The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-02-02


or all the Charities in the cy-and Msw York Ia fan
Of them--thsrs v none that more highly commsnds
itself 70 the sympathetic cooperation and aid not alone
Christian church going people, but Of the public
generally than the .Homs for Young Women" uader
the management Of the Ladies' Christian Unon and at
present established in East Fourteenth street, near
second avenue Friendless and homeless young women
in great city are beset with peculiar trials and
temptations, and every effort 70 shield chem
from peril strikes . responsive chord IN the
bosoms OF those having human hearts and to whom the
words mother, daughter and sister have holy and
honored meaning. To lift up the erring and faien
a sublime mission but greatly transcending TINS
OF Christian charity Is to prevent the erring and
TALL and moral degradation and death almost sure to
follow This latter the mission Of those having the
direction and management or the institution In Four
tenth street, Of which mention has been made Young
women thrown their resources through death
OF their parents other nuctuanS casualties OF our
ever varying HE: and suddenly oroagn. down.
poverty, through this institution taken kindly by
the hand ana thus prevented falling victims to the prey
irremediabls ruin. Through The teachings and infu-
ences surrounding them here they are prepared for
lives OF independence, honor and usefulness A class
which otherwise would be wholly unprovded for are
here offered the protection and help they need, till such
projection longer wanted and they are able 70 help
The Home for Young Women in this city-and similar
institutions, influenced by the example and DEMENT'S con-
ferred by this have since sprung up in nearly all
OF tho most prominent aud wealthy ladies
q the city were Instrumental in us organization and
still have contio Of the management-a fact giving
ample guarantee mol only OF the proper moral training
OF IT'S inmates but OF correct and udcous expenditure
OF the money contributed for its support small house
in Amity street first secured FOR tts use, but, in
order TO supply its pressing want developed In its organi
zaton larger house was soon taken, and even this did
not answer the purpose three years ago the two
large houses occupied In Fourteenth street
o make snobsr sna bs mas oIs s honsn
will be IN permanent quarters just purchased
IN Wsyoriey pace-sns Two large. ane dwell,
Washington square Late appeals to the charitable and
the strenuous and unfang Efforts OF the lady managers
have secured the necessary funds pay in part for the
buildings and by the 1st OF May they will be
put In readiness for occupancy with considerable IN
crease OF room over the present quarters.
TO see q home-R place 10 which the word home, In
the absence Of the loved Of nearest and dearest
kim is no misnoner-a place bright and cheerful, and
ted with genial faces and kind hearts and good books
and pleasant pictures and sweet musca place where
everything shows and neatness and comfort, from
the strong bonds Of sympathy and aiflatlon-one
should VISIT the Home for Young Women. During
the past year nearly Two hundred enjoyed the com
forts and privileges here afforded Altogether over
thousand young ladies have been cared for here since the
institution established Excepting those who are
sick out OF employ pay for their board,
which varies from SO 10 So week. according to size
and location Of room. Many OF the inmates are teach
in schools private families several are pupils In
the school OF design and others pursuing various
cupaons. Is mistake TO suppose 1t an intelligence
office, for IL nothing Of the kind, and there has been
the inmates young ladies' OF high accomplishments,
who trust to earning their livelihood not from the
drudgery OF domestic lie but from their fitness
us teachers, copyists, artists, embroidery and
such light and artistic work. IL is expected
soon 10 make 1t seIi-sustaipng institution,
although IL has not been thus lar Tho social ana
religious influences its chief feature There set
times for receiving company and at such times enjoy
ment OF the social amenities OF life is maintained as IN
any OF the social GATHERINGS ut private families There
family prayers every morning and Bible class
week. The library is well selected and we'll patronzed.
From the kitchen to the upper floor everything shows
thorough system and cleanliness Mrs. Marsh, the
superintendent Is unquestionay the right woman IN
the right place, and s most thoroughly and honestly
conscientious in the discharge of difficult and deli
cate ducs The fact Is that instead OF there being only
one such institution In our city there ought to be
dozen. TO make up for those that wanting, the
only way to give the present the fullest and most
cordial support. More money Is still wanted 10 pay for
the recently purchased buildings and for this purpose
contributions can be sent . Mrs. NJ O. ROBBERS, first
directress LOT Fifth avenue; Mrs. b. H. Van Aukin,
AL Fifth avenue; Mrs. Dr. Dyer, No. Bible House Mrs.
NJ. j. Valentine, treasurer, 9s East Nineteenth street.
or Miss b. Hills recording secretary, care j. r. Hills,
16 Wall street.