The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12
FUNDS FROM new YORK
A Local Soldiers Relief Society
Receives 0atSide Aid.
The Daughters of the American Rev
OlutiOn Notified by Manager Froh-
mnn That They VIII share the Pro-
ceeds of the Empire Theatre Bcnc-
fit - Chapters Lunchroom Success.

Mrs. Mary E. Chamberlain, Chairman OF
| Navy Chapter of the Daughters OF the
American Revolution, was notified yester-
day by Charles E. Frohman. manager OF
the Empire Theatre New York, that one
| half of the proceeds of the benefit per-
Torrance given at that playhouse on Fri
day night for the benefit of the wives and
| daughters of soldiers, sailors. and marines
engaged in the war in the Philippines
will be sent to this city for distribution.
| The amount, it is understood, will be con-
siderably over $4,000. This fund, how
ever, will not be disbursed entirely among
| the families of the soldiers, sailors, and
marines who reside in Washington, but
will be sent to all parts Of the country
where it may be used in rendering aid 10
| the unfortunates who are sufferers be-
| cause Of the part some one of their rela-
tives have taken in the Philippine war.
The knowledge of the placing Of this
money in the hands of the Relief Comm t
tee of the local Army and Navy Chapter,
d. A. r., was a pleasant surprise to the
| members. They, however, we're making
strenuous efforts 10 carry on the good and
charitable work, which was commenced
nearly a year ago and with this in view
have established lunch and tea room at
722 Seventeenth Street This new de-
parture in the work OF the relief commit
tee is meeting with much success and is
4 means of doing a double work for char
ity. Besides giving the women in charge
of the enterprise an opportunity OF in
creasing their resources, ii alsJ affords
the wives and daughters of soldiers
means of disposing of fancy articles or
other products of their labor.
The lunchroom is always under the i'm
mediate supervision and personal conduct
OF one of the members of the Relief Com
mittee. The service and all the appoint
ments of the lunchroom are most inviting
in every respect. The room is large and
well lighted and airy, and the patrons are
waited upon by young ladies, daughters.
and near relatives OF soldiers. sailors,
and marines who have served in the war
in the Philippines.
In speaking of the success OF the en-
terprise Mrs. Chamberlin, the Chairman of
the Relief Committee, said yesterday that
so far it has been very satisfactory, and
there is every reason to believe it will
continue TO be profitable. The only trou-
bic, she stated, which had been experienced
is that the room now occupied by the COM
mittee for lunchroom is too small and
are being made TO move
to more commodious quarters. The local
Mrs. Chamberlin said have
been very kind and allowed the committee
generous discounts on all their purchases.
Since the organiza ion of the Relief Com
mittee in April, 1895, the work has ex-
tended TO nearly every part of the city, and
a great number Of worthy persons have
received assistance through its officers.
The work has been carried on in a very
systematic manner, and it is safe to say
that all the deserving who come within
the scope OF the work of the committee
have been relieved. Pride often prevents
persons from making their wants known,
even 10 those TO whom they have every rea-
son and right to appeal, and sometimes,
even after being discovered, they refuse
assistance Nevertheless. in instances of
this kind the members of the Relief Com
mittee have managed In some way TO pro-
vide for the wants of the sufferers.
The principal work of the active agents
Of the Relief Committee is to find employ
ment for those who are able to work and
earn a support for themselves and their
families IL they are given an opportunity.
4 great many persons have been relieved in
his way, and the members of the commit
tee are of the opinion that it is the best
way. for it is more satisfactory TO all con-
cerned, this because many who are really
in need hesitate to accept charity when
they feel tlat if they are given an oppor-
UNITY TO earn a Livelihood for themselves |
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