Evening journal., 1909-12-22
. Merry Christmas.

A Merry Christmas.
know II IL were In the power Of tho
members OF the Sunshine Society everyone
would have a merry Christmas. but while
we cannot reach everyone we shall ho
happy in doing what we can. VIII you do
tho samel ono OF tho peculiar things
about Sunshine is that VIC can use every
thing that Is in good condition. so IL you
have something that Is good and you
do not need At, send Il TO our headquarters
ana wo arc suro 20 know lust where 70
send IL where II will he appreciated.
There are a good many streets right IN
our own city where Santa Claus Will not
20 this Christmas unless you or / direct
him, for they arc hidden away and Santa
Claus will need a guide. How 1 wish I
could touch tho hearts OF mothers whose
chldrcn are blessed with so many good
things. Tor 7 am suro that n they would
take Santa Claus TO some poor child this
year they would experience a happiness
tho like Of which they have never known.
know OF a mother who has three chill
dren. yet she finds time each year 20 dress
a doll and tako Il 20 the poorest little girl
she can find, leaves II at the door and
goes away unknown and unthanked. IL
does not require much imagination 20 pic
turc tho little girl IN a home whero pow
erty reirns supreme when she realizes the
doll really IS for hcr-how close she holds
Il TO her little bosom as she sings her
treasure TO sleep In feverish bliss OF pos
session with a vague sense that some
where. somehow there Is a God that cares
This year have asked my Sunday
School girls 20 each take a gift 10 at least
ono home where they think Santa Claus Is
not likely 20 enter. for I firmly beleyo
that 1T IS more blessed to give than rs-
ceivc"
To YOU my dear members. who have
worked so faithfully and so untifingly
throughout the year-who have been the
medium OF carrying sunshine into so many
lives--I wish you peaceful Christmas
May you experience peace and Joy that
only comes with the consciousness that
wo have done our best.
"Oh. Lord. give mo good work to do
that I may forget myself ana find peace
ia doing It for Thee. Though I am poor.
send mo 10 carry some gift to those who
arc poorer aomo cheer TO those who are
I lonelier since they have not known tho
friendship OF Jesus Grant mo tho chance
10 do n kindness to one OF Ills little ones
and light Thoh my Christmas candle at
tho giadnoss Of an innocent and grateful
heart.
The President.
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Letter From Milford.
At headquarters we have received n
most interesting letter from tho prcsi-
dent OF the Alden Branch, Milford. This
branch makes It their special work TO
supply the rooms OF tho sick with ncces-
stiles for they realize that very few peo-
pie; rich or poor. provide for possible III
ness When It comes the demands arc
many and urgent, so they have a wheel
chair. reclining chair. a Hitz bath tub.
bed pans. night clothing. sheets, material
for bandages, etc, and often times buy
the milk and ice and have given kimonos,
clothing and shoes for children, flowers
and books. etc. What beautiful work
I they arc doing, and all so quietly. The
physicians and nurses OF tho town know
where 20 call for aid and they receive II
without any feeling Of obligation OF
charity Tho Sunshine Society is always
glad TO be able TO loan anything that II
has in order that another may be made
comfortable. ana we do this for th'
stranger as willingly as We would for 9
dear friend
industrial School Visit.
Sunday. December ~. it was the plea
sure Of some OF tho members OF tho Be
Hive Branch 70 visit tho Girls Industria
school. Tho vesper services at this schoo
are always so helpful. DR.. Hannal
Thompson addressed the girls and gave
an interesting and instructive talk on the
care Of our bodies for the indwelling OF
the holy spirit. our Misses Groves and
NickIe sang duet and we enjoyed the
instrumental music tho solo Of Miss
suadIey and the singing by tho girls OF
tho school.
Tho best portion OF good mans life
Is his little nameiess. unromembered acts
OF kindness and love.
Visit to Hope Farm.