The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-06-11
rRs AssocIArrD CnAnrrrxs.



Present. ga IspssveA status ~ TIE
Dsrsss-lss Objses
The Bureau Of Associated Charities has
recently amended its constitution 30 - TO
make the chairman Of the board Of public
works Of Seattle and the president Of the
board Of friendly visitors (which 10 the
women's organization connected With the
oufeau) members Of the board Of directors.
AZ present the board and its Officers are a.
follows:
". v. RissAask president: Jerome caslin,
vies PRESIDENT: Joseph shippen. SECRETARY:
'" Van Brocklin, u oaheio: J. I. Ronald. ex
omcSo; Ara. C. 2. Fishhack. ex o1leso: Rev.
Alsxaader Alison. T. r. Fleming. Rev. D. c.
Gafrstt ". I. wickvare, MA ". h H. Green.
Mr.. g. r. Hsilbsou.
On the 1st Of June the ONCE Of superin-
tendent became vacant, and although
there vers many applicants for the posi-
ton. the board, in view OF the compare
lively light demands upon its attention in
summer and Of the condition Of the treas
ury. concluded to deter tor the present the
filing of tho vacancy. The bylaws have
been amended to provide for more EN-
Gent organization, economy and effective
registration. An executive committee 10 to
be appointed quarterly. consisting Of tvo
men and thres women members Of the bu-
yeau or board Of friendly visitors, which
shall hold st least one meeting ct the cen
trail Office each week and efficiently super
wise the employees and all details Of the
work, and report to the board Of trustees
at it, regular monthly meeting. For the
present summer months the executive
committee consists Of MIRA Fishback,
chairman; Mr.. Jerome Catlin, DR.. G. H.
Randell. Mrs.. E. I. Blaine and MIRA ]. II.
Allen, and it, time Of meeting has been
sst for each Monday 1T ( p. m.
Mr.. ]. N. Gilmersis continued - COL
lector Of msmbership dues and Of monthly
subscriptions, and - employed for part Of
his time to have charge Of the Office and
investigations.
The board Of friendly visitors held its
semi-annual meeting last Monday and re-
elected its former Diners. viz: Mrs. c. F.
Fishback. president and Miss Evelina
Ayerst, secretary. Its meetings will b
held hereafter only once . month. New
bylaws have been adopted and the city
subdivided into nine convenient districts.
with relief committee in each. having the
vice president Of the board - it, chair
man.
Hon. Fred Gasch. chairman Of the board
Of King county commissioners. In public
and private has borne his earnest testi-
mony 70 the helpfulness and value Of such
an organization. The presence and coun-
eel Of Maj Van Brocklin in the board
gives direct contact with our city ofhciais
Entrusted with its dispensation Of charity.
The addition Of Rev. Dr.. Alison to the
board Of trustees gives. . valuable acces-
sion Of one who from observation and ex-
perience in Philadelphia came to an en-
thusiastic earnestness in the efficiency and
value of sys,ematixed effort among all
who would help the needy.
The above named changes In organiza-
ton and methods has been the result of
experience during the sixteen months that
the bureau has been in active operation.
From the outset aud at all times and
under all circumstances the organizers and
promoters Of the bureau have mai ntained
that it - non-partisau and unsectarian,
and not in any wise designed to supplant
or interfere with any existing public or
private charitable organization. It aims
TO be helpful in rendering the efforts Of all
who would aid the poor and needy moro
effective. Methods based on the motto Of
mot aims. but friend, may lead to dis
appointment. and methods Of investiga-
ton, reports, registration and considsrate
action may provoke . criticism Of too
much red tape" Yet much good has
been accomplished both directly and indi-
Fectly. and none know 90 we'll rs its officers
and directors how far short it has come Of
covering the whole field wisely and eff.
GENTLY. The suggestions and wisdom of
all friends Of humanity are earnestly 90.
licitcd to render the work Of the bureau
satisfactory. and with the advice of friends
the board viii Be glad 10 have continued
and enhanced moral and financial support