Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-21

part of their contributions ana then
refer every doubtful case to 1t they will
accomplish greater good for the
amount given. There are, however.
many that avail themselves Of the exis-
tence of the association by referring
their applicants to it, but do nothing
towards sustaining ii either as MEM
bers or contributors. Like all good
works of the kind comparatively few
bear the burden. We have Il number
of good friends who contribute lber-
ally. but they are Il small per cent of
the whole. We could use To good adj
vantage at least 90 per cent. more than
we receive. There are many cases
where special help could be given that
would be a great blessing. but owing
to our means we are compelled To CON
fine ourselves to help in the line of
cases.
With the population of our city we
should have thousand members. We
have less than two hundred. The re-
port of the treasurer will show the
amount OF money expended for the
different purposes, and when we con-
slider the many that have been helped
and need help. it must be admitted
that ii is very small amount of money
to give relief to the poor OF the city.
Our beneficiarieS average during the
winter season some four hundred or
more, ana Il Certain percent OIL them re-
uure help throughout the entire year.
Doubtless this amount is more than
supplemented from private sources.
otherwise there would be great dis
tress.
again refer to non producing hus-
bands and fathers in the hopc that by
oft repeated reference to them may
work up Il sentiment in the city in IA
vor of n workhouse. or other means Of
compelling this class of men to support
their wives and children. We have
quite n number of this class who con-
tribute little or nothing to the support
OF their families, leaving wife and chill
dren dependent upon their own efforts.
while they (the husbands) are spend
ing their earnings (what little they
make) in drink. and others too lazy to
work-their families suffering for the
neceSSaries of life. and many of them
entirely dependent upon charity for oX-
istencc. If men of this kind could be
consigned to n workhouse it would be
great blessing to their families and
have wholesome effect, but in the
meantime we cannot visit the sins of /,
worthless husband upon wife and chill
drcn by allowing them to suffer cold
and hunger.
| am sorry to inform you that the
Kings Daughters will be unable to give
us their cooperation to the extent of
doing our visiting this winter. Having
dispensed With one OF their nurses il
will not be possible for Miss Mason
who cid the work 60 efficiently and
faithfully for us-to give 1t the time
necessary. as indeed it required great
portion of her time, but as heretofore
there will be hearty cooperation be-
tween the two associations. l suggest
vote of thanks to the Kings Daugh-
tiers and 10 Miss Edith Mason for the
valuable service rendered us. and while
sorry to he deprived of the services of
Miss Mason it gives me pleasure to
state that Mrs. S. y. Hare who has
served us SO faithfully as our visitor
for many years. has kindly consented
to take up the work again for us this
winter, and we can rest assured that
it will be faithfully done. / beg to re-
turn thanks to those associated with
me I'm the management of the affairs
of the association. Respectfully sub
mitted,
JOHN l.. ROPER,
President.