Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-19

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ambitious. eager for the good things
that life has to offer but sometimes
withholds from those seemingly de-
serving. They are anxious for the
time to come when they can help
mother and repay her for what she
has done for them. Isn't the pres
ervation of such a home a worth
while Christmas gift? Thirty dollars
q week or $3.50 a year will make 1t.
Amount asked for, $1,56O.
Previously acknowledged, S166
Mrs. G. H. T., IS: l.. b. s., So; G,
~, IS; Miss G.. NJ. j., So; Mrs. f. f.
r., $50: Mrs. II. c. j., 81. Total re-
ceived. $685.
Still needed, 81 1924.
OPPORTUNITY NO. 1O--A BURDEN
ON YOUNG SHOULDERS.
John and Mary. yet in their teens.
are shouldering the responsibilities or
providing for their mother, a widow,
and her three other younger children.
John is going to night school "nlle
learning a trade, trying to shorten ms
apprenticeship. One more year ana
he will be able to do more, ana a
younger child will begin to help. Then
the family will be independent. In the
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outside. Seventeen dollars week, or
1884 for the coming year, will provide
it.
Amount asked for, 1884.
Previously acknowledged, $1,000.
j. c. H., 81; G.. N, IS; ]. r. NJ. T.,
$40. Total received, $3.50.
Still needed 5000.
OPPORTUNITY NO. 1.-THE ODDS
AGAINST THEM.
This colored widow works hard all
day long and leaves the two smaller
children under care of an older daugh-
ter, who does the houseWork ana
nursing after school hours. A boy
works after school in the afternoon
and all day Saturday. 1t has been a
hard fight for this widow, and now
she is beginning to see the end. for
the little children can hardly wait
until they, too, may joint the wage
earners. In the meantime shelter,
clothing and nourishing food are
needed Fourteen dollars week, or
SIPS q year will provide it.
Amount asked for, S72S.
Previously acknowledged, $3.50; G..
N, IS; in memoriam, So. Total re-
ceived. $4S.50.
Still needed. s679.50.
OPPORTUNITY NO. 12-ANOTHER
SACRIFICE FOR THE CHILDREN.
Her sacrifice was her health-hut
she gave it gladly to keep her three
children, II, 9 and 6 years old. 1t has
been a long, hard struggle for her
too, and when she broke under 1t and
had to give up the work which brought
bread and clothing another disaster
faced her. for one of the children was
stricken with tuberculosis, and, though
recovering, must be watched carefully
The children are doing we'll in their
classes. Must this mothers sacrifice
be in vain? Twenty-four dollars a
week will keep this family together
The years budget requires $1,24S.
Amount asked for, s1,248.
Previously acknowledged, s89.75.
Mrs. c. w. F.. So; J. c. H., 50: G. N.
& Co., $25; in memoriam. IS; A. A. G..
So; L. l.. G., 50. Total received, $165.75
Still needed, s1,0S2.25.
OPPORTUNITY NO. 13-NEARLY
BLIND. FIVE CHILDREN.
This colored woman, her eyesighr
nearly gone. had five children ant
no income three years ago. Kind
hearted people came to the rescue anC
Inc family was kept together. lining:
are brighter this Christmas. for the
17-year-old girl is now working anC
puts all her money into the home. anC
hopes soon to earn more. A 14-year
old boy Is taking vocational education
| which may lead to worthwhile EN-
ployment, and the three younger chill
dren go to school, where the teacher:
speak well Of their progress. Each
child in this home does his bit to make
it brighter one. Will you do yours
Nineteen dollars a week. or 1888 {
year, will bring what is needed here.
Amount asked for, 1888.
Previously acknowledged. $175.50.
G.. N, IS; J. A. w, IS: Odd Fellows