Evening journal., 1911-10-05

Delaware Division of the Interna.
tional Sunshine Society.
State colors, peacock blue.
International colors, yellow and
white
State President of Delaware, Mrs
Harry c. Hackett, 6O4 N. Harrison
street City. D. g. A. phone. 4229-D
All news intended for the Sunshine
column should be sent to Mrs Helen
II. White, 103 West 25th, Street, or
call 57O5-A and report TO her the
news of your Branch
Sunshine defined: The object Of
the society is to bring a little happi-
ness and sunshine into the life Of
those less fortunate than ourselves,
and to do this is a modest and re-
tiring manner. It is a noble work
and reaches out into the highways and
byways Of life; it helps to make men
better and broadens the life Of
every worker. 1t does not draw a
line at creed or nationality. but ex-
tends a helping hand to all.
IF you see a brother struggling up
the steep pathway of endeavor,
Give a lift.
Do not wait until tomorrol. do II
now or do il never.
Give a lift"
A business meeting of the Cynthis
Helpers Branch of |. S. S. was held
on Tuesday evening, September fifth,
at the home of Mrs. John Thompson,
No SOC West Fourth strete. Work
for the Fall and Winter was planned.
Ways and Means" was a topic con-
sidered, and realizing that frequent
demands would be made on our
treasury. It was decided to hold a
"Rummage Sale" on Wednesday and
Thursday, November 18th and 10th,
in the W G. T. q. rooms, 100 West
Sth Street We ask our friends to re-
member the date, so II they have
any articles to donate for the sale. we
will gladly accept it, and by calling
d. & A. phone 1892 and telling us of
donation, we will send for same. a
Roll Call" was held by the branch
on Tuesday evening" September 18th
at the home OF Mrs Ralph Holley
Pine street above Eighth, which was a
success.
Members who had been prevented
from attending the regular meetings
for various reasons, responded to
their names, and letters received from
members who had removed from our
city. were read. telling their Interest
in the branch work.
A drawing and guessing contest
was engaged in by the members and
there being several excellent drawers
in the branch. the contest was close
with Mrs. Agnes NJ. Kyle as winner
of the first prize and Mrs, McCarroi
second. AS the members arrived, eacl
oneydeposited a donation toward NIL
ineso basket to 90 as sunshine chef
from the branch to a worthy family
We were told of a little child VIII
had no shoes, when right away, oni!
a very small contribution being re
onired from each one, and the littl'
shoes we're assured, and ordered
hought the next day. A VOLUNTARY
cash contribution toward the winters
work of Cynthis Helpers Branch
was laid on the table by each membe
nresent. when after a well earne'
and most delightful social time. ant
the very encouraging words OF ou
branch president, Mrs, EilWooI
Brown. that she considered this meet
ing almost the "best yet and wa
nroud of our efforts. our evening
closed with the Sunshine prayer
"Tbe little deeds Of every day,
Shape that within which lives 10
aye
On Tuesday evening September 26t
IA Jolly masqueraders proceeded L
the home of Miss Edith Francis TO
the purpose of holding the regula
fall meeting of the Delaware Brancf
s S. Before the meeting much Ell
iovment was had guessing the name
of the maskers, very few being alb
10 escape being known. Among tn
crowd we're to be found. The Baby
the Society" "A Ghost" "A Dutc
Maid" college Girl" Irish Lassie
"a Ouakeress" "A Bride "One
Of the Coop Family "A Coloni'
name" "A Japanese" "A Dame
and "A Suffragette", which last nan
ed received the prize. a gold pin offei
cd for the best costume. After tn
the regular meeting of the branch wa
called to order by the presiden
Miss Reba B. Smith. A very good n
mort was given by the treasure
showing a balance of $13 in the trea'
urv n was decided to hold run
maze sale on December LIST, and 2n
al the w. c. T. u. rooms. A fine d.
nation of underclothing was given
Miss Smith, by Mrs. Griggs, for di
tribution. II was decided to continJ
sending ice to the Sarah Ann Viii
Home as long as the weather col
tinues warm Magazines passed
nv Miss Smith we're accepted
Misses Robinson and Forman, and
IN seamstress for plain sewing recon
2 mended by her. Greater interest
the Home for Incurables" was urge
nv our president and to further thi
the next meeting of Delaware hranC