The record-union., 1898-10-13

been paid since leaving home, and
money is very scarce. When the Cap
tain handed us $50 in fifty Spanish
dollars, westhought we had fallen heirs
to fortune. We spend it as we think
you would like to have us-helping the
boys in many small ways. Again ex-
pressing our sincere qualification for
your most acceptable gift, we remain
very truly,
HAYWARD REED,
SAMUEL J. DICKSON
"a communication has been received
from San Francisco requesting fun
report of work to August LIST, and de-
string a copy of same to be sent to the
National Association, New York. This
request has been complied with, and
the following letter received in reply:
=" The report of your society, show
ing the receipts and disbursements and
distribution of relief supplies, is re-
ceived, and has been handed to the
Treasurer of this committee, Mrs
Charles A. Schieren. At present we
make no particular suggestion regard
ing your work, and leave you to carry
it on as may seem best. After the Red
Cross work growing out of the present
war is over, we propose to take up and
discuss a plan of consolidation of the
Red Cross throughout the United
States, and hope to make the organiza-
ton SO fully cooperative that all the
objects Of the Red Cross treaty may be
obtained. Meanwhile we would be glad
to hear from you occasionally regarding
the progress of your work. Very truly,
STEPHEN E. BARTON,
Chairman Executive Committee Ma
tional Red Cross
AT a meeting Of delegates represent
ing a majority of the auxiliaries Of the
State Red Cross, it was decided to es-
tablish a convalescent home at the
Presidio. The auxiliary societies there
pledged themselves to assist in con-
struction, furnishing and maintenance
Of same. Sacramento's share in this
good work has been $3.50 toward the
construction Of the home, and 800 sent
October 1st, and the same amount
promised for November LIST and De-
cember list. In reply to our donations
the State Red Cross writes:
We are in receipt this morning of
the letter from Frank Miller, Treas
urer, with an inclosure Of 500, and the
promise of 500 on November LIST and
December 1st
1.-The Executive Board desires to
thank the Sacramento Red Cross most
cordially for its generosity and ex-
press its appreciation Of the confidence
displayed in placing no restrictions on
the disposition of its donations
:" We shall use the money where we
know it is most needed. Cordially yours,
MRS. L. L. DUNBAR,
Secretary State Association
f'The immediate wants of the soldier
having been attended to, another fea-
ture of Red Cross work has been in
augurated since the last meeting-that
of giving attention to those who might
be in need of assistance on account of
| the absence. of the soldier members of
their families This has been recogniz-
ed as work requiring most careful
consideration The Captains of the
companies were first advised with. fol-
| lowing this visiting committees were
appointed. They were well received by
all, and in a few cases assistance has
been gratefully accepted.
The following is a report of receipts
and disbursements since organization:
RECEIPTS.
Societies, lodges. etc................ 1915 10
| Membership fees and donations. -. 3,645 81
! Chinese and japanese societies. 142 %
! Old Glory Carnival. Observation-Disclosures 794 96
| Marguerite Home lawn fete... 132 As
| Wasserman, Davis & Co., percent
age day Observation-Disclosures. 127 Is
Total Observation-Disclosures. ,459 80
| DISBURSEMENTS.
| State society .............s1,5S $50 Is
| Reception and entertain
ment Of troops at
| depot ................... 4137S
Sewing and supply depot. 465 So
| Comfort fund .............. 600 90
Stationery, printing and
telegraphing .............. A 90
| Local relief ................ So 81 3167 %
| Balance October Il, 1898 1872 10
| Balance Red Cross fund ......... S245 10
Balance comfort fund ............... 3,046 IS
| Respectfully submitted,
EMILY NJ. THOMPSON,
| Secretary"
| The Treasurer's report balanced with
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