Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-06-24
70 THE MEvBRRs AND PATRONS 4


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TorHE MEvBBEs AND PATRONS
"Ann xorven Orphan Asyl.na Assecaafion.~
Established usage requires ANNUAL exhibit Of
the condition Of all public institutions. and believing in
ts essentiaty the successfa operation Of plans
formed for their benefit managers OF the noble
founded BY you, taksesPecai pleasure in rendering
| thu the third annual report of it.
| Before into detail of the abors Of the
past year, it becomes duty 6rst to acknow Wedge
with gratitude the watchul and preserving care Of
Providence which has followed US through it, and
permitted sagain at another anniversary meeting to
greet each other under happy and prosperous crcum
stances Since last loss has been sustained in
this in each previous year by death but the ii
ring and united baud whom you then committed thc
interests of this have uPto this time
pursued their duties with quck ene energies. fran tue
prosperity which the be0efceht hand Of Heaven aas
voachs'ted untoit. And now recognise still amung
patrons, those who in first effort. for this
united heart and hand with and auditors Of the
rst annual report Of this Association Their
e,idence Of undminished interest,", in this
work OF mercy, wlrh note with small dtgste OF
piesure and, happy believe, that offer
them pleasing rccompense for their long continued
ronsge by relation o; the good, which it has been in
Ut uneittl ia arcompshng up o thi, time.
We htsten to lay before you concise history Of
the progress and condition Of your Institution. wew
not detan you with the difficulties with which have
had 10 Contend during the of the years
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nectcd with il.
In tie moth of July 1850, your managers fund in an
aode Of wreichcjnss- and desttuton by the hcd.idc
OF dying mother, another helpless orphan, faarles.
and fr-ndess her onlv prospect then, continue
her mseab existence in the poverty and disgrace iy
which she surrounded. But, very soon, by
OF your bounty, rescued that child from her degraded
and suffering state. placed her under the synpatising
care OF our attentive and tender superintendent, and
she appears before you fthe triumph-
ant Of this infant Institution being far advanced
in the rujmes of cdu cation, and able All Tho
Instructions of the blessed Book which first tsusl,
| Won tn minister her sad condition. Thus in the
course OF three years onky has been nordesD three
Phans refuge from the whitening blasts ofthis evil and
unfreindly world; rnd also support and insiruc-
on provided. Which may eventually render them useful
members Of sorefy For the eldest girl whose ag-.
cordug the laws Of the Institution forbade her nger
remaining at the Asylum, have secured permanent
situation, in the family Of worthy citizen OF this
place. and she now enjoys hat persrs she never be-
fore did; comfortable and happy home. These orphans
all in regular attendance the Sabbath School, and
rank among the best scholars. With such evidences
these before you Of the good effected by this
prise we feel confident of your continued support but
alas we to know that it il equal to the
relief Of the suierings which daily brsugt
| view. Many ask aid but of means forbid
its being extended. The A-y um House small To
accommodate them and our funds insufficient Ia offer
competent salary for maron, whose services have long
been necessary; the age and health of the pre- sent
Superintendent disqualiiyng her for the duties. The
expenditures Of the past year have been greaer than
an, previous regret them ohscr.ing
as we do, the advantageous results. For the comfort OF
the orphans managers incurred the expense OF
we'll which with other smaller improvements OF the
Asylum Lot, only exhausted Treasury, but
left US with debt of $3.50. In this dilemma We had no
other Resource but public appeal friends, and
tu- the late Ten party, given in February last orr
g'hated The result Of that has already been sho~n
was ric! reward for eiorts hut only we
te cheered by large amount ofpr"ceed+
but also by the presence of those whose potent Influence
and approximation Of our feel must give weight
und honor to itand the unpr entedy liberal donations
rereired ON the evening of tho entertainment together
with written deca raiiops of interest for from
the hands al those whom proud to record put
rnns enve Us most gratifying that this cause was
tvoraby regarded. For this would ever feel CRATE
il anu he only return which oer is the pleasing
Information which their nunideent generosity enables
US nor I" give that by it we are freed from the cmonr
| rassnent Of debt;
The subioined Report from the Treasurer gives
exact account of the financial condition Of Assoca-
tion and although nothing but have small bal
ance on hand, it will atonce be TINT our efforts
must be greatly restrained, without increase fnds
Here the subject Of endornata presents Itself with
considerable force. Allow offer it your consd-
Grafton.
That there many in this community who possess
amply the means, for making this permanent provision
for the orphan. quite sure and have been
literally sustained by them from the time OF our ogai
ration to the present moment to doubt that huny
less degree they have the tender sympathy tor tc 10
induce such bcsowal. Therefore, leave the subject
with them, trusting that the doy is far disnnt
when We shall receive hearty response to this propc-
SAL and be enabled by such gift, compass without
hndrance, the wide spread field of labor before us
Tour managers have the pleasure to inform you that
flee netc members have been added to this Associa-
ton during the past year.
In conclusion assure you OF our Willingness
to perseverc in the discharge of the duties which
m " assign confidently trusting that, in proportion
to the nerd will be your lencaeence to the Orphan
Asylum whose design certniny claims the patronage
OF all who ieprecute the of Orphanage. May
the same Advise Hand, which has brought safely
thus far continue to guide and rightly direct to
feed the hungry, cothc the Naked and prove mot
true by taking the ricndess and orphan stranger
in"
SC WARWICK Sxc'nY.
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