The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-06
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for tho purpose of providing wheel chairs for some of the shut-ins who have not until now been out in the sunshine for years. Letters were read from OtIs skinner of New York, and Governor Woodruff of Connectl cut, both of whom expected to be pres ent and speak, but were detained by other engagements made necessary at the last minute. The work of Mrs. Russell Sage was mentioned. her ef- forts in behalf of the society having made her very near 10 them as a mem Der. She has provided summer out inEs for the mothers and children of New York. and Mrs Burns Just here suggested that more should be done for the tired mothers. by sending them into the country with Inc chill dren Tho tenement house district ex- hlblt was recommended as worthy of careful inspection should 1t be brought to our state. Tho need of work by hundreds of men was also referred to, as there are so many will ing 10 work who cannot find employ ment. Eight thousand letters were answered at Christmas time and work was found for many who asked for lt. as the greatest charity at that time seemed to be to help those who were willing to help themselves.
 -Yhe matter of making slight changes in the rules of the society was then brought up Miss Eleanor Booth Of New Haven made a motion that on the birthday of the Tribune Sunshine society meetings be held in every city where there is a branch, for an entertainment of some sort the proceeds of which shall be | sent to Mrs Pierce for her general work The forming and naming of the society was then explained A plea was issued in tho New York Tribune In 1898 for papers. book and games for shut ins" and from tho answers 1t was cer- tain that many people all over the country were interested, II was decided to form the Tribune Shut-in society,"" and pins were designed as a badge of membership 4 society which was al- ready using the name "shut-ln" made l lA'A''Ng Il'NtNNlt gnu lll tAh'l " ny able to use tho little badges planned for the society, thought was brought to i bear by the managers as to a word which would fit. and at the same time | be appropriate for tho letters on tho pin The Tribune Sunshine society 'was the result and the name was adopted ! January 15 1897 The rules were read | ,,st,t t,t, fvo, Aot ott tr,t,t changes made and tho amendments l accepted
 ! Letters were read from Dr Ennis of ! the Consumptlve home, suggesting that the house be sold and money used for society work Dr. Ennis and his wife | are obliged 10 give up the care of the | home on account of III health and thus | far no one has been found to take their places Tho suggestion was turned over | 10 the board of advisers of the homo for their opinion and action
 ' Reports were read from the Summit branch, ono of their charities being a 1 rest home, and their plans for summer | work already planned
 The United branch Of Brooklyn told of the number of Easter eggs sent to the hospital, and of work among the l little mothers
 The Arlington branch, New Jersey, l Is a children's society with 250 mem | bers, and was formed eight years ago.
 Miss Virginia Jones reported on the working girls home In upper New York state.
 Mrs Frost of New York, for Moth CTS circle, told of good done for crip- pied children, and of the Thursday 1 afternoon teas for women, where the children were taken care of while the mothers rested-some entertainment planned for each of the teas and the 1 May party and June walk held each year in Central Park
 Miss Currie of the Little Missionary association, has gone to the homes of the poorest people on the East side. Five hundred children have been car cd for during the winter and 130 chill drcn are taken daily in the day nurs- cry,
 Mrs, Green, from the Chelsea branch, has members out west who still contribute to the society. Her report was largely of the Rest Home in Clark's Falls, for working women. An annex has been arranged for, and $250 was needed for furnishing, Tho following amounts were pledged on the spot $5 from Queen Esther branch, New Haven; $30, Bridgeport branch; $25, Elm City branch $25, Mayflower branch bed was offered from friend S5, Fassaic branch; s5,
 Coreopsis branch; $5O Mrs. Ashley; $5, Manhattan branch No, 10; s25, Mrs. Shirer, Chelsea; S5, Mrs. Caul- kins; $5, Sunshine Mothers club.
 Mrs w. A. Granville's report as president from Connecticut, gave an outline of work and named branches formed in order of organization. Elm City, 100 members; Mayflower branch,
 50 members; Queen Esther branch
 Bridgeport branch Coreopsis branch, tlarks Falls, and Clinton branches. Following the reading of her :eport,
 Mrs. Granville presented Mrs. Burns with @ gavel, bearing the inscription, "To Mrs Clarence Burns, Pres, Gen. Of the T. $, $, with the loving regard of the r. $. $. branches of Connecti- cut" Mrs. Burns accepted it with some very charming remarks of grati-
 tude and appreciation.