New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-16
NEW-HAvEN REPORT.

Mrs. s. P. Dawson secretary Of the Elm City
Comm branch. forwards the report Of the last
business meeting which shows a wonderfully fine
work done in the name Of Sunshine. This re-
port" says Mrs. Dawson. does not begin to tell
the story Of our work. There are gifts and visits
and general good cheer work done which are never
reported recorded"
The T. S. s. Is glad to publish ths recorded"
part OF the work. and hopes that II may prove
incentive to others by showing how much real good
may be done by kind hearts and willing hands.
The report says:
A very important part Of Tuesdays meeting was
the voting OF 500 TO DO deposited in savings bank
hospital THIS is especially gTa; y as Il is safe ale
poor, and sunshine In this form cannot be over
rest Of two months and so regain her health that
she may be able to take UP her chosen work Of
Pathetic and grateful letters were read from re-
cipients OF sunshine expressing heartfelt thanks
These are Tor Easter offering. when each member
Is expected to have Invested her penny TO net q
gain Of g. An especial vote OF thanks was voted voted
to the Sunshine Society.
Miss Rachel / !Nbaugh. matron and head nurse
OF Grace Hospital. was present. and gave a very
comprehensive and Instructive talk on District
graduate nurses OF Grace Hospital 10 the number
OF twenty have organized association TO aid the
P9 96 and nfsqy a8d Reeyy lng SICK So s 1
citation has offered to cooperate with the Tribune
sick. The invalid OUTFIT trunk belonging the
Sunshine Society viii be inspected BY Hiss Al
baugh, and she will then confer with the invalid
trunk committee of the society, Mrs. J. 3 COburn
Mrs. f b. Walker and Mrs. George II. Auing.
Much good will no doubt come OF these Efforts 10
cooperate.
The poverty Iuncheous. that proved successful
and popular last year. Will be repeated again this
month. The hOstesses will be announced later
After the luncheon all the members OF the society
viii meet at one place and play cards The air IS
fun OF rumors OF many interesting events 20 take
place for Sunshine that bid fair to excel even the
railroad whist In novelty and fun and-funds.
The Coreopsis Society. the junior branch Of the
Tribune Sunshine Society. gave q hearts party at
the home OF Miss Bessie Walker. No. l62 York-st-
society invited two friends. Misc Walker gave the
prizes and Mrs. F. B. Walker. her mother. fur
nished dainty luncheon.
In -the evening Mrs. Walker invited the members
Of the Tribune Sunshine Society. with their hus-
bands and new friends. and whist played The
proceeds OF the whist Will go 10 the Tribune sun
shine Society
The following list OF contributions to the branch
were received during the last month: John Mason,
OF the New-Haveu Shoe Company, pair OF
braces fitted to limbs: Mrs. J. S. COburn. sheets.
pillow cases and baby clothes for invalid trunk:
Miss sara France beautiful rug; Mrs. NJ @
Reade. load Of wood T. II. Benton. ton OF coal;
W. T. Tuttle ton OF coal; Mrs. Ives, pair OF bed
slippers: Mrs. Henry Champion, cancelled stamps
and shells TO pass on l. T. Mansfield, furU lturs;
Mrs Armstrong baby carriage; Mrs. J. r. Lyon,
skirt and black cashmere waist; Mrs. Carlton, boys
suit Mrs. c. A. Keyes, overcoat; Mrs. +. II. Ben
ton boys overcOat; Miss c. r. Alderman ton OF
coal: Mrs Jesse WEIGH. suit OF clothes for boy ten
years old: Mrs. F. =. Walker, q; Mrs. II. c. War
ren. overcoat; Mrs. F. C Crabbe. lady's coat furs
hndling wood: Arthur Tenant carting one load
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