Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-26
RE(LAIMING THE SOILED DOVES.
DUR HOUSE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

A Ks..er Home A. Employment
iiss., and WHIST Tney Frono:e 70
DOeSome Incidenta I'm the Strurgle
OF Our Socfals to Reform.
That our city will soon rival any other in not
only the number but the character Of its elee-
mosynary institutions, and take front rank as to
the nature Of their objects and management, no
one can doubt, after an inquiring stroll through
the metropolis. Twas but q day or two since
when our reporter. sauntering along e street,
in the rear of the City Hail. was attracted by
the sign Of "women's Christian Home" which
arched An entrance to group Of wooden build
ings now known by that name. But don't you
Know, reader, where 1t is? We all remember
the old "Infrmary," with its portico and mas
derce Hospital" until destroyed by fire in 1859.
II can be better recalled to the population of
the present day, however. as Judiciary Square
moral, reform. These buildings were used for
war, until the
woNEN's CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION,
which was organized Last year by the election OF
Mrs. VIM. Stickney president, Mrs. Rev. DIR.
Smith, Mrs. S. q. Pomeroy, Mrs. A. s. Pratt
end Mrs. z. W. Denham, vice presidents, and
Mrs. z. Richa. ds secretary, obtained the use OF
them for the purposes Of the association, whose
OBJECTS
are to provide for needy children, give employ
ment TO the poor, and last, but not least, reclaim
the doves Of tarnished plunage in our midst.
The association commenced its labors on Octo-
Der LIST, 1859, In Rouse at the corner of / and
18th streets, and in April last removed to their
present location. The buildings are comforta-
bly, furnished and as extensively too as one
could expect for the ineipiency Of an institution
dependent for while at least on voluntary con-
tIibutions. There is q devotional room for the
irmstes as you enter, while opposite il the ba.
zasT or sales room Tor the display of goods man
ufactured by them. This is portion Of what is
IMPORTANT BRANCH,
which really takes in range the whole instItu-
ton, as no inmates are allowed to idle time
away, but are supposed TO render, if able, some
equivalent for the care of their benefactors.
The articles offered for sale-and az low prices
tco-consist of wearing apparel OF all kinds
besides embroidery and fancy work. Here YOU
can give an order for any kind OF plain or orna-
mental sewing and have 1t promptly filed.
There are cleanly dormitories also, without
number, each inmate whether large or small
having a separate bed. The kitchen, also, is
quite feature, the inmates doing all the cook
trg, there being only ore paid employe in the
establishments old colOred man, who is in
reality, fac totum-with the specially Of taking
care OF the COW, AZ tactical nourishment is need
ed Tor what Is next in 0rder-the
FOSTER HOME,
large room where are collected children rang
tute mothers, going out to work for the day,
can leave their little ones for day or week and
be sure that they are we'll cared for, which fact
is plainly denoted by the merry, ringing laugh
there now. Here, as throughout, all are re-
ceived. of whatever sect or denomination. and
cared for alike. Then comes
THE DESTITUTE AND ERPUGR BRANCH
for which the association was principally organ
lied, and which has now seven inmates, whose
names, for the benefit of others who may follow
their example are not before the public Desi-
rous Of ascertaining the progress of this reform
30 far, Miss Phoebe X. Cox, the general secretary
and In charge OF the home, was interviewed by
our reporter, aud said that the work was going
bravely on. Reporter.-''Well, Miss Cox how
many inmates have you here in this branch,
altogether, since the commencement OF the
work." Mrs C.-"Thi. ty-six, SIR" Reporter
C.-"Yes, sir; We seek employment outside for
those who desire il, while again some have wea-
ned OF the change, and returned to their former
course OF life." Reporter.-"Haye that class or
women here a knowledge OF the existence of this
home?' Miss C.-"Yes, sir; when we first or
ganized, committees were appointed, who Wis
unfortunates in the CITY," Reporter.-"weIl,
were you hot received in some places coolly, or
dld they seem to appreciate the good work you
had inaugprated?" Miss C-'well. no, sir; we
were kindly received by ALL Eeporter-"Any
promises OF immediate reformation?' Miss
T." None; but gradually the information
we had given became spread around,
number Of thirty-six to date" Report.
er.-'Do they exhibit q genuine earnestness
for reform" Miss c." Yes, sir, and seem to
weary Of the monotony." Reporter" Then /
suppose II your means were more extensive the
continuance Of their good resolutions would be
and attractions as would make the sudden
change pleasant" Miss c." Certainly. Air.
snd We expect to be incorporated by next wear.
able for our objects." Reporter" What treat
ment seems to be the most successful? that Of
kindness, suppose?" Miss c." That's it;
they ;pp,ses1ss ss spirit and 70
full feelings. Now, for instance, there was q
girl here about six months since who had appa-
rently turned away from the paths OF sin en-
we sent her about town on various erraDds. One
afternoon, however, she won't out and did not
return. We were worried, and knew not
her WHEREABOUTS until the next afternoon,
to feel ashamed and distrustful as
to how she would be received. met her ut the
door, and wecomed her In tones Of kindness Is
III ignorant OF her absence. She seemed COM
pletely overcome and wept like . child, when,
calling her by name, I babe her resume her du-
ties, which she did cheerfully, and after remain
pigment c oussaSsa T port v DO t s%
breach their limitations Of leaving?" Miss c.
Sometimes speak right out. and then again
some make rr1voioue excuses 1Or departure; bnt
generally once their minds made up they do not
tarTy long"
1t was plainly to be seen from the appearance
OF the premises that the ladies in charge, as
well ae the general secretary, are bent on carry
ing out the objects Of the association which Is
composed Of some Of the most highly respected
ladies in the city.
BALE OF hEAL EsTATE-Latimer * Cleary,
auetineers, sold yesterday afternoon part OF lot
No. in square ass, situated on 4 street, be-
tween Sixth and Seventh streets, northwest
ard improved BY four-story brick dwelling, to