Evening star., 1921-12-19
n,745 BIG MEALS
IN OPPORTUNITIES
But Lady BountifuI Would
Not Stop There, Statis-
tician Finds.

tician Finds.
A friend of the Christmas oppor-
on his own account as to what it will
mean in terms of Christmas joy and
benevolence to save these fourteen
homes throughout the coming year.
He says that reduced to arithmetical
terms it means 77.745 individual
square meals. 1t is as il some Lady
Bountiful should invite 7,745 per-
sons to a Christmas breakfast, and
yet he says it means much more than
that, because with each meal goes
warm fireside in each of the fourteen
homes and assured shelter over the
families heads for a full twelve
months, with warm clothing, besides
companionship and a mothers train
ing for the fifty-tWo children and all
the rest that goes to make W home.
sweet home. When thus translated
training $4,000 does not seem too
much. this friend of the opportunities
says, for 4 big, rich city like WASH
ington to contribute to assure $50
happy days for seventy-one people
throughout 1922.
ceived to take care of one of the OPP
portunities for whole week. This
comes from Mrs. Walkers class of the
Calvary NJ. E. Sunday School, who
sent S27 to support Opportunity No. 2
for a whole week. This Is the oppor-
tunity where there are no outside re-
sources, and the sum needed is the
largest in any of the opportunities.
Printers Union Kind.
The Plate Printers Union, which
has been a good friend of the oppor-
tunities for many years, sends its
usual donation of IS to each of the
fourteen. No. being closed, Its
share is given to No. IA.
The mornings report, acknowledg-
ing $2.146. shows that returns are
slightly behind last year at this time.
With only six more days till Christ
mas and with $1,000 still needed,
there is. as Jack. who placed his
pep" which means speed in filling
these empty stockings.
Contributions sent to the Associated
Charities. John Joy Edison. treasurer
923 H street northwest, or to The
Star will be promptly acknowledged
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
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 l
have a lot to be thankful fort 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
her. The kiddieS-SiX of them now,
the oldest thirteen-are promising
youngsters. Those in school are rather
ahead of their grades. Relatives and
friends are helping. but each week an
additional SIS is needed, or $3.50 for
the coming year.
Amount asked for. $3.50. Previously
acknowledged, s9s.3S. Plate Printers
Mrs. F. X. H.. IS: H. c., IS: anony-
nous, 81; A. E. s.. 81. Total received,
$126.36; amount still needed. $653.64.
NO. 2. LEFT A WIDOW IN EARLY
WOMANHOOD.
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
stricken with infantile paralysis. A
delayed operation promises. with sub
seouent treatment. ultimate success,
so that it is hoped the child may be-
come we'll again. The Associated
paying weekly visits to the family,
teaching the housewife useful lessons
in homemaking. The family budget
has been carefully worked out, but
unfortunately there are no, outside
resources. and $27 week must be
provided, or $1,404, for the coming
year.
Amount asked for, s1.404. Previous
ly acknowledged, S100.64. Plate Print
ers' Union. SIS; Mrs. ]. E. NJ, IS; Mrs.
F. X. H., SIS; A. L. B., 81: anonymous,
IS, H. ENB. $40; D. L. H.. SIS: Calvary
NJ. E. S. S. (Mrs. Walkers class), $2!;
A. E. S.. 81. Total received, s1se.S4;
3. SAVING THE CHILDREN FROM
THEIR FATHERS EXAMPLE.
A wife divorced from brutal ano
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 upbringing. Result: The
two lads, the oldest fourteen. are try
ing hard to grow fast so that they
will be able to support their mother
and thus reward her for all she has
done for them, and retrieve their
fathers neglect and abuse. In addi-
ton to the mothers earnings at home
and until Johnny is able to work
sis a week, or 1896 is needed for the
year.
Amount asked for. 1896. Previously
acknowledged, $14.50. Plate Printers
Union, SIS; Mrs. G. G. W., IS: F. r. n,
So: Mrs. F. K. H., $5; Mrs. D. r. A., jr.
SIS; H. G., $5; M B.. $12.50; A. E. s..