The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-17

University Hall. George Washington
University, was filled last evening with
members aud others who gathered for
the annual meeting OF the Associated
Charities
A retrospect Of the activities OF the
society during the past year was given
in the reports Of the treasurer. John
Joy Edison. and the general secretary.
Walter S. Unord- What the society aims
to accomplish was emphasized in the
opening remarks OF Mr.. Justice Brewer.
president Of the society, who presided.
The many. varied. and intricate prob
lens which confront the social and chart
table worker were discussed by Mrs. John
VI. Glenn, chairman, Clinton district.
New York Charity Organization Society,
in an inspiring address. entitled ''The
next street. but one" Miss Mabel T.
Boardman. in the absence Of Ernest p.
BiolInell. national director, American Red
Cross Society, spoke on the relation OF the
Red Cross 20 the Associated Charities.
Seated on Platform.
Seated on the platform with Justice
Brewer were Walter s. Unord. general
secretary Of the society: Mrs. Glenn, Miss
BOardman. Capt James +. oyster, presi-
dent OF the board Of education; Gen.
George NJ Sternberger, president Of the
Society for the Prevention Of Tubercu-
losis; William +. Guide. president of the
Chamber OF Commerce; J. II. Small,
president OF the Board Of Trade; Judge
william II. De Lacy. Michael l. Weller.
president OF the Citizens Relief Associa-
ton; President G. w. Needham, OF
George Washington University; Rev. Dr.
William T. Russell, Col Archibald Hop
hns. A. Lsner. Prof. T. T. Janney,
Rev. J. H Bradford and Cuno II. Rudolph.
Justice Brewer said the Associated
Charities antagonizes no other charitable
organization. nor does II assume superb
orlty over any. Its members believe II
is doing for the city what no other or
ganizauon IS doing and they want every
citizen or Washington 70 feel this Is his
organization. whether he IS a member OF
80 or not
1--WE are striving continued Justice
Brewer, TO prevent any imposition on
the good people of this city by any whose
claims for help are not worthy. We want
10 reach the unfortunate and lift them
up. We want 20 stimulate all TO realize
that they can make something Of their
lives, although they be humble. make
them believe they can become honorable
citizens. a credit 70 themselves, 10 their
families. and to the community"
Miss Boardman gave Illustrations OF
what the Red Cross desires 20 accomplish
in its closer relations TO societies like the
Associated Charities, and expressed the
hope that these societies VIII be able 70
furnish trained social workers from their
own number for the wise distribution OF
emergent relief, just as the Red Cross
Society has 50 long utilized volunteers
from the medical and nursing professions
in time Of national calamity.
Mrs Glenn. IN opening her address on
Tho next street but one" remarked
that the call 20 n large sphere Of useful
ness often intensifles ones perception OF
the duty near at hand.
Election OF Officers.
The following officers were elected:
President. Justice David J. Brewer; hon
orary Vice presidents, Rev. Roland Cotton
Smith. Dr. William T. Russell. I. L.
Blout, Rev. J. II. Bradford, Hennen Jen-
nlngs; treas rer, John Joy Edison: board
Of managers. Ernest p. Bkckness. Judge
W. II. De Lacy. a Lisner. Mrs. Charles
W Richardson. and Rev John Van
Setback. Jr.
IN the absence IN New York OF the
treasurer. John JOY Edison. his report was
read by Cuno II. Rudolph. The report
showed that the total receipts Tor tlee
year ended September 30. 1909. were
ST., 997.3l. and the total disbursements for
work and service, S15,7471O, leaving a !
balance on hand Of $225l21
The general secretary. Walter S. Unord.
reported briefly on the work for the fiscal
year ended September 80. 1919. His report
showed that daring last year the Asso-
ciated Charities had dealt with 4.S59 fami-
lies or individual groups, comprising H.
067 persons. As a matter Of interest, . 5g !
were married couples, 907 widows. 294 de-
serted wives. Isl widOweTs, 20 divorced
or separated. OF the remaining $40. but
2I6 were nonresident single men. This
alone would serve 90 correct any impress
sion that tho Associated Charities IS deal |
ing largely with an iunerant class. En-
ployment was obtained In S35 instances;
legal and correctional aid in 400. Help !
was given the sick IN CTS instances. Ma |
terial relief was given 6.93S times
The total sums distributed and sources |