New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-06
CHEER FOR THE SICK.
THE FLOWER MISSION HAS A CUBAN AND
a NAVAL FUND.

a NAVAL FUND.
A fragrant odor of blossoms came forth from the
Arnty Building. at No. $40 West Fifty-fourth-st.
yesterday morning. This was receiving day for the
West Side Fruit and Flower Mission and many
dainty bouquets were being prepared for distribu-
ton among the sick in hospitals asylums. homes
and those In their own homes who have nothing to
brighten life or to give a breath Of the fragrance
Of pure air during the tropical heat Of those sum
mer days.
This society. whose sphere Of usefulness has so
enlarged since its establishment in November,
1896, not only receives ana distributes flowers
among the poor and sick. but clothing and 1000
Of different kinds" said Miss Kate F. Richie in
an interview with Tribune reporter yesterday.
MANY cans Of condensed milk have been sent in
for the sick babies. vcge tables. fresh eggs and
canned food are received Tuesday and Friday
from $3.50 TO { o'clock at the mission rooms. where
they are classined. Women from the city Mission
Society. Ncv-York Bible Society AMI nurses from
the Society FOR Improving the Condition OF the
Poor give their voluntary services in the dstr-
button - these gifts.
"Onc Of the newest features Of the work is the
sending Of war testamcnts. comfort bags old linen.
lint and ba ndages the sailors through the Sea-
mans institute which appealed 10 Us for assist
anco About five hundred OF these comfort bags
have been provided by rs.
This summer the Woman's Christian Temper
anre Union OF Highland sent two hundred hats for
been given 10 us and these We loan 70 the poor
women who are anxious 10 show respect 70 the
dead. but who have not the means 10 purchase a
bonnet for themselves wncn their loved ones die
"Orc odd sift was a handful OF old spectacles.
These We were at our wits end to know how 70
use. when a nurse from the Eye and Far Hospital
said that they would be a special providence for
patients for whom glasses were prescribed, and
VINO had not tho means 70 buy them.
a number 81 old women in homes have found
much interest in using the bits Of brignt-colored
silk and wool that have been sent 70 them by MS
IN making patch quilts. This occupation proved
others. as tho quilts when completed. We're given
ont 80 Christmas 20 the poor. with the message
that the makers were thankful 20 nave mad an op-
portuuity for usefulness
we cndeHYor to keep IN touch with The destitute
Ga the tenement houses. and any people brought
20 our notice visit and help, independent OF race
or religious views. Many Thanksgiving dinners
have been furnished. Last Thanksgiving Day We
provided thirty turkeys 20 the needy around US.
and We hope 20 do as much at least this year.
Mrs. Johnson. ono OF workers. Is native
OF santiago and her special Geld IL among the
Cubans scattered from the downtown districts TO
One-hundrod -audt hirty hfth-si. 50. you see that
W. too. are engaged In Cuban relief
The West Side Fruit ana Flower Mission Is nom
sectarian IN character and is controlled 10y com
mlttoo II women. The officers arc Mrs. George
Morton Brown. president. Mrs. Gherardi Davis,
vico-pr'sidenf. Mrs. L. Roy cox treasurer,
Mrs. Washington. recording secretary. ana Ms.
william J.. ElscNer corresponding secretary.