Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-20
m, n. G. I. U.

1t is not our purpose here to give y full
report of the unions work, or to recount
the different avenues through which it 10
accomplished, but for the benefit of ito
friends who often ask what the union 10
doing, We give brief review Of two inn
portsnt branches Of it, benevolences. The
relief and the rescue work.. The commit
tee on relief have solicited and distributed
SIS garments besides bedding, and OCCASION
ally food, mostly to destitute families of
inebriates, thus taking some comfort and
cheer to the innocent victims Of distressed
homes, and in some cases, by watchful
care, precluding the necessity Of their be-
coming town charges. The rescue commit
tee make regular visits to places requiring
their attention, especially keeping close
watch over helpless children, who are cruel
" treated by unnatural parents, or other
persons having the care Of them. Some Of
these little one are learning the meaning Of
real love and protection and the blighting
shadows which have fallen upon their young
lives, are touching appeal for the care Of
the kind hearted. The varied duties Of this
department are often difficult and trying,
yet the kindly persevering worker 10 soon
rewarded by the good results Of her visits.
and not infrequently she 10 instrumental in
e6ecting reform. II 10 through the per-
sonal effort Of committees that the best and
most satisfactory results are reached. Many
instances could be cited in which q little
care and timely aid have helped the needy
over hard places, and given them . frssh
start In the way Of an Independent
living. One report 10 given, in which
4 lick mother. with IN extreme
~ destitute family, was cared for
through protracted illness, who, now re-
stored to health, il earning nine dollars per
week. OF course tn re are now and then
practised BY the vagran. and
idle, but soon diecefned by the discriminat-
ing worker. They are reprovingly dealt
With. The service of the union 10 volun-
tary one, involving the expenditure Of
money, time and strength, which are cheer
fully given BY ito earnest missionaries,
whose beautiful enthusiasm, punctuality,
and faithfulness, plainly tell us that their
labor Of love 10 done In the name. and with
the help Of the Divine Master. The union
rooms which are open daily from IL A. NJ.
until z. M. are intended to be . safe aud
pleasant resort for strangers who come here
for employment, and for the working girls
Of our city, who are welcomed BY the stten-
dant in charge, where, with their companions,
they can enjoy their noon lunch, or quiet
half hour with the books and papers pro-
vided for their use. Should some Of
our benevolent ladies attend the Tuesday
meeting when the monthly reports are given,
they would be convinced that the Union u
doing something. and that ito work 10 mot
attoRether one Of discoufa9ement.
The ladies Of The Union would gratefully
ackuowledss the kind contributions recently
received 70 assist in paying the running ex-
penses Of the rooms.
In connection with the various charities
Of Augusta, Il d most gratifying and pleas
ant 10 remember that the iutefe3t Of each
has been nobly sustained and upheld By
ID generous cisixens. n.