New-York tribune., 1908-06-15
MONEY RECEIVED.

Mrs. E w, of Manhattan, has sent $40 for the
deserted mother L NJ. A, of Brooklyn, 81 for the
same; Mrs Z. L. Borden, s10 of which S is Tor
this neither and IS for the consumptive young man.
Mrs. Joseph II. Lester, of Long Island, $; Mrs. H
A Potter of New Jersey. S., and Mr. D., 81, tow
ard the fund for the consumptive man, to bring
him 10 his home in Brooklyn; B. 0. r.. of Penn
syvania IS for the emergency fund; c. c. w, of
Bedford n. Y. 81, and C. NJ w, of Winterton
n Y 81 for little Joey Mrs Cooper. of Tuxedo
Park has sent her check for $50. one-half of
which is be used "for outings for tired moth
ers babies and old people, and one-half for the
emergency fund" Mrs. Cooper adds her word of
appreciation In saying: For years have been in
,erested in the Tribune Sunshine Column and the
work of the society, which is always so well man
aged" Mrs Frances G. Ca!kins, of Yonkers
branch, sent S. for the I. S. S. Rest Home at
CIark's Falls: "A Friend of the Children and
Needy Ones" Waterbury, Conn, s.; Miss c. L.
I.athrop 81 for poor mother: Amy A. Barnes has
forwarded s., a gift from the Purchase branch
to be applied TO the emergency fund. She says
We are so glad to help in the good work. for
surely there many who need a helping hand
Mrs A. S Machn sent g for the consumptive
man: George Baker. s.. I'm memory OF Kate
Couger Baker, a ray of sunshine help where
needed; Mrs s.. g for outing fund, and Green
wjch Conn 81 for deserted mother. For Rest
Home: Mrs. F. II. Benton, s.; Mrs w. H. Doane.
s. 80: Mrs. Ashley, 81: Mrs Dillon. 80 cents; Mrs.
P 50 cents for special needs
IS s REST HOME
As was Anticipated the opening day at the T.
S S Rest Home. Clark's Falls, Conn, proved
delightful affair The delegations from New Haven
branches arrived the day before and assisted in
making the home attractive with flowers
trbuted from the gardens of the neighbors. The
large letters 1T S. s. covered with yellow
and white roses, the society colors, by Mrs.
Kuehne and attracted much attention Under the
large new awning were placed long tables, where
refreshments in charge of the Neighborhood Circle
were served during the afternoon.
Carriages and autos began to arrive early. bring
ing guests from New York. Watch Hill. North
Stoninston. Westerly and Hopkinton. large
barge brought the Ashaway visitors and other rep
resentatives were from Providence South Nyack,
N. Y. and Bloomfield. n. J. The intermittent
showers the late afternoon did not dampen the
enthusiasm of the guests, although they kept
many from distance from attending the exercises.
The general secretary explained the purpose and
of the general society, and the great need of
sustaining rest homes where overworked wage
earning and tired mothers could find rest
full comfort and real sunshine. The most cordial
appreciation was expressed for the hearty
operation and splendid work done for the Rest
Home by the members of the Neighborbood Circle
the local T. S. S. branch.
Mrs. F. B. Walker, president Of the Elm City
branch. New Haven; Mrs. T. ]. Adams. president
of the Mayfower branch; Mrs. P F. Frost, presi-
dent of the Mothers Sunshine Circle of New York
and Mrs. P, A Greene, president OF the Chelsea
branch. all spoke of their own special work In the
name of sunshine
The young people OF Ashaway were disappointed
in not having a straw ride to the Home in the
evening account of the showers, but public
automobiles pressed into service and tho
three miles covered in few minutes The
frequent trips brought large delegation for the
evening entertainment IN the chapel. There were
songs. bell and drum solos. recitations and mono
logue. and later ice cream and cake were served
Miss Low OF Ashawey, deserves special thanks
for providing delightful entertainment
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TO enjoy the peacefuness of this country home
among the Connecticut hills. Nor there lack
of good things to eat-milk cream and delicious
STRAWBERRIES at every meal. The Home is open
to receive guests Two already there to re-
main for several weeks. The Annex" will furnish
additional accommodations. The Mary Il. Ferris
memorial room attracted much attention by its
handsome furnishings. The Mothers room is
adorned with numerous gifts of Individual mem
bers as a token Of their deep appreciation of the
untiring work done by Mrs. T. A Greene in con
nection with the Home, well of personal
esteem. The small of $40 will pay weeks
board and all transportation charges from New
York. When party goex- special rates he