The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-24
THE KINGS DAUGHTERS.
The Durham Branch VIII Establish a
Home For Old Women.

Among the organizations of uni
ted Christian effort, there is probably
none that appeals more to the heart
Of the thoughtful woman than that
known as the Kings Daughters. The
title in itself should be, and is, an
inspiration. Under the leadership of
Mrs. Margaret Bottome, a woman of
rare gifts of mind and heart, and en-
lowed with Heavenly graces, it has
become q national organization, rep
resenting all phases of Christian ac-
tivity.
It's departments of work are varied.
They may all be included under three
heads: Protective, Benevolent and
Rescue. There are few cities or towns
that have not felt the uplift that comes
from the presence of circle of wo-
men engaged in one or more of these
lines of work.
North Carolina has had a few cir
cles for a number of years, but the
work in the State is not so strong as
lack of information. Women do not
realize the possibilities that lie in the
different phases of this work waiting
to be developed.
The work is so comprehensive that
the most Venturesome may find an
opportunity for projecting radical
measures, and the timid need have
line of work that does not accord
with their conservative ideas.
Each circle undertakes the work
best suited to its needs and is self
governing. Mrs. Burgwyn, of Weldon,
the leading officer, known as the State
Secretary has a general oversight of
the circles, For the past year, she
has been putting forth every effort
to unite the energies of the various
organizations, looking toward the es-
tablishing of a Reformatory for young
criminals. This is to be located near
PinehurSt. The ground for the build
ing has been donated, and she hopes,
when the matter is presented to the
Legislature, to receive an appropria-
ton.
Durham realized her need Of some
thing which would unite the workers
of the various denominations. The
need was met when the Whatsoever
Circle was organized about two years
ago, having for its motto "InaSmuch
as. we done it unto the least" etc.
There were twelve charter members;
now about sixty names have been en-
rolled and the community has given
evidence of its sympathy by kind ex-
presslons of interest and a ready re-
spouse to all requests for aid.
The benevolent phase of the work
has been developed thus far. Appli-
cations for assistance oI various kinds
are constantly coming in, and are al
ways responded to when investigation
proves the case worthy one. Visits
to the sick and practical expression
of our sympathy in the form of some
delicacy or luxury have been their
reward. Sometimes a tear in the eye,
warm clasp of the hand, or a hearty
God bless YOU has proved the truth
of "A cup of cold water"
During the past summer. something
over forty dollars (S40) was invested
in ice, which was distributed to the
sick who were unable to purchase it.
The circle hopes in the coming year
to establish in Durham a Home for
Old Ladies, thus giving a tangible ex-
preston of their interest in those less
fortunate than themselves. (The State
has already one home of this kind I'M
der the auspices of the Kings Daugh-
ters. located at Raleigh).
The first effort in this direction will