The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-25

Already appeals are coming in. The
unfortunate of the city have come to
recognize The News Scimitar Good
fellow as one that nevcrp passes by
worthy cause. Some OF the letters
already received are most pathetic.
we are beginning to visualize the
hard times about which there has
been so much talk. If some of those
who talked hard times and are fearful
OF losing some of the money they have
made could only realize that suffer-
Ing and distress abounds almost
within the shadow Of their home, they
will be grateful for their own circum-
stances and become generous CIV
ers to this worthy cause.
Already there is interest on the
part Of individuals, civic and social
organizations, lodges. churches and
Sunday schools. The Goodfeilow-
Santa Claus club this year is going
to have the largest membership in
its history in the city of Memphis.
1t is fortunate. for it will need more
money than ever before.
First Gift Is $25.
The first contribution received was
Tor $25, subscribed by the Loyal Be
rean Sunday school class OF the Nc
Lemore Avenue Christian church, Of
which Miss Elsie Andrews is chair
man. This organization bid for first
place IN the opening story by making
It's donation week In advance of the
opening of the campaign. We call
upon the thousands OF friends who
have assisted In the past to give their
money, their time and their work,
Tor we are going to need more this
year than ever before.
The Goodfellow is determined that
again this year no child shall fail to
have visit from Santa Claus. He
believes that 1t is a crime against
humanity to disappoint a Child on
Christmas day. Children draw no
lines on class or condition. They be-
lieve in Santa Claus as one who loves
little children alike. 1t is the Good
fellows mission to- convince them
that Santa Claus Is not concerned
only with children of weli-to-do and
rich, but that hts greatest Joy Is to
go into the homes of the sick. af-
flicted ard unfortunate and render
aid where it is needed.
While the children of the unfortu-
nate poor are the first consideration
of the Goodfellow, his interest is not
solely for them. He is looking for
cases of actual need wherever they
may be found. The activity Of this
club is not limited to those who
make requests for assistance. 1t Is
q part of its obligation to seek the
needy and to render aid without re-
vealing the source from which 1t
comes. Those who work and labor
and sacrifice their time in this en-
terprise are doing it gladly and with
out even thought of publicity,
Prefer Donors Names.
1t is a part of our creed that only
those who give receive recognition.
A great many Of our best friends
shun even this. However, for the
| purpose Of keeping the records
straight and seeing that every dona-
! ton is properly credited, We prefer
that acknowledgment be made
| through the paper n the name of the
contributor, rather than under an
| assumed name.
We have found that toys, fruits and
candies and other articles that 60
! into packages for children are moro
expensive this year than formerly
We have taken on a biz job. We rely
upon every Goodfellow< in Memphis
and surrounding territory to help put
it over this year, as It has been put
over in the past.
| We have 10 selfish motive in this
enterprise. 1t is one that the COM
munity rs a whole should share in
The work has been reduced to sys'
TEN that will prevent DUPLICATION
| Investigators will see as far as pos
sible TO imposition is practiced, and
at the same time see that no deserN'O
ing person is overlooked or neglected
Persons desiring to contribute &c
this fund should make their checl
payable to the Goodfeliow and send II
to THE News Scimitar. Acknowledg
ment Of contributions will be made
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