Evening star., 1923-12-18

poor physical condition. But it's a
long lane tnat 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 a month, or total of $720,
VIII make this possible.
Amount asked for. sT20. Previously
acknowledged, $21. Total to date, $2t.
Still needed, $699.
No. @Twilight and Eventide.
In little house with garden and
chickens to care for, live these three
quaint old peopIe-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-
tional 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 it.,
too! Withal he is happy as he pot
ters about. and if you were to meet
him a CHEEKY greeting and a bright
smile would be yours. For more
than a quarter of century this aged
trio have lived together, wishing for
nothing in the world as much as the
joy of each others company. $3.50
is asked for.
Amount asked for. 1910. Previously
acknowledged, So. Anonymous. SO; T..
V. p, 50; r. NJ. So; Mrs. r. X, $40.
Total to date, $25:
Still needed. $SS5.
No. s-Three Generations Toget ther.
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 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 a good neighbor
to those who live in her street.
! next year will help this happy family
toward independence.
| Amount asked for, $1,000. Previous
| ly acknowledged, $50. j. T., IS: NJ. A.
F.. $50. Total to date, sS5.
Still needed, S1.215.
No. 7-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 moptiTig
i the children are up, washed, dressed
and the housework quickly done by
! 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 ii she is to keep her babies with
her another $40 week. or total OF
! $500 for the year, is needed.
Amount asked for. $500. Previously
| acknowledged. SO. r. B. w, So: DR.
! c. L. w, 81; Interdenominational
| Cshers Union, $40: Z. s NJ, So; L.
| r. B., $40. Total to date, s29.
Still needed, S491.
No. SThe Eternal Triangle.
! Enticed away by an unprincipled
woman. the father of this family left