Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-17

hearts than those Of the stricken parents to thii
angel boy in Heaven.
The TFeasurer's Report will show an addition o
one thousand dollars TO the permanent fund of the
Asylum-a munifcent donation ON H. F. Wal
worth, Esq. former resident of Cleveland also,
the gift Of fifty dollars to tie same, by the late Mrs
J. P. Kirkland.
For these generous expressions Of interest in the
lasting welfare Of the Institution, the Board are
truly thankful, and would indulge the earnest hope
that they may be multiplied by other friends, who
may be prompted TO do likewise; for it must not
be forgotten that the interest Of this permen fund
with sums obtained by annual subscriptions, are
the only means relied upon TO feed and clothe the
| children; and now as their number will be con-
| stanty increasing with new rooms open TO receive
them, the required outlay to maintain them will
be proportiOnaby greater. But no fears are enter
tanned on this point-Ways and means will be pro-
vided with every increased demand for them; this
cheering fact, the past has proved beyond doubt
The expenses during the past year, in cash and
| in orders received from sundry persons, have
amounted to 81, ,72s 81.
The sum granted by the City, for the payment
| Of the teacher employed in the Asylum, as an
] equivalent for services rendered by the Board in
taking children from the infirmary, has been men
| toned In former reports and suitably acknow-
ledged. BIT the last meeting of the Common Coun-
ell this annual stipend was renewed. For the in
| formation of those who have recently come to
Cleveland to reside, and who, by deeds as well as
words, have shown a readiness to perform their
part in sustaining the Asylum, it is here stated
that excepting the past year, the annual subscrp-
tions alluded to above have been obtained entirely
by the personal exertions of the Board, in dis.
tricting the city and calling from house to house
for names of annual subscribers-the payment Of
one dollar constituting yearly membership of the
Cleveland Orphan Asylum Association" Appli-
cations hitherto have been confined to ladies.
This yearly spring collection has been made
after the animal mating nccurriny Out tho
second Monday OF March. The past year it was
deferred until the fall for reasons stated at the
time, and the decision then was made to try for
once the experiment Of securing these annual
subscriptions by collections through the different
churches, and thus materially tighten the labors of
the Board.
In consequence of this arrangement, no list Of
annual subscribers can be appended TO this report,
and as it was not fully understood by all, the
amount received therefrom has by no means
equalled that which might have been obtained by
personal visitation, which will be resumed here
after, although attended with much wearying ef-
fort.
The Board have also thought it best not to post
pone this work, as was done last year; though the
same reasons now exist for doing SO that infu
enced them then. They believe however, and are
not alone in this belief, that the removal of the
burden which has so long rested upon this Institn
tOn, by the means now provided for finishing and
furnishing it throughout will create new interest
in its future welfare, and give success to the ef
fort they will soon commence
There should also be list of annual subscribers
composed of gentlemen. No special appeal in be-
half of the Asylum, it is hoped, will be hereafter
needed, but all will appreciate its claims for yearly
support. That many do appreciate them, has re-
Gently been proved by several of citizens, who,
while literally responding to the call just made up
on them, would nobly add such words as these
'-Come to me for more when it is needed, 81 will
pla6lV give five d0llarl q IN the (Fnhan Aay-
lum." There are others who might not feel able
to give five dollars, who would cheerfuly give
three or two or one; and would not such be willing
to enrol their names annual subscribers All
difficulty would thus be removed in regard to
meeting the current expenses of the Institution.
1t is pleasant to record the health Of the orphans
since the last annual meeting among the tokens Of
their Heavenly Fathers love and watchful care.
No case Of sickness has occurred among them, and
the only removal by death has been that of
young infant, found one cold morning in perish
ing condition, on the doorsteps of the Asylum;
though tenderly nursed, in one month its short
life Of suffering was over
The Board are laid under & new debt Of graft
tude to DR.. THEODORE Sterling, for the continued
gifts of his professional services, which is thank
fully acknowledged. His prompt and skillful at
tentions whenever medical advice is needed, are
no doubt often instrumental in Warding of the in
roads of disease.
of the Institution, is still retained; and Miss
Townsend continues to FIJI acceptably the place of
Teacher. The constant improvement and good
behavior Of the children, encouraging fruits of
the labor bestowed upon them.
Only general acknowledgment can be made
of the many donations of food, vegetables, cloth
ing, bedding, coal, crockery, &C., received at the
Asylum the past year. As the kind donors see
their names in the list appended to this report
they will please appropriate individually to them
selves the heartfelt thanks of the Board for every
gift reeeivded, and should there be any ommis-
sions, let it not be thought that q single favor,
however slight, has faild to meet with grateful
reception.
The valuable presents sent by friends in the
country have been duly appreciated; not only for
the material aid they have afforded, but cheer
ing proofs of Christian sympathy and interest in
noble csuse.
The holiday pleasure bestowed upon the orphans
at Christmas, were noticed at the time; other &C
knowledgements have been made which need not
be repeated here.
Special thanks are due to the several editors Of
our city papers, for their liberal favors and unva-
rying courtesy-also, to our different clergymen
for the kind words they have spoken from their
pulpits to awaken the interest for the orphans.
In conclusion, it may be well to mention that
some of the statements made in this report
thtugh adding to its length, have been deemed
essential, in order to account for the seeming
prominence given to appeals in behalf of the
Asylum the past year; and fully to explain the
present position Of the Board in reference to fu-
ture effort.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
MRS. VIM MITTLEBERGBR,
Secretary.