The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-11-19
THE WIDOHS, HOME.
Celebration OF the First Anniversary.

hearted Ia lies of this city, who desired to re-
lieye the necessities of those who had felt the
worst consequences of the war. The Carolina
Hotel, building admirably adapted for the
purpose, was procured and rendered as home
Ito the wives and daughters OF Confederate SOL
diers ,rho had lost their lives in the late war.
4 lumber of applications were soon made, and
the public, ever ready to aid in such commend
able charities contributed freely, enabling the
lady managers to cxt,nd their sphere OF use
fulness and increase the number OF inmates.
A school was organized for the children OF the
females congregated in the Home, and 1t now
numbers twenty-five pupils. Generous contri-
buttons were received from various sources
the Washington Light Infantry Charltapie AS
sociation sustained ho charge OF the surgeon,
DR.. f. L. Pa. kcr, and numbers OF pcrsonsfrom
other States sent their mites to sustain the
Home fir was given last December, which
was so well patronizad that another IS propos-
3D. and viii be held next month. There are
few charities that appeal more strongly to the
sympathies of the public, and it is gratifying
to state that this institution, originated anu
organized by few, is now cherished by tne
community, and will be sustained as long us
the memory of the past remains.
The anniversary exercises were he'd IN the
large parlors of the Home yesterday morning,
and were attended by large number OF ladlcs
and sentlemcp. Among the audience were
clcrgymen OF various denominations, who thus
gave another evidence OF the interest they
-, tba
On motion of the Rev. e. S. Vedder, the heV.
DR.. B.chman vas requested to preside over
the exercises of the day, and, on taking the
Chair, this venerable Clergyman made brief
bu! feeling address. Rays. W. S. Bowman
G. P. Gadsdep, W. O. Prentlss, W. Fl. Williams
and W. II. Adams followed, entertaining the
audience with appropriate romarks susSestca
by the occasion. The exercises were OF pcca-
liar interest as the presence of the inmates OF
the institution, the young ladies who are Its
wards. and tue children who are pupils in the
Home school, was a. powerful appeal to the
feelings of II osc present and q proof OF the
work Which the Institution is accomplishing.
The following report of the Board OF Control
was read by the Rev. G. S. vedder
The Board OF Control of tho " Home for
Mothers, Widows and Daughters Q. Couteder-
ate Soldiers of the City of Charleston" beg
leave respectfully to report:
That the affairs of the Home have been
successfully conducted during the past year,
III accorlanco with the spirit OF lts orlsllal
design. During that period, there were re,
ceived as inmates of the Home" one hundred
and twelve persons. To these, the Board has
not only been abe to fulfil its pledge-to pre-
vide them with pleasant rooms ut merely
nominal cost-but more. Through the Hoef-
ality of our citizens, the board have had the
grateful privilege Of contributing to the main
fenance of the occupants Of tho "Homc" by
gifts of soup three TINS in each week. VI the
one hundred and twelve who were inmates Oh
the institution for the year, eighty now remain
the rest having found homes and the means
of subsistence elsewhere.
The Board Of Control cannot but eXp1e!s
their satisfaction at the good order, good fee
ing and regularity which has prevailed IN the
| "Home." The ap srehcnsion was felt and cX-
pressed last year that it might not be posi-
bic to prevent misunderstanding and painful
differences among 80 many persons, rSdnlzed,
to some extent, into single household. Suca
appreh onsions have been, IN great measure,
i sappointed. Although the number d3mlclled
in the Homo" has been even greater than was
at first anticipated, and although trifing CIR
cumstances have occurred. which called Tor tho
momrntary advice and oversight OF the board,
ycS the Homo" has been as an orderly ana
wcll-resulatcd family. 1t is thought scarcely
possible that among SO many, and OF nccessa-
rlly varied views and tastes, moro could any
where have been accomplished than has boon
here. This result has Recn acnleved, IN great
part. by the regard which the inmates OF the
"Home have shown tor its few necessary reg
ulations, and their consideration for each
other. But O single instance has occurred IN
which The board has been forced to exercise
it's authority iu the removal OF family. In
this case, the painful necessity was promptly,
but gently met, and the jealous regard OF the
Board for the good order Oh tho Home sio-
| nihcantly expressed. ~,
The health of tho occupants OF the lnstltu-
sion has been remarkably good. But one
| death has occurred during the year, and that
was in the case OF young woman who was pc
,ond hope of recovery when she entered the
s'Home." Tho circumstances OF this case were
of peculiar interest, and the board reycrts TO
salutary and blessed results which mi may
be accomplished by the Home" THIS
Young person, thoughtless of all but this
| lite when she entered the institution, gave cvl-
deuce, by her tranquil, hopeful and ever
triumphant departure, that she was exchanS-
ing it tor better life. Although the lnstlsu-
ton knows nothing Of denomnat.oaal distiac-
4 ZION, anu, luuccl, puiPOSCo utut02iai A@IpSA
than their spiritual benefits, yctit is confidently
trusted and believed that moral interests of ln-
finite moment may be- effectuay subseryed by
| the Influences which surround it. This ls u
result which may well be devouLly sought.
The first death III the Home had another
| clement of especial interest. 1t permitted the
touching expression OF that tender concern lor
| each other, and Tor tho stricken families OF
each other, which our brave soldiers Cherish
even amid their poverty OF hope and means.
The young person, whose death we hayo men,
toned, was the sister of Confederate soldiers.
The comrades of her brothers, the Survivors
Association" mmistercd To her in her long and
pain .ul sickness, aid bore all the expenses Other
funeral providing for it with generous liber-
ality and delicate consideration us honorable TO
them as it was graesu to surviving relatives.
There have baen twenty. five cases of SICK
ness III the Homo which needed medical attcn-
dance. All oil these were slight, with the ex-
ceptlon Of three. The board cannot bcttof make
known how they have been enabled TO provide
tor these cases than By presenting the toiloT-
ing letter: o
CHARLESTON, s. e., juno 81 1858.
To Me President Of The Conf derats Wado,cS
MApAM-I have the hon or to trlnsmit to you
the following copy Of q resolution unanimously
passed at the regular monthly meeting Of the
''Washington Light Infantry Charitable Asso-
claton," Lc!d on the evening OF the % i'll
slant:
Reso.utd. That the services of Dr.. L. Lcjau
parRcr the surge IN and physic an Ut t. i, 1880
citation with his consent, be teICcrei ~ the la
dies having charge the Confederate Widvws'
Hanna eC u,,v.;cion of tie Home frc, OF Il i