Evening star., 1921-12-22

mas giving, lne opportunity appeal IS
for a Christmas all the year round |
This appeal seeks to turn the splendid
generosity of the Yuletide season into
"a dynamic force that will drive the !
wheels of benevolence for a whole ;
twelvemOnth.
burden of anxiety from mothers who
must know that unless help comes
they and their children must be part
ed. 1t is to assure such mothers that
Gus public that the Opportunity fund
appeals for support. With but three
days left to Christmas morning and
with $8.769 still needed to save these
fourteen homes, the Associated Chari-
ties renews its earnest appeal for
more givers willing to share their
blessings with these fourteen needy
households.
Contributions for the remaining
thirteen opportunities may be sent
to the Associated Charities, 923 II
street northwest. or to the Office of
made payable to John Joy Edison,
treasurer. Associated Charities.
No. 1. DEVOTED FATHER, NOW
HOPELESSLY ILL. LEAVES SIX
CHILDREN TO WIFE'S CARE.
Think of me here with the baby
and him over there" is what she said
as her eyes filled with tears. But
have 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 bis family.
Then he broke down and is now hope
lessly ill 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
her. The kiddies-six of them now.
the oldest thirteen-are promising
youngsters
Amount asked for. $3.50. Previously
aGknGW'easfa Mrs NJ sIssise; v. :; ss ii: ss;
D.. So; J. P. F.. So; w. NJ. G.. 81; J.
H. B.. $3.50; Mrs. J. T., 81: o. K. IS;
Mrs, w. NJ. B.. SIS; NJ. 81; Miss K: F.
D.. 81: Mrs. ]. B.. IS: A. L. B., $40;
w. F. r.. IS: J. w. B., IS: n B. j.,
50. Total received, s375.S6; amount
still needed, s404.14.
NO. 9 LEFT A WIDOW IN EARLY
WOMANHOOD.
Married when still young and mex
perienced, she was left a widow in
early womanhood with four children
two to thirteen years. The Oldest was
stricken with infantile paralysis. A
delayed operation promises, with sub
seQuent treatment, ultimate success.
so that it is hoped the child may be-
come well again.
Amount asked for, s1,404. Previously
ss6n9w1edged' sa .fsoS's4: Mrs: Mrs.: F. E: W
81; ABB. K, 81; Mrs. J: T., 81: Mrs.
j. NJ. c., So; V. E. A.. IS; ]. G., 81;
Mrs. W. E. s.. $40: w. F. McC., SO:
Mrs H. S. N, $40; E. r. W., SO. Total
received. s3s2.s4; amount still needed,
$1,021.06.
3. 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-
slant struggle to give her little fam
lily the right uphringing. Result: The
two lads, the oldest fourteen. are try
ing hard to groG fast SO that they
will be able to support their mother
and thus reward her for all she has
done for them.
Amount asked for. 1896. Previously
acknowledged, s165.50. c. H. O.. $40;
No name, So; Mrs. L. H. D., 81; Mrs
J. T.. 81: ]. J. NJ, IS: j. H.. 81; E. c.
! K, IS; J: G., 81: j. E. .56ss X 81 SO; M. F.
still needed, $729.50.
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
children. except waywardness and the
Juvenile Court. is it any wonder that
this mother broke down through work
and worry? Especially, as her hus-
band. skilled mechanic when she
married him, had become a common
criminal and finally deserted her.
Amount asked for, $1,000. Previously
acknowledged. S113.2O. M. B. c., SO;
F.. A. F., 81; Mrs. ]. T., 81; F. NJ. L.,
S5; J. G., 81; Mrs. X. B. B., SIS. Total
received, $4,000; amount still needed,
$1,169.s0.
NO. 6. MADE DEPENDENT BY
Typical Of the self-supporting wage
earner's family as long as good health
lasted. the man took excellent care Of
his family, wife and four young
children. Then serious illness came
and his earning days are now over, eN-
cept for odd jobs now and then.
Amount asked for, ssss: Previously
]. D. F.. IS: Mrs. J. T.. ST; A: H: NJ.
81. R. X +, IS. Total: received.
$3s4.50: amount still needed. $603.50.
NO. Z. UNABLE TO MAKE ENDS
MEET.
This widow, with three children.
takes dodgers and does home laundry
work, but is unable to make ends
meet. The 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 mans wages.
Amount asked for. $676. Previously
acknowledged, $1s5. W. S. H., S10;
Mrs: J; T.: 81; I; M; l.. IS: n: I. G..
ceived, s22i; amount still needed. S455.
NO. s. TWO ROOMS SPELL HOME"
A kitchen and bedroom spell home"
for three precious children. one under
two and the oldest eight. Until an
other woman came between the wife
and her husband and he disappeared,
beyond the power of the police to To-
cate him, all went we'll. Now the
mother clings to her little brood, play
ing fathers as well as mothers part. |
Amount asked for, $3.50. Previously