New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-16


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CHELSEA BRANCH REPORT.
The amount Of good that may be done by mem
summarized report Of the Chelsea branch One
woman with small children had only
good pictures and books on which to realize money
These were disposed Of to advantage by the branch
and 500 secured. which established her in
small business that will support her and keep the
family together. Another family left helpless by
the death Of the breadwnner received clothing and
q check for so. which enabled them 10 move where
they can become self-supportng. A place
secured for a widow with three children Two
widows small wages constantly helped with
school clothing for the children One member gives
frequent boxes Of new remnants. which are d.
ploeo among those VINO can sew ana mace up INTO
waists. aprons and clothing for small children.
One member made dozen outing hats OF silk and
linen. and they were sold for the benefit Of the
branch outing fund One Of the unique things done
By one Of these members is taking care Of the
wardrobe Of q family OF six She goes each week
sends substitute TO do the mending and some
times replaces old garments with new ones. An
appliance was secured for a crippled child; two
consumptive working girls sent TO the woods
where they derived great benefit; twenty-seven
magazines are passed on each month. 10 isolated
places where they are keenly Appreciated: LEO
bound books were sent 10 the Newsboys' Athletic
Club. Tennessee mission hospitals and individuals
scrap pictures TO the sick children IN hospitals
les rolls Of velvet and ribbon 10 "shut-iRs'' In
many states; nine families the list for gen.
eral oversight and care whore Illness and lack Of
work make the helping hand a necessity. One
member gave two hundred yards Of outing fan
mel to be made up into garments parcels are sent
every two weeks TO the South Ferry branch of the
Little Mothers" and the sewing class and nurs-
ing children share in the contents OF these good
cheer gifts.
A NEEDY CASE
Mrs. II. asks II special aid can be given 10
a sunshine member in Brooklyn In whom she and
her husband deeply interested. and whom they
have helped 10 the extent Of their ability The
doctor says this young man has tuberculosis OF
the heart. De needs immediate care and should
be sent TO some healthful locality before he be-
comes fncurable.
REQUEST FOR BOARD
President Of the T. 8. s.: Do you think II would
be possible for you TO find place where | could
send poor consumptive mother and her two little
girls eight, the other five for two or three
weeks ] should like 70 send her to some farm
house. IL possible. in SuOvan County, and will
raise some money 10 pay for her board not to
exceed 80 week for herself and children
thought perhaps you might be able 10 find such a.
place for me through appeal in your Sunshine
column Thanking you IN advance for any possible
assistance you may give IN this matter and trust
ing that may be able send ray sunshine
into this poor womans home through your aid
remain, very sincerely
(Mks) HELEN GOLDSTROM
no. 80 First avenue. New York.
The foregoing request is made by one Of the
members OF the church suffered such terrible
loss IN the Sloeum disaster. Any one living In or
near Sullivan County who is willing to take this