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

younger children. Relatives and
church help. but $21 additional is
year.
Previously acknowledged. $3.50; A. E.
S.. 81: J. G. G.. 81 Total. $3.50
Opportunity No. @Better on With
out Their Father.
Deserted many years ago by her
husband this brave little French
woman has been endeavoring to give
a good start in life to her four little
girls. The mother is very careful with
her training. The children attend
school regularly and each has her own
share in the household responsible
ties. Marie and Bebette. the oldest.
are anxiously looking forward to the
time when they can help in finan-
cial way. while Irene and Johan are
mother. While working during the
time the children are at school. the
mother cannot earn enough to meet
all their needs. Nine dollars week.
or S46S for the year, is needed until
Marie can also become wage Garner.
Previously acknowledged, $40 so: Mrs
D. B. H.. IS; A. E. s.. 81; ]. H. G., 81.
Total. $3.50.
Opportunity No. a-The Sword Of
Dnmocles, Tuberculosis.
Here is a chance to save little
boy and girl from the dread scourge
of tuberculosis. Their father died
victim of the white plague. and. while
these two children have not develop
ed the disease. the attending physi-
clan says they must be watched,
given plenty of milk and eggs. and be
come well and strong. They are two
of family of six. The mother earns
money by sewing at home, and. when
the health of the younger children
tcid "a -
the oldest boy, is earning $40 to SIP a
week at his trade. while Marion, a
year younger. carries home very
proudly each Saturday night her own
clean and the children are well cared
for: those of school age attend regI-
larly and are making good progress.
Ten dollars a week is needed to sup
plement the earnings of the two elder
children. or $500 for the year.
Previously acknowledged. $12450: E.
S. O., $40: a. f. s.. 81; cash. SO; NJ e.
r. So; J. II. c.. 81; N. B. L.. 81: a
friend, 81: NJ. C. Meg, IS. Total. s151.50.
Opportunity No. 11Trying to Serve
Two Masters.
Trying to serve two masters. this
mother, suddenly left a widow, tried
to support her family of six children
and to work for others at the same
time. The eldest child. only thirteen,
with the result that year Of val
liable schooling was lost: Now.
through the persuasion of the Asso-
ciated Charities, the thirteen-year-old
boy is back at school and the 81 a
week which is asked for. or 1855 for
the year, will more than make good
this -laborer's contribution to
the family income.
Previously acknowledged. $169.50: A. |
E. s., 81; ]. H. G., 81. Total. s171.5o.
No. 11-Our Old Friend |
John and His Orphan Brothers and |
Sisters.
John is a figure familiar to the |
readers of the Christmas Opportuni- |
ties Of previous years. He is the
Of six orphan children. 1t is his |
supplemented by gifts to |
the Opportunities Fund. that have |
enabled the grandmother to make |
Edith will soon finish school and be
ready to help John carry the burden. |
Meantime $12 a week is needed, or
1924 for the Year.
Previously acknowledged, 1880; Mu-
tual Improvement Club. IS; p. y. g. M,
IS: A. E. s., 81: E. W. H. 81; J. H G., |
81. Total. $3.50.
No. ia Little Mother !
and Her Charges.
Here stands Josephine. twelve years |
old, a little mother" While her |
mamma is busy at her sewing trying |
to meet the cost Of living for herself
and the four children, Josephine di.
the washing. dressing and watching
Of four-year-old Dorothy. and three
Robert. Elmer. at the age |
of ten. runs errands for his busy
and for the little mother.
This makes it all the more important |
that the children have nourishing
food. Mothers needle cannot fly fast
enough to make adequate provision
teen dollars q week, or ss7s a year. is
needed for this family.
Previously acknowledged, $3.50; A. E.
s., 81: Mrs. j. G., IS; s. B. p, IS; J. H.
g.. 81; NJ. c. Meg. IS. Total. $1o2.5o.
No. 13-widowed and I
Crippled. but Making y Plueky
Fight.
A patient, CHEEKY widow (co1ored). |
and with five small children.
ranging in age from eleven down to
two years, works at her sewing machine |
from morning until night in a constant
struggle to keep her little family to- |
Eether. Cyrus, aged eleven. is his
mothers great comfort, for he is al
his fathers place. The children are do |
ing we'll in school and their reports in
attendance and behavior are excellent. |
The mother is hoping to become self
as soon as she can start
small business in hemstitching and !
Ihe can build up custom Ten dollars
4 week, or $500 for the next year, will
guarantee a home and mothers care
for these five children.
Previously acknowledged, $3.50; A. L.
?. Co.. SIS: Mutual Improvement Club.
g r
'. r. $50: r. s. F., SO: ]. H. G., 81.
Total. $14s50.
Opportunity No. 1l-sharing Her
Home With Another.
The father of this young family
made a brave fight for his life against
The onset of q chronic disease, which
finally proved fatal Although left
with four children to care for. the
mother. a generous-hearted woman. is
sharing her humble home with friend.
and. in order that the friend may work. |
Is taking care Of her seven-Ynonth-old !
baby. George. eight years: Luther. |
seven. and Pensy. six :. are attending
IF school to amuse three-year-old Ted
dy. To keep her little home flock to-
yether, as she is so anxious to do, this
mother, in addition to her own modest !
earnings, needs $21 a week, or $1,092
for the year.
NJ, SIS: A E. S.. 81; NJ. D. s., SO: j.
H. c., 81: F. J. F., 81; ]. A. w, IS; f.
I. S., 81: L. w. McC., SO; Mrs. v. N,
IS. Total, $110.50.
Observation-Disclosures acknowledge
ID. $3.50.
Total amount asked for o.s4s: total
amount received. $2.5s4.6s. Still needed.
IS. 354.32
The following contributions to the op-
portunities were received at The Star
up to noon today: Acknowledged. $13S;
b H N. No. 6, 81: Sarah E. Dawson