The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-11-25
THESE 10 coon IN rENEMEy1s.
The work or Xmas daughters and Son.
Among the Poor.

TNunohH " ooFs
A very interesting work Is being done by the
Tenement House Chapter Of the Order Of the
Kings Daughters and Sons, whose headquarters
are at ~ Madison street, in the heart Of n tene-
ment district. The order started first rs n fruit
and flower mission, It's members visiting hos.
pitfalls and the homes OF the poor sick. and dis
tributing books, flowers. and delicacies TO the
sufferers. Being brought into contact with the
needs of the people visited, the organization
grew almost insensibly into its present large
proportions, and during its four years existence
II has extended practical relief to thousands OF
poor families.
Besides doing a vast amount Of good work by
Its own exertions. the order coOperates with
other charitable agencies. During the summer
months, when the Board of Health appoints
physicians to attend the sick In the overcrowded
tenement districts. trained nurses are provided
by the Kings sons and Daughters. Every year
in the heated term hundreds of mothers and
childre en- are sent into the country by the order.
This year more than six hundred children got
an outing, some FOR a few days, and others for
the benefit of the healthfui country air, n
glimpse of the broad green meadows and green
trees. known previously to many OF them only
The work OF the order is done systematically.
All applications for relief are investigated by u
visiting member, and help is given according to
possible, is obtained Tor the adults, and food,
coal, and clothing are proyided. Besides nprs,
done at the headquarters OF the order for the
benefit and advancement Of the poor. From % to
class. attended by about fifty little tots from the
neighborhood. In contrast to the children seen
playing about the streets Of the 'ene,
one.third child and ,wo-thirds, dirt, these
youngsters are 81 well gr"omed, and, with
preclate the desirability II appearing well
at school; quite a. much as their mothers do. A
trained kindergarten teacher has them In
charge. and the time spent in school is the hap
piest part of their day. One afternoon "a week
u, devoted to, a sewing class for Young girls.
These girls, who average Is years of age. begin
with tie rudimento OF sewing, their first lesson
being to thread and hold a needle properly. II
a needle for the first time at this class. They
are very painstakinC, and soon can be trusted
with the finest work: Another sewing class Is
an hour with the needle their work Is put away,
and, under the direction of n teacher, they are
instructed In exercises for physical development.
Last year there was an evening class and read
Ing room for boys. but, owing TO lack OF funds,
this had to be discontinued.
Once a week the women living in the district
sewing, or are provided with materials, and are
taught to make proper clothes for their chill
dren. They are permitted to keep whatever
garments they make; While at work a member
upon to All the duties Of Chairman. In addition
To being instructed in the care Of the health of
their chlluren ana DclnE advised as To dies and
dress. they are encouraged To bring all their
home troubles and woes to her and constitute
her their guide. philosopher. and friend.
A new feature is n circulating library Of
children's hooks. This was opened last week.
The few books owned at present are contribu-
tions. The women in the order are very anx-
ious to increase this library. as the children
already show great interest in II. Great care
has to be taken In the selection OF books. and
those Of decided religious views are not used. as
the young beneiiciaries are of all sects. from RO-
man Catholic TO Hebrew. and the teachings ofthe
books might he in contradiction to their relig-
ious training. A large playground is back Of
the headquarters. and this Is open to all the
children who care to play there.
The order is not endowed and has to depend
upon gifts and subscriptions from charitable
persons for the means to carry un its good work.
Owing 10 the heavy demand during the sum
mer months, the treasury is now depleted. aud
the members fear that they will not have sufi-
clent funds for their requirements this winter.
There will he hungry people needing food and
destitute families needing money TO save them
from being turned into the street. and the mem
beers OF the order are anxious for gifts and sub
scriptions. that they may have means TO help
these needs.