Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-08
CHARITY'S REWARD.
Great Praise Due Young Ladies Who
Managed Saturdays Easter Fair.
S2I6.50 for ChiIdren's Ward. City Hospital
Mrs. BIainc's Generous Donation.

Augusta may well be proud Of the
great hearted way in which her citi-
Zens respond to every appeal for chart
table public work. and nothing could
better exemplify this generosity than
the prompt response which has been
given to the appeal of the NJ Club for
aid from our people in its attempt to
raise enough money TO complete The
Quitting of the Children's ward in the
City Hospital. -T
For some weeks the Journal has kept
the public notified of the progress OF
this work. which was undertaken by
these young ladies as possible after
their success last Easter. in aid Of the
Kennebec Valley Home. That the pub
lie would aid them they knew: but that
the response would be. so liberal vas
as gratifying as it was unexpected, and
it is with pleasure that we are able to
announce that the proceeds of the fair
including cash gifts. amount to s21s.5o.
This insures not only the complete out
fitting OF the children's ward. but
leaves them a handsome amount for
other work in charitable aid of this
public institution.
cost and came from every part of the
CITY Notwithstanding the threatening
weather, the throng of buyers com
nenced purchasing as soon as the
doors were opened at >. and until y
o'clock the girls of the club were E"pt
busy enough. Lemonade. candy an"
fancy goods disappeared like dew De
fore the sun. and the rapidlty win
which they went and the good nature
of the purchasers caused the eyes OIL
the girls to sparkle and their races 10
shine with one continued smile. Long
before 6 O'Clock the tables were prac-
tically empty and the fair was over.
In addition to the money receipts the
club gave several articles to the nos
initial which were left but when We're
things much wanted. They also nave
several dollars worth of articles whlch
will he put on sale at the rumfnase
sale and whatever is derived from
them will be added to the receipts az
roady acknowledged. 1t is safe TO say
that this sale has added fully va 10
tho cn,,ipment of the hospital, re-
su,t alike creditable to our people anu
IN tho Young girls who have twice SO
sipnallv shown their ability to interest
tho nublic and to conduct a must sue
cessful afternoon sale.
One OF the pleasantest features OF
.,o Gale was the very generous and
unexpectedly large contribution of Mrs
James G.. Blaine. Her aid was solicit
cd by her grand-niece. Emily Stihsoh'
and there was received, SATURDAY
morning. a check for 800. sent TO her
ia ther in answer to the request. IL VIII
no a pleasure to Mrs. Blalnes 1c-
ouaintances in Augusta and those m
terested i'm the fair to read the pleasant
note which accompanied 1t. ana which
we are permitted to print. although
intended by the writer as a personal
note and not for publications:
Washington. April 5. 1901.
Dear Walter-Please see that 'nis
chcck reaches it's goal. We are all Wen.
and I thank you for reminding me oi
the privilege. the greater blessing OF
Giving. I send love to all my cltlzeH-
shin and am now and always,
Affectionally yours.
HARRIET S. BLAINE.
And another unlocked for and Pleas
ant feature was the presentation Oh
numher Of pieces of native painting
nv Mitsuji the Japanese, who Is So
iourning in Augusta.
An attempt was made to keep full
.nd correct list Of the donors. but there
was so much to do that the young Ia
dies fear they have omitted some. The
pivers sent money. candy. fancy arti-
cles. paintings and other things, max
ing a list too long to enumerate. 1t Is
hoped no names have been left out.
hut it seems impossible that mistakes
have not occurred.
The list as kept is: Gov. and Mrs.
Hill. Congressman and Mrs. Burlcigh.
AIRS James G. Blaine. Hon. and Mrs.