Evening star., 1923-12-21

s12.5O: l. T., So; Mrs. H. Wv, 81;
II. S. p. s5; A J. B.. SIS; G. H T., SIS !;
A. F. b., s5; A. d. T., $40: H. b. r,
s5 L. p. NJ. $50 Mrs. F. A. K, $3.50 !:
G. p. s.. 81. Total to date, S42250.
Still needed. s305.50.
No. 4-Back to the Country.
Left widow with a baby of five
weeks old and five other children
under ten years of age was the plight
of this mother without help there
was nothing else for her to do but
to put her children away" which
she did. Result: The children are
unhappy and pine for their mother,
the baby dies, the oldest boy suffers
an injury resulting in the loss of a
leg. and all of the children are in
poor physical condition. But it's a
long lane that has no turning. The
Associated Charities has reunited the
family, and 1t begins to look as IL
this mothers troubles are about over.
They are at present living on the
outskirts of the city. where they get
plenty of fresh air, sunshine and good
food. The children are improving in
health, but will this continue? Sixty
dollars month, or a total of $720.
will make this possible.
Amount asked for. s720. Previously
acknowledged, s149.50. NJ. McD., IS; {;
Mrs. Fl. +. W., ST. c. w. s., IS: J. NJ,
$40: G. p. S., 81 Total to date, S171.50.
Still needed. s54S.50.
No. 5-TwiIight md Eventide.
In little house with a garden and
chickens to care for, live these three
quaint old people-a married couple
and the wife's sister-all approaching
four score years. The past year has
brought increased feebleness to the
old ladies and this calls for addi
tiona1 loving care on the part of the old
gentleman, for now. in addition to
his household duties. he Is forced to
act as doctor and nurse for the old
ladies. He makes a good job of ii,
too Withal he is happy as he pot
ters about, and if you -were to meet
him a CHEEKY greeting and bright
smile would be yours. For more
trio have lived together. wishing for
nothing in the world as much as the
joy of each others company. $3.50
a week, or a total of 1910 for the year,
is asked for.
Amount asked for, s91O. Previously
acknowledged, SIS. r X, $40; A. J.
81: w. C. G.. 81; NJ G. s.. $40; c. w.
$50; r. O., s14: Mrs. W. F. D.. SO; n.
l.. R.. $3.50; E. A G., SO; G.. p. s.,
81. Total to date, s240.50.
Still needed, S669.50.
No. 6-Three Generations Together.
Four children from six to sixteen
all active but not all strong and ro-
bust and a frail, aged mother are the
family this widow is caring for. The
grandmother does needlework when
ever her health permits. A scholarship
in a business school has been secured
for the oldest girl who hopes soon to
assume a large share of the financial
responsibility of the family. The
younger children have been very deli
cate and require all the watchful care
the mother can give. Recently they
have gone over the top" in weight
The mother is CHEEKY and bright and
not only makes a wonderful home for
her children. but is good neighbor
to those who live in her street.
Twenty-Five dollars a week. or $1,000.
next year will help this happy family
toward independence.
Amount asked for, $1,000. Previously
acknowledged. S211. f. NJ G.. $40; r
K. $40: T. Q. S., s25; Mrs. H F. w,
81; ]. w. B., s5; w. NJ. r. SlJ; II. VI.
p, $50. Total to date. s297.
Still NEEDED, $1,003.
No. .-Doing Her Full Part.
Her husband drug addict. this
little mother (colored) was left to
shift for herself and worked des-
perately to keep her three babies
with her. And she paid the price.
for her health broke down. A major
surgical operation became necessary
In order to save her life. She is bet
ter, but constant caution is required
to keep her from plunging back into
serious illness.
Bright and early in the morning
the children are up, washed, dressed
the mother, after which she is able
to get in a few hours of paying work.
She earns about SO a week at home.
but If she is to keep her babies with
q
$500 for the year, is needed. n
Amount asked for, $500. Previously
acknowledged. s71.5O. Mrs. H. +. w.
81; Mt Carmel Bapt. CHI, So: F. b..
81: E. c. r. SIS. Total to date, 5000.
Still needed, s42s.50.
No. s-The Eternal Triangle.
Enticed away by an unprincipled
woman, the father of this family left
his wife and three small children sew
eral years ago, and has not been
heard of since. The mothers whole
interest is centered in her children
and her home. but she has not the
means to take care of them unless
assistance is given her from the out
side. Her relatives are poor, but they
are giving the little they can to help.
Fifteen dollars a week is what this
home requires to keep il intact, or
$3.50 for the year.
Amount asked for. $3.50 Previously
acknowledged, $50. T. o. s., s25; Mrs.
H. F. w, 81 Miss c. NJ. j., SO; o. T.
c., So E. c. R., SIS. Total to date, SOL.
Still needed, S679.
No. 8-Ambitfous to Take Dnddy's
Place.
"I will soon be old enough to
teach school," said Lucille ambitious
ly, "and then mother can have lots
of nice things" Thrifty, cheerful
and ambitious describes this family
of a widow and her three children.
When they first came to the notice
of the Associated Charities they had