New-York tribune., 1907-07-30
GIFTS FOR REST HOME

IN need
GIFTS FOR REST HOME.
The Mayfower branch of New Haven, Mrs T. ].
Adams president has sent a helpful gift TO the
T. S S. Rest Home Clark's Falls. Conn. The
express box contained toilet bowl and pitcher,
lamp. pillows. cushion covers. and one-half dozen
silver plated knives. forks and teaspoons. A mem
ber of the Bridgeport branch has forwarded a
fine large rug the sitting room. The house
mother announces that there will be aprons
sale the home for the benefit OF the outing
fund. and any contribution Of materials will be
welcome, the neighbors interested in the Home
will see that all such contributions are utilized.
a few yards of gingham will help the work,
and the mail package should be addressed IT S.
S. Rest Home. Clarks Falls. Conn
Because this Home is situated in Connecticut II
does not mean that everything should be contrib
uted by branches and members OF that state and
its near neighbor. Rhode Island Members in other
states are invited to take interest in the work
ana make II possible for the L 5. s office to help
wage earners who really need a quiet, restful
place in which 10 spend the little time they have
each year for such recreation.
SUNSHINE CALENDARS
The attractive book calendars entitled "One Day
at a Time that were compiled by Margaret Reid
Mchener and given TO the T. S. s. for dstrou-
ton, have proved of sunshine in many
homes, especially where there are ''shut-ins" ono
was sent TO member in Ohio hospital II
was placed on the wall and each day the nurse
read the quotation for that day and the sentiment
furnished food for thought to the lonely woman,
and she realized never before how one little
act of kindness can carry its message of cheer
Maine member writes: Il going home from
my work and stopped at the office for my mail
was tired and a little cross. but when ! opened
the box and began reading the beautiful thoughts
expressed by different authors the whole attitude
of mind changed TO pleasant reflections. and
send many thanks for this little ray of uplift-
ing sunshine
REQUESTS.
A boy Of seventeen, convalescng from eavera
Illness. is in immediate need of a suit OF clothes
II any member has such spare Will she kindly
send it to the T S. S. office as soon as possible
arrangements have been made for him to go
TO the country, and he cannot leave until he gets
the clothes
Mrs. c. D Chapman president of the Rectory
branch, at Brevard \. c.. writes: The Sweeney
sisters have asked 10 say that they would he
very thankful for some common white wOollen
stocking yarn, to knit up for winter They
the four poor lone mountain whom you
have kindly helped several times" ANY contrhu-
ton Of yarn may be sent direct TO Mrs. Chapman
and she Will take It to the sisters. AS the wife
of a clergyman, Mrs. Chapman finds many oppor-
tunities carry cheer into the isolated homes
about
Mrs. Isaac Stiles of Tuckerton. " j. asks for
silk pieces and remnants of ribbon. A Manhattan
branch president makes an appeal for cloth
ing "for a little bit Of a woman" She weighs only
ninety y-eight pounds and IS In need Of a dress Her
husband is temporarily out of work. Their two
work a packer in a candy factory Now she
has been laid off from work and there is much
need Of cheer. The branch president has provided
the man with suit Of clothes, and has done what
she could help them their present hard
times. This president sends many thanks
for the children's clothing sent by Mrs Woodford
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