Evening star., 1915-12-22

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their misfortune.
What will you do about keeping to-
gether the homes represented by the
Fourteen Christmas Opportunities
for which an appeal is being made by
the Associated Charities? 1t is noble
and splendid to give to the babies in
Europe and to send Christmas ships
with food and clothing to relieve and
cheer those heroes and sufferers of
Europe's conlict-the mothers with
their children at home. alone. How
much fullness and richness would be
added to our own enjoyment of Christ
mas if while helping the sufferers in
Europe we make some bit of a sacrifice
for the Belgian" at our door.
No. 8 Is Closed.
One of the Fourteen Opportunities.
No. 8. whose nom de plume is Mrs.
Wiggs, has been assured of a merry
Christmas and a happy 1916. One man
who became acquainted with this
CHEEKY body last year sent $3.50 with
the request that it be applied to OPP
portunity No. s and that any balance
left be given to some other opportunity
on the list.
Three days left until Christmas and
there are yet thirteen homes appealing
to you to be kept together for another
year. In enjoying the happiness around
you and in helping others. to be happy
don't forget the touching appeal of
these families.
Contributions may be sent to the four
teen Opportunities, 9a3 H street north
west. or to The Star oflice
thoughtful enough to- inclose a two
cent stamp to cover Acknowledgment.
A widow mite Of 81, a sample of many
other similar sacrifices being made to
keep these fourteen homes together.
was among the contributions this
The Associated Charities has distrib-
uted through the mails 1000 coin cards.
thus giving chance for many people
to share in this Christmas Offering in
behalf of these ffty-three children and
sixteen grown-ups.
OPPORTUNITY NO. 1-DIsCouRAGE.
MENT TURNED TO JOY.
Blind grandmother and mother. with
three children under twelve years.
Amount needed, $50.
Frantically trying to keep a roof
over her head and her family. consist
mother, this woman, on the verge Of a
nervous breakdown. had become thor
oughly discouraged because with all
her work the children we're running
the streets. Ten dollars a week, or $50 a
year, will enable this family to con-
tinue to have a mothers love and
supervision.
Previously acknowledged. s1O5. 30; J. II.
D., 81: c. F. j.; So: George d. Horning.
$50; G. F.. So; NJ. P. B., 81; c. ". 81; w. II.
M, 81; the lunch bunch. SO cents; r. G.
Taylor, 81; suffragist, 81; NJ. A. T.. 81.
Total, s173.4o. Stnl needed, sS66.60.
NO. :-THERE's NO
PLACE LIKE HOME.
Deserted wife and four children.
Amount needed, $3.50.
This home is one of neatness and re-
finement. While the mother takes in
sewing, she finds time for a daily walk
with her children. Five dollars a week,
or $3.50 a year, is needed for this family
Previously acknowledged. S94.3O: ]. H.,
D., 81; V. S., $5; Mrs. C. j. T., So; NJ. P.
B.. 81; c. v. 81; M. T. B., s.; W. H. M,
81; regrets it's not more. 81; the lunch
Students Club. Y. w. CA, So; L. c., 81;
cash, IS; Sarah Jane" 81: N. A. T., 81;
NJ. j. G.. 81; E. l.. W., 81; p. T. M, 81:
S. p. c., 81; G. l.. c., 81. Total, sl43.So.
Still neeQeu, $llo.-V
NO. 3-WANTED: A
HOME AND MOTHER.
Mother and two children. Amount
needed, 1912.
Married when hardly more than a
child to a worthless man. who, after
brutal treatment. left her penniless,
this little mother was forced to place
in I'M
The only Christmas present the boys
want is "a home and mother"
Previously acknowledged, $3.50; J. II.
D.. 81; A. B. M, 81; Mrs. &. J. T., IS; M.
P. B., 81; c. ", 81; w. H. NJ, 81; the
unch bunch. so cents; M. A. T.. 81: NJ. L.
NO. A QUESTION
WHAT SHALL BE TIE ANSWER.
A deserted wife and four small chill.
lrcn. Amount needed. 1864.
Alone, this wronged and deserted
wife failed to earn enough money to
,royide a home for her four beautiful
title children. Seven dollars a week, or
asa a year, will be needed.
Previously acknowledged, $3.50; Mrs. |
:. ]. T., So; ]. H. D., 81; M. p. B., 81; c. |
Y. 81; w. P. j.. IS; w. H. NJ, 81: W., |
!: the lunch bunch % cents; {: B H..
as: Mrs B. B.. SO cents: c.. $40. Total, |
1880. Still needed, $e11.50.
NO. 5-CHEERFUL-
NESS CONTAGIOUS.
Father incurably i'll. wife and four
htldrcn. Amount needed, $500.
With her husband incurably i'll, in
hospital. this mother is working
arly and late to keep her four chill
ren with her. the youngest of whom
, four years old. Five dollars week, or
26O a year. will keep the home together
or a year.
Previously acknowledged. $60.25; j. II. Il
D., 81; DR.. F. A. B., IS; Mrs. C. J. T., IS; L