The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-17

| The Associated Charities 10 actively en-
gagged In extending systematic relief to tina
worthy poor of Wilmington, and at this
season of the year there are many de-
mauds upon Its resources In order to
make its efforts as far-reaching as posi-
| Bile the city has been divided into thirteen
working districts, each one In charge Of a
| chairman and committee sufficiently
large to attend to needs of the poor Of
| that district. Besides this supervision,
the superintendent, Mrs. M. H. Clark. also
visits daily and may extend immediate re-
lief when the necessity arises. A Christ
mas committee. consisting of Mrs. Ben
jamin Nlelds. Miss Mary Anna Barr and
Mrs. Emiline Hewes has been appointed
to receive and distribute such donations
as may be made at this holiday season. A
special appeal is made to the children to
make this a ''Childrens Christmas Dona-
ton" and to give from their nurseries and
playrooms such dolls, toys and books as
their generosity dictates, and thus help
10 brighten the Christmas-tide of some
poor children, to whom such things are
unknown.
The lesson Of sharing ones bless
ing with the less fortunate Is good
one to learn, and the little folks are urged
to send what they are Wiling to give to
this worthy cause to the members of the
committee at the Associated Charities,
No. 6O2 West street. at any time on or be-
fore next "Wednesday. Provisions and
fruits will also be acceptable, and it Is
hoped that there may be very liberal re-
Spouse.
1t has also been decided to give a din
ner to 200 children Of the East Bran
dywine district on the Tuesday following
Christmas. The association has secured
the old Kingswood Chapel at Claymont
and Thirteenth streets, and is conducting
a very successful kindergarten. Every
Tuesday the kindergarten Helpers,
twenty-five young girls ranging from II
TO 16 years Of age, meet to study the prin-
ciples of kindergarten work, and thus
aid in the home work of the little folks
On Friday there Is the mothers meeting
at which from twenty-five to thirty moth
ers assemble. The time is spent in sew
ing; in helpful talks of interest and i'm
portance to mothers and in Scripture
reading. Many Of the people formerly at
tended church in the chapel and find Its
large cheerful room especially hOme-like.
The room is open every evening as alloys
Iealins room, and is conducted by the Ep-
worth League, with Mrs Amos as chair
man Of the committee. Every night, many
young men take advantage OF the privi-
lege extended and arrangements have
been perfected with the Free Institute
Library for the loan OF one hundred books.
which will extend the usefulness OF the
room.
Any donations Of books, magazines
or papers suited to the uses of the
reading room could not be more worthily
bestowed elsewhere, and will be most
gracefully received. While the commit
tees appreciate every effort that Is made
by benevolent donors to help them in their
charitable work, they would be glad If the
articles of clothing donated at this sea-
son might be sent in good order. Much
Of the contributions cannot be given out
IN the condition, in which they are re-
ceived and it has probably not occurred
TO any one Just the amount OF labor at
tached to making presentabe such a nee
eSsarily large quantity Of clothing. 1t Is
also desired to impart a good moral les
son at tie same time aid is extended and
no garment unfit TO wear is given out. Ma
terIals for patching ana mending viii be
acceptable also and all contributions will
be received at any time by the superin-
tendent. 1t is hoped that thu generous
public and the little folks will help the
association to make a very happy Christ
mas for those who cannot help them
selves.