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Show THE PROVO POST TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1919 SIX artment funds on hand to meet the situation, repairing of roofs, wiring for electric and so in many cases even the small Ughtp, assisting in planting of grUn usual allowances for the needy were and other such help as dependent wocut off. And ward Relitf Society men need. Many families have rePresidents and those connected yith ceived articles of valuable clothing through the collections from generous them were burdened with sorrow tfie of inadequacy"tf the"help household sJi An d,. the.,.harmonioui able were to give. One man, to cooperating of all agencies is being they more. a forward for was ready whose eaqs may have come a whisper felt for good in many homes. In In November, 1917, the first Home of the. situation, came forward with some cases relatives have "been apto for the help which they Service Institiute was hefd in Den- generous financial aid. It was Jesse pealed in no wise be deprived of givmust 'T. v ver, under the auspices of the state Knight ing, and the rule is that they gladly It was a If the old adage be true about s assume university of Colorado. responsibility. . school for charity workers. Its teach- hint to the wise, surely the organisatThe object of the organization is to ers were men and women educated ion- ought never again to pass in our and trained for the kind of work that through so severe a stress for means. take care of the needy people avoid to the posown community, qnd belongs to the - Relief -- Society. The Its leaders knew that other men beof upon by imposed being sibility institute was for Home Service under sides the above mentioned would be .to the Red Cross. Mrs. Keeler saw an generous to the cause of humanity if transients It has been deemed wise of lead other' large charity opportunity to give to the Red Cross 'only s whispef'inight come to them, follow the the benefit of a trained worker, and i They felt that noplace in ; all the institutions. Accordingly, it . has of world ; yould support w. charitable or- been made the rule that persons be s to the Relief Society a valuable information.' After a num- ganization more loyally than yould residents of the stake at least a' year ber of other had refused to go, Mrs. Utah Stake. And they, longed to before they are. considered a charge 'Annie- - D. Palmer, with five others place their organization on s footing of this . department 'There are, ' of unusual exceptions to this " froth this state, Ittended-thetnstitntthat should lead and not lag- - among course, rule. . Mrs. Palmer made her repohito the the charity organizations of the world. ' The officers of the organization sec Relief Society and took the wotjk with Fearfully, hopefully prayerfully, the Red Cross under an appointment they planned the cooperating of the before it most wonderful possibilities. ward charity work, to the end that They may be criticized for inuch that by Mrs. I. H- - Masters, chairman. Mrs. Ines Knight Allen was int- the strong might assist, the weak. is done, for much that is not done; ensely Interested In the work from Imitating the successful bigdrives but the welfare of' all if paramount the beginning and with a heart that for war funds, they adopted the drive in their hearts. They fully realize much-tlearn; but responds to the needs of humanity as as a means to finance the work in- that they have - fat are anxiously hoping that the they the finest toned instrument to he stead of collections by teachers. come in the way that is lessons need Che may visit. of the master, she came into the monthly touch Realising cause the ; her position as president of the lTtah for better cooperation, for more care- best for ' v. - Stake Relief Society. The lessons of ful investigation, for more systematic The Department is new it cannot thrift and economy were being taught and more adequate relief giving, they as yet meet everybodys expectation. by the needs of the war. The spirit conducted a home institute for the It may never do so. It must carry an of sacrifice was in the very air. The most careful consideration of every emergency surplus, not to do that cries of the suffering millions over detail of the work. On'June 10, 1919, would invite a repitition of last winseas was heard and heeded in every they opened the office in the Admin- terd tragedy. Besides - alleviating ' home. Then came the influenza. istration building, 92 North First want in the homes of the needy, and Who can recall the winter of "1918-191- 9 West, and with several hundred dol- helping them to independence and without tears for its suffering lars contributed by the officers and a self respect, it looks to a time when without gratitude that it is past? Re- few friends the Community Welfare it may own some of the homes. on lief Society and Red Cross men and Department began to operate. which it now pays rent, when it may women were as one during that awful The first drive for funds in August, have comfortable and refined quarters time. There were days that they hard- was met most heartily, a. little mdre! for tome of the aged women who are ly left their telephones. Into their than $4,000 being realized. The de--, lonely, when it may assist in the care ears and into their very souls were pendents in various wards were re--; of wayward young women and childrung the pitious appeals for nurses ported and began" to receive hefp ren. 'AU hese.are dreams big where entire families were stricken. from " the welfare office. In many dreams for future consideration; but For the last sad service where one or cases the small allowances have been they are something to think about more had died.- -increased.--I- n other cases - emergenLet the people of - Utah- - Stake be The Relief Society was tested ns it cies have been met ' v proud of the work of the Community never had been before. Its teachers Medical attention has resulted? in Welfare Department and look forcould not make their regular visits happiness untold where long neglect- ward with jiride and gladness to the and so did not Collect even the reg- ed suffering has reigned. Home con- times when they are asked to help in ular small donations. There were no ditions have been looked after in the this most divinely human undertaking. Mrs. A, Martha Keeler was stake president of the Relief Society the need of a bet-tsystem of doing charity work was evident. With the keen perception that - was hers by .natureby . experience and by inspiration, Mrs. Keeler s. far back as when 1917; er , few-scrap- - , e. ' :. ' . The last year has the working some seen forcef the as in the well as Ladies Aid Society Missionary Society c4 the Community Church. The union of the Methodist and Congregational churches into a changes in community organization increased interest, and enthusiasm was the result. The Aid Society meets every two weeks and oftener if extra work is on hand. As long as Red Cross work was available, this was the main occupation, but now that the pressing need ToFtlnVlr'past it Is 'preparing for a bazaar and dinner to be given in the church early in December. before the summer vaLast spring, served to the was a cation, banquet returned soldier boys. It is thi desire of the society to look after new comers in the community and welcome to their midst all who care to affiliate themselves with our organization. Like other departments of the church it is growing, and hopes to enlarge the sphere of their influence and usefulness. j The Missionary Society meets once a month. " It tries to inform the members of the various missionary problems in different parts of the world. They have listened several times f - WHy not have a New Auto Top while it is put on your car now bad weather, or that old one ; repaired. 4 Plate Glass or Celluloid through the year, to very interesting talk . from missionaries . who have Worked in China. They have also heard of the work among the negroes in the southern part of this country. In all our organizations their desire is to be helpful, to do all the good they can, in all the ways thby can, to all the people they can.1 Lights Installed. 4 - - ; Auto Maxfield ....... v " f . r Bonne Foi Club Top Company Mrs. Addie Bates is at present presiding over the Bonne Foi Club," a purely social club of Eighteen members. A few years ago the club was organized with a few neighborhood friends i the southeast part of this city. Gradually other ladies were invited to join and participate! in its afternoons of needlecraft social chat, music and refreshments.' It is a rule of the club that the hostess provides the entertainment - and programs. Once a month an evening session is held, to which the husbands of the members are guests, and game! take the place of. the usual kensington. When the spirit of such absolute friendliness is manifest among neighbors to the above extent it bespeaks a great deal in praise of our modern womanhood. Does The Work ... 4 , Our Prices are Right and Workmanship Guaranteed.. -- niMjf 0) 5 ' mkm Ky u Extends to All a Hearty Greeting for a Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year Dealers in Groceries and Grocery Notions, Nails "and Wire. Importers and Wholesale ' ' - 's' Ouf-Lo- ng t -- ' - ' t . ... ' V ' . Record of SuccessfuLDealing Recommends uo to the Considerationof theRetail Merchant, F.D Manager. UTAH PROVO it |