Evening star., 1921-12-23
z OPPORTUNITIES !.
STILL ARE OPEN
Two Now Closed, But 49, 600
Needed to Complete
Good Work.

ed Charities is trying to assure a
home for the coming year.
A loyal supporter of this annual
Christmas appeal for designated
families sends a check for $500 with
the request that it be given to one
opportunity. So applied to the one
today nearest it's goal the gift is suf-
ficient to close it. The lucky one is
No. 5, consisting of three young
children, the oldest eight, de-
serted by their father. but having
a good mother to care for them.
No. 5, having been already pro-
vided for. twelve opportunities re-
main, all of them equally in need.
Abundant dividends have been de-
clared for those who have invested
in this Opportunity Fund since its
establishment eleven years ago. Here
is another example of some of the
large returns ON the investment. She
was a cripple and was left widow
with five small children, the oldest
not yet eleven. She was an excel
lent Seamstress, but working at a
sewing machine caused her much
pain.
Ine SlSltOr Oh tne ASSOCldteQ SHdTl-
ties who was caring for her recon-
mended that electric power be intro
duced into her home, and power ma
chine given her to save the phyical
strain. The opportunity fund paid for
these improvements. Today the moth
er. with the front room of her little
home turned into a work shop, is in
dependent. Supporting her young
family comfortably by her own ef-
forts and is better in health than for
years. Does it pay? The Star believes
it does or it would not be making this
looking for ways to help those who
want to help themselves.
A title ;eSS than $4,000 is still needed
for the remaining twelve opportuni-
ties. QuicQs and generous response
will be necessary within the next
families are to have the same good
fortune that has come to No. 5 and
No. s.
Contributions for the remaining
thirteen opportunities may be sent
to the Associated Charities. 923 II
street northwest, or to the office of
The Evening Star. Checks should be
treasurer, Associated Charities
No. 1. DEVOTED FATHER. NOW
HOPELESSLY ILL. LEAVES SIX
Think of me here with the baby
and him over there" is what she said
as her eyes filled with tears. But ]
have a lot to be thankful for-it might
be so much worse" Her husband had
always been thoughtful Of her and
made a good home for his family.
Then he broke down and is now hope
lessly i'll in the hospital. At first the
wife tried to be the breadwinner. but
it did not work. A new baby was COM
ing and the other five children needed
the oldest thirteen-are promising
Amount asked for, $3.50. Previously
acknowledged. s375.s6 NJ. F. NJ, $40;
L. R. D., 81; N, s5: F. B. N. S25; ]. A.
w. s5: A. NJ. L.. S25; F. E. B.. IS: Mrs.
L. W. W.. SO; ]. E.. So: Mrs. T. c. H..
s100. Total received. $55s.s6; amount
still needed. $220.14.
NO 2. LEFT A WIDOW IN EARLY
Married when still young and mex
perienced, she was left a widow in
early womanhood with four children
to support, now ranging in ages from
two to- thiraeen years. The oldest was
stricken with infantile paralysis. A
delayed operation promises, with SUD
seouent treatment ultimate success
SO that it is hoped the child may be-
come we'll again.
Amount asked for. 1,4o4 Previously
a S3S2.94. L. B. s.. $3.50;
cash. s1y I. H. II. $3.50: A. W. L.. SIS:
Mrs. e. n. B., ST: H. G. NJ. IS. Total
received. sss9.s4; amount still needed.
$1,004.06.
2 SAVING THE CHILDREN FROM
THEIR FATHERS EXAMPLE.
A wife divorced from a brutal and
dissipated husband. fearing the ef-
feet of their fathers inheritance for
her two boyS. has been making con-
stant struggle to give her little fam
lily the right INFRINGING. Result: The
two lads. the oAiest fourteen. are Try
will be able to support their mother
and thus reward her for all she has
done for them.
Amount asked fov. s936. Previously
acknowledged, S206. so. Mrs. II. .. s,
s5. Total received, S211.50; amount
still needed. s724.50.
No. 4. TRYING TO BE BOTH FA-
THEIR AND MOTHER.
Trying to be both father and mo-
ther, breadwinner and homemaker
but seeing no future for her three
except wayward ness and the
Juvenile Court. is it any wonder tn:
this mother broke down tn eough work I
and worry? Especially a.S her nus
band. a skilled mechanic when she
married him. FAD become ~ common
criminal and finally deserted her.
A1ount asked for. $1,000 Previously
$1,000. Mrs. W. $40;
E. J. H, SO; r. r. B., So: S. M H.,
$3.50; NJ. A., s.; s; L; r., Is cents; g
Mrs. F. H. B.: 81; oe;rd D; 6; T.; 81, s1:,as 81 * IS
amount still needed. s1.133.05.
NO. 6. MADE DEPENDENT B1
ILLNESS.
Typical OF the self-supportinE w;sae
earner's family as long as good ke:EA
lasted, the man took excellent cara d
his family. wife and four young
children. Then serious illness canes
and his earning days are now over. eAr
cept for odd jobs now and then.
Amount asked for. 1888. Previously
acknowledged. $384.5O. Mrs. S. Q. NJ,
s1.75; NJ S. L.. $25. Total received,
s411.25; amount still needed, $576.75.
NO. z. UNABLE TO MAKE ENDS
MEET.
This widow. with three children,
takes lodgers and does home laundry
work, but is unable to make ends
meet. Tho oldest boy, now fifteen, is
beginning to earn, and turns over
his small wages toward the family
budget, but there are four mouths to
feed. and $500 per week is needed
until Tom can earn a mans. wages.
Amount asked for. Se76. Previously
acknowledged, $221. A working
woman. 81; Mrs. E. H. B., 81. Total
received, $223; amount still needed,
S453.
NO. 8. TWO ROOMS SPELL HOME -
A kitchen and bedroom spell 'Ilome"