Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-12
LEADERS HOPEFUL
OF CHEST SUCCESS
Officials, Optimistic for Fu-
ture Campaigns, Expect Ad-
ditionaI Gifts This Year.
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had not been affected by the market
fluctuations at all.
Although Mr.. Poole did not mention
1t last night, the inability of the Chest
workers to solicit in the Government de-
partmentS this year was another con-
tributing factor to the deficit, although
perhaps only slight one. Approx
mately 10000 pledge cards were dis
tributed in the departments last Sat
urday In the hope that Federal en-
ployes who were not reached at their
homes would take advantage of this
opportunity. The net results of this
method of solicitation, however, pro-
duced only $8,186, although in fairness
it should be stressed that the report is
only partial one. Many Federal en-
ployes gave at their homes; others sent
their contributions through the mails
or gave through stations in banks and
department stores. The amount sub
scribed by the Federal employees last
year, however, was approximately $780,
000
Far from discouraged by the deficit
and the ability to report only 500, 663 SO
Chest officials regarded the situation to-
day as complete insurance that the
Community Chest is here to stay and in
future years will do more and more
good for Washington.
We're not stopping; we've Just be-
gum" Right Rev. James f.. Freeman
Bishop of Washington, declared. INC
matter what the situation Is, let Us
believe that there are enough men and
women in Washington who will never
sleep until the final budget is raised
The Community Chest will never be
dissolved"
Plan to Continue Solicitation.
Such thought, as a matter Of fact
has no part in the plans of Chest
officials.
"Of course We will 60 on" Newbold
Moves, chairman of the special gifts
committee, said. I'VE are Just waiting
for next year, when we may put into
practice the lessons we have learned
from our efforts this year."
The next step, in view of the present
situation, was explained by Director
Street. Although the intensive cam
paign has ended for this year, he said
the executive committee of the Chest
plans to continue its solicitation oil
prospects by mail and other means In
the hope of obtaining additional con-
tributions.
Figuring the total receipts as $1,617,-
513.46, which includes the $4,000 re-
garded by Chest officials as guaranteed
in the near future, Mr.. Street explained
that after all possible gifts are received
the remaining deficit, if there is one
will be met by pairing down the budgets
Of the rs agencies TO the point where
appropriations will not exceed the sum
available.
IF Washington will not give the min
lmum needed to carry on the work OF
these organizations, he said, I'VE must
carry on with what Washington will
give and see to it that Washington is
brought to realize fully the necessity for
supporting its institutions In future
years."
Failure Is Denied.
There was not a single discouraged
worker who left the hall last night or II
there was, he kept the fact we'll con-
cealed. Bishop Freeman and Mrs. P
G. Gavan of Sacred Heart Church, in
spired them with fresh hope for next
year. The latter described the Chest as
"a heavenly inspiration sent to Wash
ington" and added that the heart oil
Washington" would respond to its ap-
peal in the years to come. Frederic A
Delano, president of the Chest, echoed
the feeling of all the workers, when he
q.
DR.. Kelly Miller, head of region five
of the Metropolitan Unit, declared the
chief function of the Chest is educa-
tional in teaching the lesson of moral
and spiritual unity in the District OF
Columbia. Washington has many
cross lines" he said. "AIl creeds and
colors have been united in the Chest
In this respect. the Chest has done
more good in the last year than all
the churches"
Chairman Poole called upon the
various leaders to submit their reports
as follows: Metropolitan Unit, $62 PAT
90; Group Solicitation Unit, 500 ,203
and special gifts committee, $12,213.
E. w. Libbey, president of the Chief
Clerks Association of the executive de-
partments and chairman of the Chests
Government Employees Unit. reported
2,597 pledges for $8,186. Some bureaus
and divisions, he explained had not as
yet sent in their list and the report
must be understood as only partial
one.
In behalf of the District Government
employees the sum of $39650 was re-
ported, with ''other gifts to follow"
Police and Firemen Aid.
Frank r. Je1leff, chairman of the
Group Solicitation Unit, reported about
1900 gifts to make up $22,203. These
included gifts from members of the
Metropolitan police force amounting to
$l,509 and from the city's firemen
amounting to $2,097.50.
The sum reported by the Metropoli-
tan Unit, of which Merritt o. Chance
was chairman, included $3,62906 from
region 5, consisting entirely of colored
workers. DR.. Miller in his statement
said the region had contributed up ia
81 per cent of its quota and in this re-
spect had done its part as Loyalty as
any other group in Washington. About
100 colored workers attended the meet
ing and their report was loudly applaud
66392.
Division of region 2, of which James
B. Evans, Mrs Charles A. Goldsmith
and w. c. Hanson are co-chairmen, up
held its steady record during the cam
paign by reporting $7,68492 last night
the largest amount for any single di-
vision
Reporting for the special gifts COM
mittee, Mr.~NoyeS read list of WASH
lngtonians who contributed $4,000 or
more individually to the Chest budget,
refuting the idea that the wealthy peo-
pie OF the city were not carrying their
part Of the load The total amount
raised through special gifts during the
campaign was $9O8,247 from 1908 CIV
ers.
The United States Marine Band Or
chestra furnished music for last nights
meeting, volunteering its services, as II
has done during the whole campaign,
Arthur Witcomb, cornetist, played two
solos.
George O'Connor and Matt Horn were
to sing, but something happened. The
piano was locked. No one could find
the key. They will sing another day.
Gifts of More Than eIOO