The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-07-07
TRUE CHARITY.
~. u.runbps House How the sisters Care
for Working Womcn's Chfidren-The
Babies Fed while the Mothcrr Work-A
Noble Chm rfty.


for working Womcn's Chfidren-The
Babies Fed while the Methcrr Work-A
Noble Charity.
In the chapel of the st. Barnabas House may
be seen every ornine between the hours Of ten and
twelve o'clock, women and children OF all ages,
listening with respectful attention to the words OF
tIe minister or sister In charge. The sight u not
unpleasant one, for these charity children OF this
great city are clean and tidy and the pleasant infn-
ences OF theiv temporary home reflected in their
renteei manners. Hard, rough features one occa-
sionally Secs but the generality OF the counenonces
looking out from among that group were once at
tractive, aud nre not now repcllent Some are
strong, and beam with a hope Of the better
time coming. Others arc sad, and few
wear that weary. far.oG look, significant OF pres
ent unrest. But the fond glance OF trustfu child
hood is not there II is in the faces Of
those who have been hurt. Children who have suf-
fered at the hands Of others never regain that
preston which IL theirs by nature. But gratitude Is
writ en- there and II is expressed In the resignation
with which they endure the service few Of them un.
derstand.
They enjoy singing and what misfortune II Is
that all these little not taught the simple
melodies Of the Sunday school, Power TO express
their heartaches in song would recompense them for
many pains.
CT. BARSABAs HOUSE
streets, and comprises buildings known as Nos 3d.
800, and 30s. Here, At all hours Of the day and
night received the homeless and wandering
and those women who have been discharged from
the hospitals cured, bat requiring few days of re-
friends Under the protecting care Of the Sisters
they regain health and strength are furnished with
| new clothing, and allowed the of instructive
books. But two classes OF women are denied adj
mitapce, and these the drunkards end prostitutes,
are conducted by the sisters 20 the Midnight Mis-.
/ IrOyidpn EOrmprlV
| were received; but the limit OF accommodation rem
dered II necessary to send these unforlunates where
| their influence would not contaminnte others
The inmates OF the House are provided with suit
able work until the Sisters can obtain remunerative
| employment elsewhere for them. They enjoy the
comforts OF neatly furnished home, and the
society Of the Sisters. whose lives are devoted to
books, flowers, and the presence Of those who can
| understand their woes, render this an attractive
whose greatest sin is misfortune When, amer a
| few days or weeks Of repose, they go forth TO do
factors, hope is revived in their bosoms, and a
| ct imulus IL given TO long dormant activities.
| the SISTERS.
The work OF the Sisters is not confined to this
good advance the cause Christ earth Through
the Lanes. in the ncve' and ian amid An; ane pOsptsnE
way and the blessing OF the poor is ever with them
TIE SCHOOL.
Sixteen little children are being educated by the
Sisters Some are orphans, Others have parents who
unworthy, and yet more are the offspring OF wo-
| men who are unable to support them. Theirs is a
fortunate lot. and very many more, 1t Is hoped will
in time reap the benefits these are now snjSsing
| originate the noble enterprise OF
| DAT NURSERY
| for the children OF Door working women, where
mothers may take their little ones in the morning
a. they go out to work, and return again for them
| in the evening.
IGio large, airy. and wcll-ventiia,ed apartments.
| where pleasant views meet the eve from without.
and pretty pictures and bright colors relieve the de-
preston Of feelings natural to little children in
| thus, day after day. are left 10 be amused.
The Sisters superintend the food and apparel Of
the little ones but It Is impossible for them to do
all. But those who share with these chi,
turns in attending to their many wants Cradles are
| provided for infants who too small for day OF
clean little beds invite dreams While the mothers
OF these little ones are in distant quarters o! the
urconscious. are watched over by their noiseless
faithful nurses. AT intervals they are fed. and when
,MS oS spD
day OF rest and plenty they are carried 70 ",
returned again the following day.
3 Larger children are entertained In separate rooms
| where romps ana games the order Of the day
and where fear OF disturbing the babies keep
= | them from making as much noise as they please.
4 They are all ,idy This + the only condition mad
precudes the idea Of fresh clothes, then clean bode
are required. To secure the comfort OF all and su!
clothing kept in tile house for these little elarit
;, walls, whose Young years are thus spent under N
care 81 strangers.
= 1t IL a remarkable fact that in this city. fimou
for its generous people and charitable Institution
= one has heretofore thought OF aiding this class
II daily toilers. The hearts OF tile working Peep
kecnlY alive tn tile condition OF their childI e.
and nothing appeals more directly to the hner Zee
e ngs Of the masses than provisions for the benefit
q | their offspring. The Sisters. who constant
among the poor, saw the necessity long ago for
institution Of this kind, and took steps to proyi
;. one but want OF funds, until recently, debarr,
. them from active work. and the scarcity OF none
u even now prevents u more extended establisbmel
\, | which would bring happiness to hundreds othe
| wise unable to enjoy its benefits.
l. | There II no bitterness in the washerwoman
heart when she Is assured that her children
in the streets and she will work with increas,
| courage to be considered worthy Of the kindne
re | shown her by those she respects and loves.
~ rHk sIsTERHooD or TIE GOOD SHEPHERD
In was organized at ST. AIMS church In 1862 and Elm
. that time has had under its care in st. Barnab
III House alone nearly three thousand persons. II
of necessary support Ia furnished by the Protesta
Episcopal City Mission, and their work Is limit
Il only by their strength Into every hospital into
c. noighborhoods and prisons they 20, carrying col
fort and sustenance to the unfortunate, St. Barn
"a bn House is their home, and six Sisters col
OF stanty on duty day and night. ready and waiting
answer the sGmmons Of a duty " which they ha
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