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-- OR -- Miss Grace Dunbar, philanthropist and suffragette, can also be seen in these previous issues of Electro-Graphic Monthly courtesy of her literary agent Sandy Kozinn: January
2004 . . . February
2004 . . .
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Charitable Reminder from My dear friends at the Dark Lantern League, As you may be aware, following the death of my husband, it occurred to me that since the education of his children was the catalyst for our meeting, learning to depend upon each other, and eventually marrying, no better use of Senator Gibson’s fortune could be made than by educating those children whose parents had few resources. Some of you have been good enough to support me in this endeavour. There are many projects of this nature close to my heart, not the least of which is showing to the underclass children of London the glories of the City in which they live. Sadly, many of these children rarely venture out of their own teeming neighbourhoods and are unaware of the museums, parks, and other wonders of our capital. Not all of the children show an immediate benefit from these trips, but now and again it becomes clear that a small spark of understanding has been lit in at least one child. Some of you might like to read a letter I recently received from such a child. From that letter, you might see both what the experience can mean to and how great is the need. I enclose the letter in the hope that some of you will continue to support the Neil Gibson Society for Needy Children and that those who have not yet done so will become interested in the good work it does. With very best regards from a fellow member of the League, I remain, Very truly
yours,
Mrs. Neil GibsonDear Mrs. Gibson, Thank you for taking us on the outing last Thursday. It was very nice to see all the different things you showed us. I very much liked that we could go just a little way and see things very different. When we were on the big street, there was so much traffic and so many people and horses that I was frightened, but then right around the corner there was a little square and it was so quiet and nice and it even had a place in the middle with grass and all. I felt right at home, because there was a pawnshop, and my Mum goes to a pawn shop a lot. Sometimes she takes me with her. The man in the bank was very nice. He even showed us where they kept the money. I have never been in a bank before, even though I have been in a pawn shop. I hope some day I will have enough money to put some in a bank. There was funny food at the restaurant you took us to. It must be a very poor restaurant, because there wasn’t any meat at all. My Mum tries to have meat at least every day, even if it’s only a little bit of bacon boiled with the potatoes. I hope I can come on another trip with you soon. You are a nice lady. Very truly
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