Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-21

divorce. She earns a little by home
sewing. but $24 a week still Is needed
To complete the mothers modest
budget. or $1.34s for the year.
Previously acknowledged. s1ss.s5:
Mrs. w. J. B., S.: Charles w. Dray.
ton, 81: M. III. Wilhoite. $16.67; Miss
Anna N. Nelson. 1888: q. n. p, 81; j.
II. T.. 500; j. N. ", So; 3. B. p. $3.50;
Mrs. l.. N. NJ, SO; J. T. c., $25. To-
tai. $364.15.
Still needed, $SS3.S5.
OPPORTUNITY No. IL.
Thomas. a colored lad of only s, and
his little sister, 5, walk miles to
and from school every day During
the Winter months the mother goes
half way to meet them on their return
TO STE them safely by a lonely stretch
of woods and IL is nearly dark when
they reach home. This home is bar.
rem. hut always kept immaculate. 1t
Is on the outskirts of the District,
where this mother lives because of the
cheaper rent and where she can go to
the woods TO cut her own fuel There
are Also two children too young to go
to school. The mother was obliged to
separate from her husba nd because
of cruelty. Both the police and the
Juvenile Court have been trying to 10.
cate the man for over a year. but
without success Besides what the
mother can earn by days work when
she is able to leave the children or
find neighbor to care for them, SIS
week is asked for the family. or
sS3e for the coming year.
Previously acknowledged. $5S.65:
Mrs. w. ]. b., SIS; Charles w. Dray-
ton. s.: NJ. III. Wilhoite, $16.66; Miss
Anna N. Nelson. 1884: National ALI
ance of Postal Employees, $40; from
friend" s.: Mrs. F. b.. 81; J. II. t..
500; j. III. j.. So; E. M. P. $3.50; z. g.,
$40. Total. $230.15.
Still needed. $SO1.s5.
OPPORTUNITY No. IL.
Sickness, which in the experience
of the Associated Charities accounts
50 often for dependency. plays the
leading role In this family of father,
mother and four children. the eldest
but 12 years of age. The father has
long been on the verge Of a nervous
brea kdown. He was obliged to give
up his work for while on this ac-
count. He is now employed again.
hut as his work is seasonal and his
health precarious he cannot earn
enough throughout the year to pro-
ticuIarly in view of the fact that every
member. except the baby, needs
physical attention.
Two of the children made marked
gains at the Children's Health Camp
last Summer showing what can be
accomplished for them under a proper
health program. The visitor. who
knows the situation. says ''there
seem TO be real possibilities for de-
veiopment in this family" Twenty
dollars a week is needed for the task
IN hand, In addition to what the man
earns when he has work. This is
$1,000 for the year.
Previously acknowledged. $195.15:
Mrs c. A. s., $50. 80; Sorority" $40;
Miss nj. B.. $40; Charles w. Drayton.
SO: M. III. Wilhoite, $16.66; Miss Anna
n. Nelson, 1884: j. III. T.. S100; G. G.
A.. SIS; Mrs. A. M. b.. 81. Total,
S3s0.45.
Sill needed, $64s.55.
OPPORTUNITY No H.
Is No. IS always an unlucky one?
May we hope that in this case 1t will
prove fortunate designation for q
most unfortunate colored mother. who
has suddenly awakened to the fact
that her eight children, whose ages
range from l to II, have no legal
father Living in good faith with the
man whom she thought she had mar
ried In 1914. this conscientious woman
discovers that the father of her chill
dren has wife living from whom he
has never been legally separated. Pro
cedure for the annulment of the false
marriage has been instituted. Such
annulment will legitimatize the chill.
slren.
One child Is crippled, but. thanks to
the interest OF the orthopedic commit
tee of tho Kiwanis Club Is receiving
special treatment. has steadily i'm.
proved and has learned to walk. q The
mothers relatives are contributing as
they are able. but $25 week. or 81, 800
for years planning is needed to keep
this home together.
Previously acknowledged. $685.: