Sister Christine of the Children's home, St. Joseph, in Wanzleben, Langestr. 4, writes: "When we were driven out of Lorraine by the French, because of our Germanism, we settled here in Wanzleben and founded a home for waifs. As the unemployment situation becomes increasingly terrifying, and prices mount, more and more children implore us for shelter at Wanzleben. But how can we help them when we lack all means of support? We have no income, except contributions from friends, and therefore, beloved Germans of Chicago, help us in our sorrow so that we can clothe and feed the children at our home."

Councilor Puttea, director of the Charite-Hospital in Berlin, N. W. 6, Schumannstr. 21, asks help for the tuberculosis and cancer department. "Life in Germany," he writes, "became so expensive that at one time 2we contemplated discontinuing this department, but an auspicious foreign donation kept us "above water." Regardless of the difficult conditions, and the contemptible conduct of the French who dominate us, we would not like to let the reliable German middle-class perish, and so we try particularly to help children by giving them sufficient nourishment, and promoting their health. I know from first hand information and reliable hospital records, just how the middle class suffer, financially and from malnutrition. I have ample proof of their utter destitution and living conditions. If we can add your Welfare Association to the list of friends who support our cause, then allow me to express my profound thanks in the name of my poor compatriots.

Ernst Grober, minister of the German Evangelical parish of Graslitz in the Bohemian Erzgebirge, (Ore-mountains) implores the German brethren 3and sisters, and all who have compassion on the suffering Germans in the ceded territories. "I still believe in God," he writes, "and in German sentiment which brooks no denial when help and salvation require action." "Everyone who helps our lone youth in this mountainous district, will shower the blessings on his own progeny. For every contribution, our young folks will send Czechoslovakian and Austrian postage stamps as a memento. God be with you! In the name of our Mountain youth, I offer my ardent thanks, even for the most modest donation, and express my gratitude in advance."

[Here three paragraphs descriptive of German hardships follow. Translator]

The May festival, which was given at the Lincoln Club on May 10, brought $3,281.42 into the treasury. From this amount, one thousand dollars will be given to the artists who sent their products from Germany. The Welfare 4Association expresses its thanks to all ladies and gentlemen who, by their participation and collaboration, helped in making this affair so successful.

Poverty in Germany is far-reaching, and we ask you to help us improve conditions. Send money and clothing to 128 North La Salle Street, Room 47, Tel. Franklin 0339.