Evening star., 1921-12-17

three younger children. but until he
completes the trade he is learning his
wages will not go. round. especially
as one of his little sisters is not
strong and needs care and extra nour-
ishment. and the mother deserted sew
eral years ago. following much cruel
treatment by her husband, is also
under the doctors care. Notwfth-
standing this she earns what she can
at home. To help Peter carry his bur-
den until he becomes a full-fledged
journeyman $13 is the amount needed
weekly. or 1916 for the year.
R. L. D., 81; Mrs. A. F. c.. $50: A. f.
c.. so cents. Total received. $3.50;
balance needed, s644.50.
NO. 10. HELPING THOSE WHO
HELP THEMSELVES
Determined If possible to get an
education, her oldest son of fifteen
works out of school hours and on
Saturdays to help his widowed mother
and his five younger brothers and
sisters. The lad is popular with his
employers. who have become so much
interested in helping him attain his
ambition that. they contribute to the
family's need. The mother takes
dodgers besides making home for
her six children. The deficit of SIS a
week. or $3.50 this next year. must be
met by those who believe that the
Lord helps those who help them
selves
Previously acknowledged, s237.5o:
Mrs. R. l.. D., 81: A. E.. c.. so cents
Total received. s2ss; balance needed
$54l.
HUsBAND.
When the father (coIored) died of
tuberculosis he left six children, rang
ing in age from one to fourteen years.
The mother rather than give up her
children, was walking five miles to
dren at home to shift for themselves
At that time the Oldest boy was
threatened with his fathers trouble.
Thanks to the assistance given by the
Associated Charities during the past
year, the mother has been able to stay
at home, taking in washing. while the
oldest child has now grown strong
enough to go to work as an appren-
tice in a garage. To maintain the
widow and children until the Oldest
boy becomes a skilled mechanic or
chauffeur SIS week is needed, or
$3.50 for the year.
Previously acknowledged. 81; N. G.
R., $40: A. E. c., so cents. Total,
$3.50: balance needed, $767.50.
NO. 12. TUBERCULOSIS AND IN
FLUENZA DID 1T.
This frail widow with three chill
dren, oldest seven. reduces her rent
by taking dodgers and taking in sew
ing. She broke herself down by long,
hard work outside the home, while
her babies were being neglected.
Their father. a sufferer from tuberculo-
sis, died of the influenza two years ago.
One child predisposed to the fathers
trouble needs special care. The two
older children attend the primary;
SIS is needed for this young family,
or 1886 for the year.
Previously acknowledged, 50: A, E.
c.. so cents. Total received, $3.50; bal
ance needed, $932.50.
NO. 10. TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE Is
TT amt really true. Tell me you
amt fooling me. Do you mean that
can have some money in my hand and
go to the store and buy the food I want
without bothering with grocery or
der? It's too good to be true" This
was the way money for Thanksgfv-
ored woman. who herself, almost
blind, has a husband in the Tubercu-
losis Hospital. leaving her with five
children to support, from three to
thirteen years of age. Because of her
devotion to her family and her re-
sponse to every suggestion for their
care, the visitor of the Associated
Charities has recommended that she
be given coveted place in the four
teen opportunities. Nineteen dollars
a week is needed, or 1888 for the year.
NJ. G. R., $40: A. E. c., SO cents. Total
received, $10.50; balance needed,
s977.50.
NO. H. THANKS GOD FOR HER
BLESSINGS.
Il can never praise or thank the
Associated Charities enough for keep
ing a roof over my head and provid-
ing for our home the way they have.
OF course. my first thanks are to God.
from Whom all things come. I never
forget to thank Him, night. morning and
every meal time, The writer. widowed
by the loss Of her husband from tuber-
culosis, and, far from strong herself,
is making a courageous fight to give
her children a real home and the best
Of a mothers love. There are three
school regularly and all up to grade.
Twenty-six dollars q week Is needed
or 1852 for the year.
A. S. W., IS; H. A. o., SO; A. E. c.,
so cents; H. G. p, IS: /. K. B., $50.
Total received, $70.50; balance needed
$1,2S1.50.
Summary.
Total amount asked for $13,156;
amount received. $1.452.07; balance
still needed, $11,703.93.
The following additional contribu-
tions have been received by The Star:
A. N. T. Wolfe, No. l; 81 and No. II,
81; Miss v. L. Macrille, all. $25;
Grace DENIES Letchfield, No. 10. $40;
W. L. B., No. 4, 81; H. A. K, No. S,
SIS.
John Joy Edison. treasurer. Associated
Charities.