New-York tribune., 1901-01-18
ABUNDANT SUNSHINE.


There appeared in the T. 6 S. column on January
an appeal for sunshine to amuse and interest
little crippled girl in Vermont who have an
operation performed The appeal made at the
request of Dana s. Carpenter, of Mddletown
Springs The result of that call illustrates the
tender interest and broad sympathy of Sunshine
workers SO abundant were the gifts that Mr.. Car
penter was obliged to call halt and request that
no more be sent Mr. Carpenters record of the
gifts and the donors names filled thirteen pages of
writing paper For want of spare II will not ba
possible to publish the complete report but the
persons mentioned below contributed to the happi-
ness OF one little Sunshine girl by each sending to
her from one to twelve gifts:
Mrs. 2. NJ. Thompson Helen Erislovv NIrs ~ ID
L'wton Mrs. S. A, Hastings, Mrs j. s Ward ir
j. A D. of Riverhead; Miss r. v Halsey. Caro-
line Spiro, Mrs. w. Ray, Miss s A Torrey. Mary
ana Joanna Mairs. c. L. Allen Little Grace Ruth
e,loru' SIX years old; l. A. Marconner. Little
FRANCES Boyd Mrs c. J. Landon Mrs Joseph
MerWin. Myra J. Tyler, A. S. Hart Miss Eliza
6eth Shultz and four girls Of the Greenpoint
West Miss G j. Carpenter and rs Ee1 anna BI6
P2pSkage containing many beautiful gifts from
stockwe Miss cary, M C Mrs IrT NJ A91se ASens
and lin HGrtSn [ Mabel Cutler. Cherry Valley
sey Mr. Ballard, y NJ b." of Rutland: Miss
Pond. of Springfield Vt; Mrs. H. l.. Mnnsn Mrs IS
fTederlG Cornwall and Miss Hattie b. Riley, of
OF OF PennSylyania: many helpful gifts from Mrs
George w Prentice, OF Rhode Island: GwendoIen
SON OF Michigan; Emma A. Joyner and Mrs L. P
o,t oneud or massachusetts Other packages with
R%snssclaeT Mrs. George Merrill, M, P. F. and
ceived without the of the senders
, Specl9d mention was made of cloth scrapbook
which was most acceptable. and will be used
ho% 5C%ard buying boot for the lame foot Another
ages. one @ for each day of the week. Il sorry
name OF the donor for it was a lovely thought
and proved an enjoyable gift
The gifts included almost everything that could
please child There were many pretty dolls,
boxes Of candy, pictures perfumery boxes of paints
writing tablet, drawing states. colored pencils
ribbons bedroom slippers. a shoulder shawl. paper
dolls neckties, handkerchefs, shells fruit and no
end OF lovely picture books, cards, valentines and
children's papers. Mr.. Carpenters letter of ac-
acknowledgement and appreciation is published below:
President OF the T. S. s. The rays of sunshine
that struck Vermont We're indeed wonderful in their
never be Fuy estmated little S0? saraS eS dg is fhe
happiest girl in the universe AT nresent think ana
the JOY she has received from these remembrances
VIII go a great way toward her Recovery. She
that We did not think It best to send them ali at
once. but we take her bundle each week. She
Ira. that she and her six brothers and sisters
filled 10 the brim with things to amuse her. The
operation was a success, and there is hope that
know OF her later. If the people who CON
tributed to her happiness could have seen her as
amply repaid for the trouble they We're put TO-
have kept close account l could the
things sent and with this forward you the list.
/ would like 10 mention especially the little tots
who In several cases sent their treasures. | have
answered several letters. and Little Sarah" her
SELF VIII answer some as soon as the excitement
has worn on.
M Mss Norma Young one one OF, Of our members here
will some other women not members. No one
need worry because much has been sent, for re-
member there are six for Little Sarah 20 divide
with and long Vermont winter for them in which
to enjoy the pretty things Thanking each and every
for the great kindness shown stranger and
for the abundance OF JOY and gladness they have
given my little friend, remain yours for Sunshine
ID. = CARPENTER.
Middetown Springs VT Jan. Is. 1901.