Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-20
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ID Opportunities.

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Ia Opportunities.
Not only benevolent individuals but
church clubs. mems Bible classes,
Sunday school classes and missionary
organizations, it is suggested. may
lind the annual fourteen opportuni-
I ties a splendid channel through
(which to express their Christmas good
VIII toward mankind by contributing
20 the civic betterment of the Capital
city. 1t may interest such associa-
lions OF adults or youngsters to know
that one graduate" of the opportuni-
ties OF former Christmas seasons is
now home missionary preacher. COW
ering a circuit embracing three par
ishes
Not Quite One-FOurfh Subscribcd.
donations for the benefit OF the
Narfous family groups comprising this
year opportunities today totaled not
l.eeded to insure for them freedom
rom want and chance for self-sup-
j'ort and self-development. according
10 onclals of the Associated Charities
which annually presents these chances
for wise and constructive giving.
pO CAdCt, OIL tIte SlD,S4S asked
only $2.594 is in hand so far. Contri-
buttons may be sent to the office of
Inc Star or to the Associated Chari-
,ies. 923 H street northwest. and will
De acknowledged as soon as possible
Donors View Of "Investment."
IT is impossible to find a better in
vestment,' is the Endorsement which
accompanied a donation received this
morning from an annual subscriber
20 the opportunities. Like others who
have furnished their names and adj
iresSes, the writer has received a re-
port eacn year showing the progress
made IN the particular families to-
yard whose support he has given.
. TWO mutual friends of years stand
Sas nave sem word that. instead of
VIII, IN the name of the other, con-
tribute to one of the thirteen oppor-
tunfties still remaining.
The opportunities follow:
Opportunity No. 1.-The Father Can.
hnnd, Bravely Re-EducatinE Hin
The tragedy of total blindness has
entered this home of father. mother
and two children, the latter under
twelve. The breadwinner was stricken
IN his young manhood through an
hereditary affection Of the optic nerve
and the family income stopped alb
ruptly. Steps to put this brave father
family he loves have been taken. ii,
Is now learning braille, typewriting
ana, ae a major course. poultry rails
ing. His wife is studying with him.
20 she can be q real partner to direct
him and keep his books when he gets
into business. The expenses of the
family for living and education must
be met until the blind father has his
naturally optimistic outlook on life
Iuily restored. Meantime the mans
al
assisting according to their limited
ability.
In addition. $50 a month is needed
sr $3.50 for tie year.
" Previously acknowledged: So: Mrs s.
sreas Heights Athletic Club, IS; a friend.
y; cAsh. $; A. e s., 81: G. H s., $40:
N 8 s.. 81: ]. II. G., 81; F. J. f.. 81:
n B. l.. 81. Total Sis. 49,
Opportunity Ne. 3K,Auensa Teak
Away the BreaawinAer.
lnduensa last winter caused the
death OF the breadwinner Of this fam.
lily, leaving mother and four chill
dren. Billy was born several months
after the death of the father, and
was very i'll at the baby hospital camp
mer. Now. at the age of seven months.
his happy smile shows that he is on
the road to health and is a tribute to
the care of the mother. who Is trying
10 "SluC8Iu the uOh1Ss ESlGVen.YeAf.
old Elsie. and Gertrude, three years
younger, are becoming nne little help
.ers in the Homework and in caring
for Baby Billy. Relatives. whose
means are limited. are helping as far
as they are able.
To support the mother In her ambi-
ten to make happy and wholesome
home for her fatherless children $50
a week Is needed. or $1,000 for the
year.
b. 81: A E. s.. 81: Mrs. C. B. R., $50;
J. II. G.. 81. Total, $3.50.
Opp0rtunfty No. .3-Wife. Deserted.
Trying to Keep the Home Fires
Burning.
This mother. deserted. Is trying to
self and two boys, Johnny, twelve. and
David. who Is nine. First the mother
procured q position. Then she found
that her two boys were running
Wild in her absence from home. Re-
.Scenaed the allowance offered her b by
the Associated Charities. David has
been delicate for years. but has i'm
proved wonderfully under his moth
ers watchful care. Johnny has just
boys attend school regularly and are
making good progress in their class
es. To enable this mother to realize
her ambition that her boys may grow
up to be GOOD citizens, IN spite of
their fathers example. SIS a week is
needed, or $3.50 for the year.
Previously acknowledged. $126.50: A.
z. S, 81: J. H G.. 81. Total. $12s.50.
Opportunity No. Heath Breaking,
with One Mfsfortune After Another.
Back of the appeal for this family
is the story of a mother. undaunted
By one misfortune after another. over
coming handicaps that would test the
stanchest heart, and sacrificing her
self for her children until her health
Is seriously threatened. There are
three children under eleven years of
age. The father. a skilled workman,
who received good wages during
those rare periods when he was sober, I
deserted the home some years ago.
The mother tried to keep the family /
together with the help of a relative.
Last winter the relative died during
tho influenza epidemic and the help
stopped. To give the proper care to
the three little ones and to maintain
her own health the mother must give
up her position-$100 a month. or
$1,000 for the year. is necessary to
enable her to do so.
Previously acknowledged. SIS; NJ. r.
z. So; c. w. s.. SO: Miss Eberly, SO:
Z. N, So; A E S.. 50: j. H c.. 81; f.
]. D.. 81: G. v. S.. $40. Total, $40.
Opportunity Nc. @Closed.