The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-05
WAGON L0bD0F PROVISIONS.
TIE TEACEETs AND TUPms MAKE A
SPLENDID CONTRIBUTION.
ANOTHER OFFER OF SERVICES !
The General Con mlttee win Meet Again
Tonight in the Council Chamber to
Hear the Reports Of the Com
mittees Make solici-
tations For Aid.

The teachers and pupils of the public
schools did noble work to-day ia behalf of
the worthy poor OF the town and clearly
demonstrated that they are power when
they take hold of project. At a meeting
of the teachers local institute on Monday
last it was decided with the School Boards
permission to make to day Provision Day"
in all the public schools Of the borough and
the program was carried out with admirable
results. Every teacher asked all pupils whose
parents were able to do so to contribute their
mite to the general relief fund for the worthy
poor. The result was grand one. This
morning, and during the afternoon, children
Aocked to the school rooms carrying potatoes,
coffee, sugar tea, canned goods, and in fact
everything in the line of relief to those who
are suffering for provisions. At noon to-day
the platform in every school room was
hcaped with donations and it was
announced that from ten to twelve
wagons would be required to remove the
donations All win be sent direct to the
relief station at No. 80 West Centre street, so
chat the general committee will supervise
the distribution
The general committee will meet in the
Council Chamber at o'clock this evening
and it is hoped that all members will be in
attendance, as matters of great importance
will be discussed 1t is also probable that
special committee will be appointed to make
arrangements for a concert.
Mr.. J. J. Cleary called at the HERALD
Office last evening and stated that his or
chestra is ready to assist in the relief move
ment in any way the committee may suggest.
| They will furnish music for a BALL party, or
anything else that may be arranged, free of
charge.
The example set by the school teachers and
their pupils should serve as an incentive to
all people of the town to work as industrious
/ ly as their time and means will allow to help
the noble cause along. 1t is known by the
committee that there are many people in the
town who are fully able to do something, but
have absolutely refused to do anything. One
case is that of party having an income of
about 800 a month in rents, who felt t9a
/ poor to- contribute any SIAzZ % Iula-
| all. Another party who owns three
of the most valuable properties in
the town was little more magnanimous
and contributed one dollar i'm cash. 1t can
readily be seen that the work of the solicit
ing committees under such circumstances is
| very discounging and it is not surprising
that some Of them are disposed to give up
the work ard leave the donations to the
voluntary liberality Of the people, and when
that stops close up the relief station There
will no doubt be some very plain talk in con
nection with this matter at the meeting Of
| the general committee tonight.
The supply Of clothing and footwear was
cut off at the relief station last night on
account Of the cash contributions not being
sufficient to back up the orders issued by the
committee, and no orders of that kind will
be issued before next Monday, and not then
if the proper donations are not forthcoming.