The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-14

l AI1lllO0 S1I1O I110 ISdQ16S Tn CnaTR9 or the | different tea rooms were transform ed | into bowers of beauty, calling forth many words of praise. A very fine | musical program was much enjoyed ! and the generosity of the artists giv-
 ing their time and talent greatly ap-
 preciated. Mrs. Molly Daily Ogren
 was in charge, assisted by Miss Belle | Blackstone Mrs. Clarence Hayes. Mr. Albert Lapke, Mrs. John Thompson l and Miss Ada Tuck.
 January 1st, 1913, saw the new story
 on St. Vincent's hospital built to house
 the maternity and children's ward
 completed, by strenuous effort and
 rigid economy on the part of the Sis
 ters of Charity, who found it tmpos-
 s1ble to furnish and open them for
 some time owing to lack of zunds with
 no immediate prospect Of obtaining
 them. The Ladies of Charity decided
 this was their opportunity to help. and '"The Colonavilla,'' a worthy sue cessor of ''The' Cosmovi11a'' given in 1910, was the result of their careful planning. With their usual enthu- s1asm the members entered into it de- tern1ined to make it a success and were met on every side with such ready cooperation that it seemed safe to authorize the Sister superintendent to order the furnishings and equip ment at once. On Feb 2d, the day following the close of '@The CoIona- villa'', the new wards were opened and the little patients transferred to their new pleasant and comrnodious quar- ters. Many of our mem bersj visiting them for the first time on the day of our February meeting, voiced the gen era1 sentiment that to see the children in the sunny airy wards, and the lit tie convalescents enjoying the sun parlors provided for them, more than repaid them for their laibors in pre- pairing for ''The Colonavilla'' and their mi f7J -iT71-
 T wish personally, and for the La dies of Charity and the Sisters to thank all who assisted in making the nightly entertainments a strong at traction, the United German Singing Societies for their services the opening night, all those taking part in the minstrels, the tableaux, the ColOnaviIIa march, Prof. w. Gilbert Newell for his kindness in rehearsing the march Ma jor Louis J. Hermann for the use of other courtesies extended, Captains Merritt, August, Bennett and Lieut. 1 Brag'ue for the use of their company parlors, MT. s. 2. PoH for scenery loaned for the tabIeaux, the PoH stage manager, MT. Wn. Jackson, and his stage crew who generously gave their 1 time for the stage setting and all l work connected with it, Mr. Wrn. Schmidt, architect, for his valuable l services designing the booths and s11- pervising their erection, Messrs F. J. | and Chas l.. Gaylord l who loaned flags and draperies to va rfous committees, Messrs. Hawkins. I Beck and Horan who loaned palms and contributed flowers, to all the | merchants, societies and individuals, | so great a number that it is impossible | to mention them individually, who con- tributed by donations, personal service and attendance, to the gentlemen who were of great assistance to us serv- ing on the door, ticket and floor com ntttees, to the Press of Ehe city of | Bridgeport, who by the generous and prominent space given our press no t1ces gave us valuable aid, and who since the organization of our society has invariably given ready and court eous response to our frequent calls for their cooperation, and been an inn public who has unfai1ingly our various enterprises to each and every one who In any way aided or encouraged us, we return heartfelt thanks and assure them of our appreciation and that of the Sis pleasure can be offered than to add to the comfort of the mothers and children needing their care
 - The sewing circle realizing that en- arged wards need an increase of SUD- plies, have been doing splendid work. md the ladies attending each week 1 are to be highly commended for their We trust that more members will join in this very use- 'ul branch of the society's work that LII the labor and responsibility may lot rest on the loyal few. With the new wards furnished and occupied, our work for them is by no means at an end, as a larger sum than ever is needed to carry on the work which is 'ur first duty to the hospital, furnish
 
 tick. About $1,500 IS needed each year or this purpose, and when we receive he reports showing the number of 'oor cared for free of charge, who lave no means and who will not re- eive aid from the Charities depart re cared for in the one free bed at he disposal of the hospital, when we ee the work done weekly at the clinic by the Sisters for the out hat the sum we save them in furnish ng the supplies Is well spent and nore accomplished with it than we ould hope to, many deserving suffer- ITS helped back to health that we ould not reach we should take pleas Ire in the thought that we are aiding n an humble manner the great cause f Charity, for which our Sisters give ID family, home, and often their life.
 tIn closing I want to thank my aithful co-workers, the officers. direc- DTS and members of the Ladies of 'harity, for their many acts Of kind ess and consideration, their helpful ess, eyer ready to take up any work equtred of them with a spirit that Till always give me great pleasure to scall, and I fervently hope that each nd every one will reap the reward f work we'll done, and charity cheer lIly bestowed.'
 (signed) MRS. M. H FORD.