The morning call., 1893-01-01
BUREAU CLOSED.

A placard bearing the words as above
was placed on the window OF the headquar-
tiers of THE CALLS Christmas Box Bureau
at noon yesterday.
The work of THE CALL in distributing
substantials to the needy poor of this great
city is over There is every reason to be-
lieve that the work has been well done, and
that it has resulted in making happy during
the holiday week a very large number Oh
people who otherwise would have had a
very sad experience.
During the time that the bureau was in
existence the manager had his attention d.
rected to S39 cases of families and individu-
ais represented to be in actual want Ihese
cases represent about 1850 persons.
The bureau sent out 464 boxes containing
provisions and clothes, and in a number Of
instances coal and wood. The people who
received these boxes of small or great value,
packed according to the managers direc-
tious based upon the knowledge OF the
needs OF each case, numbered 1856.
That number of people who expected a
visit and subsequently box will be d!sap-
pointed is regretted, but it is not the
fault of the bureau but the want Of material
to fill boxes for such.
When IL was determined that only lim-
tied number could be supplied the inquiry
into cases ceased. That among those who
were not fortunate enough TO receive box
were many who were deserving OF one Is no
doubt true, but lad those persons who
called attention TO these cases been close
readers Of The CALL they would have APP
prised themselves OF the fact that no appli-
cations would be considered after the 10Th
Of the month, and they would not have had
any reason 10 say that the bureau did not
attend to this or that case.
Had there been means to attend each case
not one would have been overlooked.
The clothing department, in charge of Mrs.
Florence Percy MatheSOn, distributed, upon
orders. clothing TO 17S families, and these
obtained that which was most desirable,
namely, children's clothes, women's skirts,
sbawls, wrappers and underelothing.
Special gifts were made as requested by
the don ors, and IN several instances beds
and bedding were given
One gentleman, VINO was ever ready to
assist the manager in the performance of
bis arduOus duties, and who did all in his
power to make the bureau a success. is Mr..
Thomas +. Boyle. cashier of The MORNING
CALL. TO him and all others who so will
ingly helped the manager returns his most
heartfelt thanks.
Following are reproduced two letters re-
ceived at the bureau yesterday:
Mr.. Ernest c. Stock, Manager Of the CARS
Christmas BoT Bureau-DEAR SIR: Really do
MOI know how 10 express my gratitude for the
Christmas box 10 me and my children. May God
bless YOU aad all the good people who helped in
this great work.
/ would have written before or called In per-
son TO thank you, but / have been taken sick
again and am sill confined 10 my bed. ! hope II
| live until next Christmas that may be able 10
give some hing TO tie noble work OF charity.
That Is the earnest wish Of MRS. -.
To the Manager Of the CdlPs Christmas Boz
BureGu-DEAR AND KIND SIR noticed in to-
days edition OF IHE MORNING CALL some critl-
eism IN regard TO the manner in which some OF
the bene1clarles OF The CALLS Christmas Box
Bureau received their presents or donations.
With some, no doubt, words would fail TO eX-
press The feeling or gratitude that arose from
the hoart. My wife remarked that when she was
al headquarters on Clay street yesterday she
YOU" but know she meant II from the bottom
OF her heart. You must not think me ungrateful
because did not say more. We have seen bet
Ter lines, ana hope we Will see them again. i
hope that when next Christmas comes around
We will be able TO add our mile To the assistance
OF others. hope further that II will be THE
CALLS worthy efforts and its corps OF able as
slstants, yourself included.
You asked me II ] was drinking man. told
yen mo, SIR" and l can. II you WISH giyr you
some excellent references in this city as 10 my
sobriety aud honesty.
Now, sir hoping that you and yours may never
know want, aud wishing you happy new year,
we remain. yours respectfully and gratefully.
B, WIFE AND LITTLE ONE.
II you wish 10 publish this please suppress
name aud address.
The CALL wishes all who contributed to
the Christmas boxes and to all who assisted
In the work of distribution happy and
prosperous new year. ERNEST {. STOCK.