Evening journal., 1912-05-03


Sunshine Editor. Evening Journal
On Friday evening, April 26th, the
State annual meeting l. S. s was held
in the library of tho Delaware Com
mission for the Blind, 305 West
Eighth street. The State president,
Mrs. Harry Hackett read an interest
ing report of the work done by the
Delaware Division showing that much
had been received from the order of
lslks, the Needle Work Guild Of Hoe
kessin. and others, showing that the
public have confidence in Sunshine.
whose aim is to do the largest amount
of good 10 the largest number Of por-
sons at the least expense. Reports
by the year by branches were as foi-
lows.
Delaware Branch showed that many
articles of clothing have been passed
on baskets OF food to the needy,
medicines and milk TO the sick. flow
ers, letters and postal cards sent 10
the shut-ina, wheel-chairs kept for
the use of canvalescents and shut-ins.
West End Branch reported work Of
similar character and had also made
infants clothing and passed them on
where needed
Cynthia's Helpers Branch showed
that il had been distributing Good
Cheer" in a similar way and also re-
ported having furnished a substantial
check for the purchase of embossed
books FOR the Library for the Blind.
The Peoples Church Branch, Of
Dover showed surprisingly large
amount Of work done in the most
cheerful and unobtrusive manner
The Milford Branch did not send
any report but an International Off
Ger, who was present. announced that
the branch reports TO general head
quarters.
c. II. Van Trump made a brief adj
dress in which he expressed appreci-
alton for the assistance given in the
selling of articles made by the blind.
he pointed out that IL each one present
would use the brooms made by the
blind and induce some one else to
use them the business would be great
ly increased These brooms are made
at sos West Eighth street. this city,
and arc better than ever as tho very
best grade OF Illinois corn is now put
into then he also called attention
60 tho Colonial Rugs, both small and
room sizes. and invited the members
to see the large looms on the
premises.
Edward w. Mauldln, the blind
, piano tuner. rendered a selection OF
/ the piano, which was highly appreci
j ated
The election OF officers followed
The new president made a few re-
marks IN which she urged, that n al
pull together in a kindly. cheerful
spirit. success win surely follow.
II was decided TO send the new
president as a delegate from Delaware
TO the International Sunshine Conveu.
tion, TO be held this year at Roches.
ter, n Y. May 16. n and is.
When the meeting adjourned Mrs
Frank Sparks, chairman of the State
Ways and Means Committee. called
the committee together and arraNg &c.
ments were made TO hold a bake and
/ candy sale on Saturday. May IL. Mrs
William NJ. Pyle, 21t Concord avenue
is chairman for the table to be IN
= front Of the drug store at the north
east corner Of Eighth and King streets
: Mrs. Harry Dixon Is chairman OF the
table to be at 704 Madison street
E They will be assisted by members "a
the various branches. Contributions
: and orders may be sent TO Mrs. Pyle
or TO Mrs. Dixon. 1909 West Eighth
J street. phone 1918 Look for tn,
, yellow and white pennant on May II
, IN the markets.
r The Cynthia's Helpers Branch vii