The Washington times., 1914-06-03

sy MRS APPLETUN r. CLAkk, Jh
That Large streams from little
fountains flow: tall oaks from little
acorns grow Is sentiment as true
today as when II was cast In poetic
mold a hundred years ago. and that
small beginnings in organized ef-
forts may grow to large proportions
Is truly exempl:fed in the work OF
the Starmont Aid for Consumptives,
formerly known as the Starmont
Auxiliary.
II may be remembered that until
few years ago there was no nearby
place where sufferers from tuber-
cu'osij might find a refuge and
proper treatment, and few PAGES
where such treatment could be OBJ
tanned at moderate cost.
Through the persistent efforts OF
Gen. George NJ. Sternberg and others
associated with him, such place
finally was established at Washing
ton Grove, Nd. in the autumn of
1906. and was named the Starmont
Sanatoriurp.
The purchase and equipment of the
place so nearly exhausted the funds
that had been raised for the erter-
prise. that there was.no provision for
patients who might need financial
aid
It soon developed that some of the
earliest cases under treatment were
IN need of such help. and without 1t
would be obliged to abandon Their
hopes of restored health To render
imme iiate assistance to these was
L4 ~ arof NJ
ested ladies.
Four Launch Organization
A tea and bazaar were held. and
sufheient sum of money raised 20
meet the emergency. At the same
time an invitation was extended to
any who might be desirous of still
furthering the work. and date was
get for a meeting. few days later.
Only three others. besides myself.
gathered at the appointed time. Mrs.
Sternberg and two neighbors. Mrs
A. N. McLachlen and Mrs. F. W.
Parker, a rather discouragingly small
number to face the situation of rails
ing a large sum of money. When
a fifth lady appeared she was hailed
with delight but much disappoint-
ment ensued when 1t was learned
that she had only called to inquire
Il she had left an umbrella at .he
bazaar a few days before.
ITndaunted, however, We turned
our attention to the work of or
gnnization and divided the necessary
offices among us. Probably De-
cause the met ting was held at my
house. the presidency was laid upon
my shoulders, while with prodlSal
~ n
members as vice presidents. reserv-
ing the remaining lady for seere-
taiy and treasurer.
Deciding to make our annual dues
only one dollar. this officer was Tot
heavily burdened at the first meet
ing. s...-
Then We got busy.
kind nrinter contributed his
work. and we sent broadcast
among our friends an appeal for
help.
pointed for the next meeting an en-
onuraging number appeared ana
many not able to be present sent
During the eight years of its exist
ence. all sorts of entertainments
have been attempted. lunches, pa
Ears. card parties and theater bene-
fits. and most of them with an en-
raging. ueSree OF suCSSSS-
No Gift Too Small.
Merchants and others In position
to help always have been kind to
our work. and remembering our very
insignificant beginning We have al
ways held in mind that no offer
is too small to be DISCOURAGED, and
with equal appreciation We accept
the quart of milk donated by the
dairyman for lunches. and the How
ers sent us from the White House for
our. bazars. the few dollars contri-
buted' BY a band of working girls or
the generous check which for the
Last two years has been sent us by
the wife of former Vice President.
Our membership now includes
list of over 100 hundred men. as well
as women, uniting to aid us in our
work, and We have been honored by
carrying on our rolls the names of
Mrs William Howard Taft and Mrs.
Woodrow Wilson. Just as welcome
TO our ranks. however. Is the girl
at the counter. who galdly sends her
dpes of s. that she may help some
other girl. who has perhaps been
stricken while iaboring by her side.
When, through lack of funds. II
was necessary for the Starmont SAM