Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-19
OPPORTUNITY NO. A FATHER
UNABLE TO WORK

UNABLE TO WORK.
He was a good worker, industrious
and he never let an opportunity slip
to work late if it meant something
more to bring home to his family. He
became i'll suddenly. His former en-
ployers, recognizing his faithful serv-
ice, provided expert medical advice,
hospital care and did what they could
10 put him back on his feet. But he
can never work again. He was Strick-
an in line of duty: he now receives
reasonable compensation from his EN-
ployerS. But he has a wife and seven
children. The youngest is little girl,
lust a year old. The wife is doing her
part by managing the household care
fully and economically. She can do
nothing more There is the sick
father and seven children. Thirteen
dollars a week is needed for this fam
lily, or 1915 for the coming year.
Amount asked for 1915.
Previously acknowledged, Sl29.
G. N, So; NJ. s., 81; w. d. McC., SIS.
Total received, $3.50.
Still needed, 1926.
OPPORTUNITY NO. She MAY
NEVER RETURN.
This father, a hard worker, is now
III the tuberculosis Hospital The
worry about his wife and her three
hildren-the girl, -; two boys, and
will retard his recovery. few
ears ago Christmas was a happy day
N this family. II will be bleak and
,old, a sad reminder of other years, this
year. Friends and the church help
some. But the mother and her babies
need clothing and food. They must De
fortified against the disease which has
laid the father low. Twenty three
G
year, will keep these children well
and happy and aid the fathers recov-
cry.
Amount asked for, S1.195.
Previously acknowledged, $50.
Mrs f. L. D., 81; j. c. H., 81; w. L.
B., So; Mrs u. b., 81; G.. N, $40; Alpha
Sigma Epsilon Mutual Aid Society.
S14O: w. H, $40: NJ. E. P, $3.50; Miss
NJ. F. NJ. $40; in memoriam. s..
Total received, s244.50.
Still needed, S950.50.
OPPORTUNITY NO. 6-Closed.
OPPORTUNITY NO. mo FAULT
OF HIS.
This colored man, of education,
character and fine principles, is a de-
voted father He was happy in
his work and in the care Of his at
tractive family. wife and three
children Then came misfortune, i'll
ness. He now is incapacitated and
faces a serious operation, which Will
delay his return to work for a long
time His wife, formerly a school
teacher, works when she can-but
there is the sick husband. a little
daughter, years old; two boys, one
3, the other 10 months. The husband
doesn't complain of his suffering,
hut ba ho
| lily faces worries him. His every
| thought is for them. The church is
| helping some, but outside aid is need
| ed here to give this man a chance
until he can get back on his feet.
| Nineteen dollars a week-S9SS for the
| coming year-will do it.
Amount asked for. 1888.
Previously Acknowledged. $95.4s.
Mrs. z. B., 81; G. N, IS; anonymous,
SO. Total received. $1O5.4S.
Still needed, SSs2.52.
OPPORTUNITY NO. S-A BRAVE
STRUGGLE.
She was deserted by her husband
Since then every day of her life is
given for the three children, and she
works hard. She is father as well as
mother in this little family.
She earns what she can at
| home, her relatives help some. but
| they can do little, as every cent
counts with them. If she left home,
what would become of the children?
! She is doing her part, and the fight
| has left her weak. Fifteen dollars a
| week, or $3.50 for the next year. is
| needed here or the fight will have
| been in vain.
Amount asked for. $3.50.
Previously acknowledged. $4O.75.
E. L. H, SIS; J. E. A. So; guides at
Library of Congress, SIS; G. N, SIS:
y. H. P, S25; X, $3.50; NJ. L. P, S25;
lin memory" SIS; Mrs. b. H. w. $40;
w. II. c., So; c. V, S.; NJ. n. V, 81.
Total received, S146.25
Still needed, S633.75.
OPPORTUNITY NO. "a HOME
WORTH WHILE.
A home is a home, and this widow
| has done more than her part to give
| her three children a real one. There
! are no luXuries in this home and it
| takes careful planning to make both
| ends meet, but she has done it, frail
| though she is. She is the inspira-
| ton of her children. The two older
| girls make excellent marks in school
| and the teachers report them as a
| fine influence on the rest of the pu-
| pills. Then there is little one III
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