New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-07-25
BLOSSOMS FOR THE SICK.
INCREASED WORK OF THE NATIONAL.
FLOWER, PLANT AND FRUIT GUILD.


FLOWER, PLANT AND FRUIT GUILD.
The National Flower, Plant and Fruit Guild Is
doing ia beautiful anc cheering work for poor
humanity larger scale than ever this summer.
Since June branches have been organized IN VII
rntngt0n. Ohio; F1shkill-on-Hudson. n. 7: Stock
bridge. Mass: Fslconer. n. Y; strattord. Conn
Sands Point, n. 7; Carthage Ohio; Seabright
y. =. and Nutley y : The central office at No.
70 Ffth-sve is IN constant receipt Of letters ask
ing where contributions should be sent and apply
ing for the approved labels that insure free
transportation by the i've leading express com
panies Of the United States.
The guild formed by Mrs. John Wood Stew
at, niece Of former Governor Morton Of New
York Mrs Stewart was recovering from severe
illness when one day e basket OF beautiful flowers
sent 70 her. Her pleasure n receiving them
great that the thought occurred 10 her: IF
these flowers bring such glow of delight 70 me
I lie here, when every luxury is within my
reach, what would they be those who shut
IN sitting rooms bare hospital wards?" When
health returned she put the thought into action
and organized society 70 distribute flowers 10 the
sick poor Mrs Stewards position made Il an easy
matter 70 arrange for gifts Of wedding decorations
from churches and homes, and the supplies came
freely. and many hospitals and other institutions
were made happy by the floral souvenirs. The
guild was made National and since It's inception
IT 1875 has increased steadily in influence and
branches in most OF the large cities and many
small towns throughout The country. JeIlies and
vegetables have been added to the original design,
and the members, in preparing the former for
their own families. put aside a few Jars for the
guild Yesterday barrel OF Jelly glasses was sent
from the central Office & branch IN New Jersey
that asked for Il Mrs. Morton. who is IN Europe
this summer. left instructions that the vegetables
EToTH in the large garden al her country place
should be sent every week - places designated
BY the guild
The officers Of The guild are Mrs Winthrop sar-
gent general president Boston: Miss Irene L Test
v-ce-presideut. Council Bluffs Iowa; Mrs. John r,
DrezeI. general treasurer. New-York City and
Mrs. Edward L. Harding. general secretary. New
York City.
The oficers Of the New-York City branch are
Ms William T. Blodgett honorary president; Mrs.
? " Vanderbilt, president; Miss Anita Lawrence.
treasurer, Mrs. Edward L Harding, secretary; Ad-
v.sory Board-Dr. T. GailIard Thomas hospitals:
Mrs. schaUffer. city missions: James 3. Reynolds
college settlements; John H. Denison, mission
churches Seth T Stewart. vacation schools.
HOW DANNY FOUND A HOME
In many cases the collectors are also distributors,
and their reports often are full OF pathos. This
count sent II by one branch last week:
Ny experience this week is confined TO a wee bit
q a tenement room in which two elderly naidens
I've. In the room above them & widow had recent
ly cied, leaving a small boy 70 paddle his own
canoe There seemed only one thing left for him
some public institution AFTER the funeral the Ut
lie chap came 70 the TWO sweatroom' seam
stresses little bundle OF clothes n hand, ana
stood murely sobbing before them
Wen. Danny. did ye come 10 say goodbyI
Don't CRY: we'll come 70 ye q often as We can
I don't want 70 90 70 the poorhouse- On. please.
ks-ie-Alss Donigsn-let me bide wild ye, cause ye
were that kind me mother it's me heart is broke
10 70 way from ye.'
But Danny dear" protested the elder woman,
IT'S often we have a scaut meal 70 help ourselves
w4c II the institution yen get enough 20 eat
and wear"
oh, Katie don't send ne away I'll eat almost
nothing. and III soon be crowd up an work for
ye then. It's ne own mother begs OF ye- Danny
said she wild her dyiu' breath. get on yer knees
en pray the kind crayIhurs 10 give ye e home. an
Gods bessin' won't be stayed away from thin
While the good soul was telling about II, with
ne kindly tears IN her eyes, Danny came soitly up
behind her and left kiss on the back OF her neck
and then resumed his sewing for after school hours
ne puts many stitch help pay for his keep,
ss the good woman braVely tells him. 20 make him
teel he is not burden That's my fruit ard hoVer
spot above a.! others, and q quart OF fresh fruit
ard some sweet smelling flowers IND their way 10
these hard working people every week
POsIEs FOR LITTLE CRTPPLEs-
Another collector reported:
went 70 the Home for Crippled Children with
ny basket Of posies II really pitiful TO see
nose helpless tots stretch out their hands ana
ssAger tie flowers gave them as Il they were
nunger-soul- hunger-satished One little vail
gola-y helpless 20 her feet and legs. hello q
D-1eh % blossoms and stared at them Win d