Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-17

training of three fatherless children,
who are fast developing wholesome
ideas of support for themselves and
! their mother. The ambition of the eld-
est lad is to become a farmer. and his
sister wants to be a teacher. Brought
up on modern outdoor and fresh air
theories. the children are gradually
overcoming their early physical handi-
caps: Several who have helped this
FAMILY in the past year and who have
received from time to time confidential
reports relating to the family's happiness
and well being have already sgnified
their desire to continue their co-opera-
ton.
Ten dollars per week, or $500 for the
round year, is needed for this con-
structive home and health giving. $500
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES acknowledged,
Mrs ]. p. 81; Mrs. E. E E., So: E. c. F.,
50; a. NJ. L. Pledge, SO; ]. II. n, 81;
Dr.. and Mrs A. G. Wilkinson, 50 Through
The starr: through Mrs. NJ: r: F., $40;
n. NJ B., So; Mrs. S. F. c., So; Fl. s., 81;
total, s152. Still needed, 1878.
Opportunity No. 6-our Friend Mrs.
Wigs Again.
How do you do. my dear?' is the
CHEEKY greeting to all Corners of a dear
old grandmother who has undertaken
to bring up her two orphan grandchildren
DishurSing sunshine and good will.
after the fashion of Mrs. Wigs of the
Cabbage Patch. this faithful old soul
refuses to be anything but kindly and
hopeful in the midst of adversely. The
grandchildren have caught her spirit
of industry. The little girl is mother
ing her dollies or buSily sewing for
them, while her little brother is busy
With his tools or living with the he
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great delight.
How this good soul can make go so
far the So per week which is asked for
her no one can tell. Total amount for
the year, $3.50
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ]. ". B. s25; H.
S, 81; total, SIG. Still needed, 1884.
Opportunity No. THE Brim of the
Melting Pot.
Without relatives to help her, but
with her church doing what it can, a
thrifty German widow. handicapped
by poor eyesight, is bringing up in
model fashion five bright American
born future citizens, the eldest thirteen
years. Reports from the children's
school show how we'll they are doing
at their studies. The eldest boy already
cherishes an ambition to become
physician in the nilsson field. or a min
lister. The family is highly respected in
ITS own neighborhood.
FIVE dollars per week, or $3.50 for the
year is asked for Christmas present
for this family. $3.50.
Contributions. II. N, sa5; II. s., 81;
total, $26. Still needed, 1884.
Opportunity No. S-Never Say Die.
F'orsaken by her husband and forced
by broken health to give up the work
by which she supported her two chill
dren, this mother refuses to surrender.
Search is being made for the husband
to compel him to do his part, but it is
doubtful if he can be found. Meantime,
the family has been moved to smaller
quarters, and the woman is doing sew
ing as she is able at home. Her church
and two relatives out of their meager
store are doing what they can to help
the mother keep her children. but SIS
per week is needed in addition to other
If this family is to have Christmas
cheer all the year round. $3.50.
Contributions-H. s., 81. Still needed,
$3.50.
Opportunity No. e-Enforced sepa-
ration.
The guiding spirit of this family is
bravely facing the hard situation of
separation from her incurably ill hus-
band, who is receiving hospital care
She is working hard to make a good
home for her four little children, the
eldest eleven and the youngest six
months. Cnaided, she will fail in health
and purpose. for this mother is an ar
rested case of tuberculosis and should
not be allowed to struggle alone to