The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-12-28

MOtner MaCllua, Tor CnaC was the
name she went by, drew chair up to
the fire, saying: "Come, Mr.. Aid, sit
here and tell me about the work Of
that great society, the Red Cross"
At these words the heart of Mr.,
Aid leaped for joy, for his whole am
bition was in that enterprise. He
knew that this poor woman had nc
means with which to subscribe for any
magazines for information, so he pro-
ceeded to name some of the great
tasks which the organization had un-
dertaken.
well, Mother Matilda" he started
IN his brisk and youthful way. "you
probably, have heard how we,-notice
| call myself one of that wonderful
body-have helped the French, men
women and children. We have ap.
pointed commission for England anc
special department for Belgium
we are caring for the wounded in the
hospitals in France and England. We
nave established rest stations and in.
flrmaries along the line of communi.
cation OF the American army in
France.
I'VE are now sending sweaters
scarfs and socks. We have distrib.
uted nearly half million knitted oar.
ments already.
warehouses have been placed in
me devastated zones, filled with food
clothing, furniture, and all sorts OF
suPpiles for the needy families. This
| Is helplng restore million and half
French refugees to normal life. Ruined
villages are being rebuilt, farms TILED
again, families reunited, all because
the Red Cross is there to help,
Even tuberculosis victims to the
number OF half a million are brought
INTO the circle and cared for with svn.
pathy and love. '''i 'sAi-
This work has not stopped, how
ever, in the French and Fncl;sb
bounds, but contributions have gone
specify at call into Italy, Serbia,
Roumania and Russia. ''
Oh, Mother Matilda. I could tall
all night on this one subject bnt 7 7
want to hear your opinion of the so-
clety and your reasons for Joining the
to do" p'i"'o LUZ you
=, Mother Matilda had been sitting all
thlS time gazing fixedly upon Mr.
Alds enlightened face. He had been
staring into the fire, but now turned
10 10 ascertain the force of his words
M me old lady was ready with her re-.
"Do you, would you, Mr.. Aid. think
Ior one instant that I would not ioin
tnat most wonderful, world -famons
organization? l have saved a small
amount :, each week since the news Of
mat food-saving plan came to me- 7
used to think I had to have a litt1a
meat, at least but I have done WIFI VIII
OUT OUT It for several weeks now, and have
put th9se few cents away for a rainv
oay. l want to join the Red Cross
aha ur, mere are my reasons why.
;. French war hospitals receive s,,n
plies from the American Red Cross
"A moveable hospital was = s, recen+
purchase made by the American Red
- The surgical dressings made hv
tne society are being used in 50 m,ny
war hospitals. " ~ many
Ambulance companies have hoon
organized by the American Red Cross S"
with a force of some five thou.omJ
men, | believe. ''oosaiiu
vided. e n"S oeen pro-
An artificial limb factory is being
erected near Paris by our Americas
Red Cross. american
Repair work is being carried ~ :,
ioar devastated French villages.
"A children's refuge and hosn;t,,
mas been stationed at point in the
war zone. ' al 'iie
This American Red Cross has newer
peen caught unprepared for disaster
American prisoners in Cerr.nu
are al 70 be supplied with food and
Koumania was supplied with hos
pltal necessities at time when sha
was using sawdust to dress the
wounds Of her men. VIC
The Red Cross has
AT this point Mr.. Aid interrunted
lne speaker by exclaiming: "Whv
my dear lady, where have YOU learned
al THIS about the work of our society ,
you ?" -'e'' uo
mo, ! cannot afford that. but do
nave dear little friend near by, who
comes over here each evening. at NV
request, with the decided purpose Of
me of the work of the Red
Cross" N VIC A'eu
Then with a quick movement she
'ook from a little shelf above the fire.
place, an envelope, and Offering It to
Ter guest, said: Here is all | could |
ave for you. Put my name on YOUR
lst. want to be member with the
est of you Americans"
On counting the coins in the envel-
'pe, Mr.. Aid found four dollars and
llnety-seven cents. He took from his
'wn pocket three pennies, then wrote
n his book
Miss Matilda Sweet. $500
Then ne arose and stepped to the
ioor: With one hand on the knob, his
lat in the other, he turned and said.
lis voice trembling for joy and ming
ed with pity for the good old lady:
Thank you, Mother Matilda Good
hight" And the door closed behind
lim.
FOOD COMMITTEE