Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19

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.
Previously acknowledged, 1872; NJ. J.
s.. 81: c. NJ, IS: E. J. D.. 81; L. NJ. II
Mrs. H. s.. IS; total, $45. Still needed
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 well they are doing
at their studies.
Previously acknowledged, s3S; E. J.
D., 81; total. $39. Still needed. $221.
Opportunity No. S-Never Say Die.
| Forsaken 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 1t is
doubtful II 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.
Previously acknowledged. s12; E. J.
| D., 81; Lee j., SIS; sympathizer, Sc;
| total. $34. Still needed. 1926.
Opportunity No. enforced Sepa-
ration.
The guiding spirit of this family is
bravely facing the hard situation Of
separation from her incurably ill hus-
pand, 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.
Previously acknowledged. s2S: w. P.
S., so cents; T. NJ. FL; b. s., So; Mrs.
!. B. s.. 81; cash q. NJ. RI. SIS; total.
$1,000. Still needed, $407.5O.
Opportunity No. 1O-A Homemaker
at All Odds.
Whether to keep at work, long hours
away from her children while they
were running wild. or to stay at home
and be their real protector, was the
problem facing the little woman whom
we will call Mrs. Smith. The fathers
record as a home-breaker-hei Is serv-
ing long sentence in the penitentiary
showed the need of saving the chill
dren from repeating their fathers mis-
takes.
Previously acknowledged. s23; B. s..
So; sympathizer, Sc; total, $34. Still
needed, $434.
Opportunity No. 11-Reporting
Dividends on Last Years Invest
ment.
Holiday contributions a year ago fur
nished a Christmas gift to this deserted
wife and her four little children. This
gift has been bringing into this family
it's message of peace and goodwill
throughout 1914. Shall we continue to
give this mother an C. .,ortunity to
keep her little ones together in her
own home for another year?
Previously acknowledged, ST.; Lee J.,
SIS; total. s32. Still needed, $3.50.
Opportunity No. 12-Neutrality in
Charity.
We all practice neutrality when 1t
comes to charity at home. This time
it is a clever little Frenchwoman the
sole support Of four children, whose
father lies seriously i'll in the hospital
Previously acknowledged, s11: F. l..
80; total. SIG. Still needed, s244.
Opportunity No. ia Result of
Timely Help.
One year ago this little widow with
four children felt that her load was more
tnan she could bear and, rather than
nave her children suffer. she was ready
TO place them in institutions The AS
ISOLATED Charities finally persuaded her
to accept help in keeping the family to-
setner During the past year she has
become more resourceful. The family is
iiVlng In better rooms and the mother
has fresh courage and ambition
Previously acknowledged, 81; W. p
81 81; total, So. Still needed, 1904.
Opportunity No. 14-Deserted,
Before the birth of her youngest
child three years ago. this good woman
was deserted by the one who shou'
nave been her protector. Feeling that
the only course open to her was sepa-
ration from her children. she plac ID
two OF them temporarily in institu.
ions. Through the efforts of the no.
c1ety, money was raised to supple
ment what the relatives and her church
could do and now the coy home is
happy one.
Previously acknowledged. IS; Lee J.,
$50; total. s2S. Still needed. 1882
Received by The Star.
Contributions received through the
office of The Star for the benefit of the
fourteen Opportunities" are hereby ac-
knowledged as follows: Previously ac-
knowledged. s133: Kate D. Mills, for
No. s. 81; Mrs. W. L. H, for No. q So.
E. B.. for No. 4, 81; o. c.. for Nos. i
and IA, $40. and H. S. F. for No. l, SIS.
M1DDIES OPEN SEASON.