New-York tribune., 1908-02-25
CONNECTICUT SUNSHINE.

Mrs " A Granville. state president OF con-
r1cctfcut reports that the Elm City branch OF New
Haven. has its regular routine OF sunshine "orh-
giving coal and food. paying board for the sick
sending flowers 70 invalids. buying shoes and num-
1arIess other sunshine deeds. The branch has rot
yet decided on its Easter work but a committee
has been appointed 10 think up something that VIII
replenish the treasury.
In the Mayfower branch each member has
pledged herself 10 s., besides aiding the regu-
lar good cheer work always carried by these
earnest workers
The branch has with great loss by the
sudden death OF of its prominent members,
Mrs Frank Lathrop. who died from heart failure
after an operation in New York last week. Mrs
Iathrop was the first treasurer of the Mayfower
branch and always an active and hard working
member and her untimeIy death has cast gloom
over large circle of friends.
The Queen Esther branch is always active. It's
benefacttons extend fsr and wide.
The Coreopsis will its usual Lenten whist
parties for members only, the chief purpose is
10 keep the members in close touch with one an
other This is an excellent idea drift apart
swiftly these busy, rushing DAYS. The branch
will hold an Easter sale Of aprons. cake and small
fancy articles
The Working Girls Sunshine Club, OF Syracuse,
held its annual dancing party February al
Assembly Hall Alhambra. There hundred
and fifty present, including the members and their
guests Miss Virginia /. Jones, president of the
club. received with the other patronesses. The
party was under the direction of Miss Clara Louise
schreuppel. Miss Martin and Miss Ormsbee fur
nished the violiE anG piano music.
a HOME FOR CRIPPLEs
Does an, Sunshine member happen To
have influence 10 obtain near New York City
large old house with a shady yard. where four
teen destitute. crippled children could be housed,
rent free for the summer months? They are all
wei behaved children, and viii be watched and
tended by nurses employed by a committee of WON
Ell Ful. particulars will be given to any member
who feels like helping this committee in its
avor 70 get these helpless little out of the
city next July and August and let them feel The
STRENGTHENING tonic of fine air and cool breszes.
IMMEDIATE NEEDS
one OF The most urgent needs at the present mo-
r,enf is clothing for boys five twelve years
old-also shoes one poor mother in North Caro-
Ina saws her little boys almost naked They
can make barely enough the small patch Of
ground TO provide food. An aged grandmother ~
looking after her mo-herIess grandchildren. and
needs help in The way Of clothing 10 enable the
older children TO attend school.
GIFT or CHEER.
Mrs Nan Valen. OF New Jersey. has kindly OF
sered 10 send a shoulder shawl 10 an invalid
member as a special Sunshine gift. An address
has been furnished.
TO PASS ON"
: IF Manhattan. has contributed a hat and
fancy articles 10 help with the Sunshine work:
7 = e a years numbers Of q current agaZine;
Mrs f A Halsted. Nestield. y. J.. box Of Un-
finished fancy work silks. novelties etc, for chill
.!ren. Mrs Bailey. a suit, coat and magazines; A.
d A of Norwich Conn, garments small
children and bed socks FOR any needy ones The
gifts credited to Ms Martin of Brooklyn,
.Lo,,l,, ba A.. beeu credited L Mrs MaClu.