Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-07-18
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AGED woMEN's HOME.
Ma. EDlron:

MH. EDITOR:
The managers of the Aged
Women's Home desiring TO acknowledge the
favOrs received from many Of our citizens, and
TO give some account Of the Institution they are
striving to build up in our midst solicit publi-
cation in your paper, for their frat report.
Their work is not of as rapid growth as some
other charitable institutions, requiring great
caution and prudence, as the contract they form
is for the term Of life. In returning thanks for
the past, they would express the hope, that
their efforts will find approval, and that they
may rely upon being sustained as liberally in
the future. Any donations of provisions or dry
goods thankfully received. Many OF your
country subscribers, could aid much if willing
TO give something from their farms, a bag Of
potatoes, butter, or whatever they have to
bestoW.
Tney would also solicit employment for the
women, such as knitting, carpet rags or coarse
sewing
To-day we bold our annual meeting, the first
anniversary of a work, limited yet indeed in its
operations; but the occasion is one of interest
from the fact that we who are watching and
training with so much interest this sapling of
our planting as il were, are looking onward with
nope, 10 the spreading and sheltering branches
Of the full grown tree.
year has passed since we met, elected
officers, appointed committees, and admitted cur
hrst three inmates.
Committees were also appointed to prepare
rules and regulations, bill OF fare, and arrange
the house for the reception of the inmates by
the lst Of September On the eth of said month, -,
the Matron, Miss Elizabeth Downing, with TWO
oil The women took possession Of the house, since
then the family has been increased by the
admission OF five othere, making the number now
seven.
We were much encouraged by the ready
llberality of our citizens. From Mr. I. A.
deNormandie, Mr.. j. q. Pickles aud Mrs.
MeMakin we received all the ware we needed
From Messrs. Murphy, Adair, Russell and
Nan, several articles Of furniture. A variety OF
very useful articles from Mr. John Finn, also
from L. Garrett Son, Mr.. H. +. Pickels and
Mr.. VIM. II. Bilany. Contributions also from
Messrs Gouley, Sanders, Hopes and Mrs. NJ.
A. Seeds.
Coal from Messrs. Warner, Bush and Bartram,
and car load Of kindling wood from Mr..
Pennypaoker. Barrel of -four from Mr.. Edward
Belts, and also from private citizens and our
own members many things of great service.
These, with the sundries We had as the "House
OF Industry" aud the purchase of bedsteads,
beds and bedding, with q few other articles,
enabled us to start with quite Home feeling.
subscriptions were encouraging, and Miss
Sabila Stones donation OF $1,000, made US feel
as II those were not wanting who were able and
willing TO hold up our hands. We have had
unWillingly indeed TO accept the resignation of
Two OF our managers, Mrs. S. Brinehurst and
our late treasurer, Mrs. y. A. Heald, and now
number 20.
The Matron requiring a less active life.
resigned her post early in May to Miss Hanuah
FORD who, We are happy to state, Ellis the
station with credit to herself, keeping every
department In neat order, aud appears to be
regarded with great kindness by the inmates.
Our thanks are due to Drs, White. Askew
Harlan and Wilson, for their gratuitous offers OF
attendance when required also tho latter not
only for attendance, but for all medicines
furnished by him free of charge.
The report from the Visiting Committee is
unvarying in testifying 10 the neatuess, good
oraer and appointments Of the establishment,
anu the comfort and contentment of the inmates.
Inc property adjoining US being offered for sale,
seemed very desirable that we should be
me possessors, for as a Home for Aged Women
inc situation is more eligible than one in the
suburbs, and the same opportunity might not be
within our reach again. A special meeting was
called on the 24th to consider the matter.
Attendance was good, and the matter oanvassed
win much interest. A reduction Of $1,000 on
the sum first asked, and liberal response
70 the assistance solicited from only few
persons, seemed to warrant US in making the
venture; trusting that as the husbandman
casteth the good seed into the earth, with faith.
and gsthereth in an abundant harvest, we also
by the blessing Of God may realize an increase
OF means to accomplish the work He has placed
IN our hands. Progress" is the watch word in
every good work. and 10 this, We would not sit