Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-01-04

Benevolent Work.
For the benefit Of those W bo have manifested
so much interest IN the benevolent work OF
the Kings Daughters, il seems fitting to de-
vote little space to the consideration of this
department.
At the beginning OF The month Just past so
many calls were msue upon the benevolent
committee. owing to the hard times and the
unusual amount Of sickness, that their hearts
sank at the thought OF answering them ALL but
as usual the first appeal TO the generous public
brought forth such liberal contributions that
the work has progressed with satisfaction to
all, and the Christmas boxes, always before
| filled with trifes for the children, this year
contained useful articles for The older members
of the families.
Although the public readng-room Is the
| largest work undertaken by the Hand-in- Hand
| circle, no less care Is given to other depart
ments. II sum Of money Is contributed for
benevolent purposes II Is at once given to the
| treasurer. " ho records 1t in her book and II
II Is not needt d, Immediately deposits II. with
the other funds of the circle, In the First na-
tionsl bank. The accounts are wholly separ-
ate, and whatever the needs of the reading
room, or whatever work the circle may wish
to undertake, this money is sure to be used for
nothing bu, the purpose for which 1t was
given.
We are often accused OF having aided un-
worthy people. We do not claim that we have
never been imposed upon, but we firmly be-
lieve that we have had AS few failures as could
be expected considering the extent OF the
work.
In the four years since the organization OF
the circle. nearly forty families have been
helped-all of them having first been visited
by members OF the circle, or having been
vouched for by some reliable person.
The name OF each family helped. with the
date and the name Of the person who eau be
referred to, i preserved In book for future
reference. Ii Is the intention OF the circle
never to assist those who are receiving help
from the city. but TO confne their work TO
those families who. through sickness or mis-
fortune. are temporarily unable TO be self sus-
tanning.
II Is also their desire to be considered more
As custodians for the public than rs an indie
pendent society. For instance, Mrs. X
HtaE- Oh some lailiiiN whom sue believes 10 be
worthy and desires TO help but has no oppor.
tuGity 10 investigate the case. She |. At liberty
to send sum OF money or Il bundle OF cloth
Ing TO the benevolent committee OF Kings
Daughters with the request that they visit the
family and fnd out their needs. II the visit
reveals that nothing is needed Mrs. K can
say whether the articles shall be returned TO
her or Whist further distribution shall be made
OF them.
Money sent TO the King. Daughters with
out specification Is put into the general fund.
and used In any Of The work OF the circle as
occasion demands.
The annual assessment Of ten cents required
BY the order Of the King, Daughters Is due.
All Kings Daughters IN this city who wish TO
continue their connection with the order are
requested, without further notice TO leave ten
cents and their names at the resding-room be-
fore Jan. Is, when the money will be sent 10
New York, and the names OF those who have
not paid Will be scratched from the books.