or
gained in Atlanta and many other places in
the south. With the hope Of forwarding the
good work have cndcavored to give this little
sketch. Now few words as to the work of
the "tens;' some circulate good books, others
sew for the poor some train children in
thoughtlulness and usefulness. There is a
Ten called THE Truthful Ten" tl.y haye
taken the eth of LIST Corinthians TO live daily
the chapter which embodies the motto Of the
order-Faith Hope, Love. Other tens meet
once q week 10 make useful and fancy articles,
the proceeds OF Which thcy devote to some be-
nevolent purpose. One Of the most practical
and wsest Of the "tens' arc those who
pledge themselves not to gossip Of other
women, not even TO insimuate by the
shrug of n shoulder, which means so
much, or so little. Many fields CT
labor, many opportunities present themselves
day by day, as one is OH the look out for them.
There are those who visit the sick, called The
Comforting Tens" who sew for sick children,
who send dainty dish to a neighbor, and III
many ways benefit their fellow creatures.
How much good could lie accomplished if in
every town and village these little bands could
be organized Circles desiring badges or cir
culars for distribution can send TO Miss G. II.
Libby, is Washington Place, New York CITY.
Circulars and leaflets are furnished at S1.OO a
hundred, and badges at 80 cents each. The
cross is n representation Of the badge ard the
beautiful sentiments give below the picture
are printed on small cards that every lady can
keep in some convenient place where her eve
can often rest upon il, 50 that her badge il
constantly brought to mind