Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28
Home for Asea and INDECENT Women.

Home for Aged and INDECENT Women.
In st. Marks church, on Tuesday evening
last, the annual report of St. Marks Home
for Aged and INDECENT Women was read, an
abstract of which we give for the information
of our readers. 1t is now something more
than six months ago that the vestry of St.
Marks Parish Of this city received the gift of
the house and lot lately occupied by DIR. 1.
Smell, from Mr.. Allen Lambard, to be devoted
to the use of Home for Aged and INDECENT
Women. The Vestry in assuming this trust
have simply given to the Parish the leader
ship Of charity, calculated to call out the
work which commends itself to all. During
the late session of the Legislature an act ot
Incorporation was procured, under the pro-
visions of which St. Marks Home is consti-
tuted a corporation Of itself, the Rector,
Wardens and Vestrymen of st. Marks Parish
being e1-oGcio the corporators. The internal
government of the Home is intrusted to
board of managers, consisting of ladies of St.
Marks Parish, with the following officers
Mrs A. Lambard, President; Mrs. Daniel
Williams, Vice President; Mrs. R. d. Rice,
Treasurer; Mrs. Thomas S. Lang, Secre-
tary.
The Home was opened for the reception of
inmates Nov. 7, 1870. Since that time eleven
applications for admission have been received.
Of these six have been accepted; three
are from Augusta, two from Hallowell,
one from Wiscasset, and one from Lewis
ton; there are three members of the Epis-
copal church, one of the Congregational, one
of the Baptist, and one of the Unitarian. The
health of the inmates during the time of resi-
dence has been generally good, there having
been no case of serious illness. Every care
has been taken by the matron and visitors to
supply all reasonable wants, and to surround
the inmates with the comforts and cons Citations
of a christian home.
A review Of the resources and financial
condition of the Home, shows a satisfactory
state of affairs, and affords renewed occasion
of thoughtfulness to the "Giver of all Good"
who has thus far raised up for the undertaking
Of the receipts and expenditures:
RECEIPTS.
BY donation from Messrs. T. Lambard,
H. A. Dewitt, A. Libbey, j. =. Wy
man Alison. c. W. stanley, 800 each, $4,000
BY Rev. Mr.. Russell's reading, 4s so
By lesser donations, 1878
BY board of inmates, 1890
Total amount of receipts, s9ls.I5
EXPENDITURES.
To furnishing, 1855 80
To current expenses, 3G9-2+
Total amount expended, S75758
Balance in hand, Sl6l. 10
Here it may be observed that while the
Home is designed to furnish refuge for per-
sons especially needing such a provision, it
is not proposed thereby to relieve from all
obligation those upon whom by relationship
or otherwise share of the burden naturally
and properly devolves. While encouraging
charity in one quarter, there is no intention
to stifle it in another. 1t is therefore expected
that individuals or parishes sending bene-
fciaries or friends will contribute to their sup
port, according totheir ability. The minimum
price of board per week is $40
The experience Of the past few months,
though on untried ground, gives reason to
look forward to the future with full confidence
and hope. The usefulness and blessing and
Of st. Marks Home are more and more
being realized by those who enjoy its comforts
and by all who have had the opportunity Of
observing its work. The accommodations of
the Home are now necessarily quite limited,
and though it is not the aim to create large
institution it is desirable that more ample
provision than is now afforded should be
made. Without very great expense an en-
largement of the house could be made, which
would double the present accommodation. To
this end it is proposed to solicit subscription
towards fund which shall be called the EN-
largement Fund" To meet current and
household expenses, the assistance of the
community is asked in the shape of annual
subscriptions.
In conclusion, grateful mention is made of
many kind attentions and services from
friends such as can receive no formal ac-
knowledgment, but which have contributed
much to the well being and comfort of the in
mates. These kindly offices have helped to
establish the character of the institution as a
Christian home, character plainly impressed
upon it, and which by Gods blessing it is
hoped to perpetuate and strengthen.
The Treasurer of the Board OF Managers of St.
Marks Home for aged and INDECENT Women,
gratefully Acknowledges the following receipts
from NOV. LIST, 1870 to March slst, 1871.
Mr.. Thomas Lambard, 500; Mr.. A. Libbey,
800, Mr. Geo. W Stanley, slOO; Messrs wyman 4
Son, sloo; Mr.. II. A. Dewitt, 800; Mrs. 4. Lam
bard, %; Mrs. james Bridge $3.50; Mrs. d.
williams, % 80; Miss Lilly, so; Mrs. Lang,
81 so; Mrs. Dewitt. IS; Mrs. j. W. North. $5;
Mrs Ransom, IS; Mrs. J. w. Bradbury, O.. 80;
Mrs. Charles W., Stafford, y. 50; Miss Stanley,
$5; Mrs. Edward Rowse, $3.50; Fred. Rowse,
so; Mrs. r. d: Rice, IS; Mrs. 'Thos. Lambard, %;
Mrs Sturgis, p; Mrs Hill of Hallowell, s5 Mrs.
DeWolte Smith, IS; Miss Ceaves, $50; Mrs Dunn
mer, $50; Mrs. Benz Davis. IS; Mrs. Whittemore,
-; Miss Sage. Is; Miss Boyd %; Miss II. Bridge,
80; Mrs Upjohn; -; Gen. Tilton, go; Reading of
Articles for furnishing have been received from
Mrs. D, Alden, Mrs. A. Lambard, Mrs. I. Lambard,
Mrs. j. W. Bradbury, Mrs. Dewitt Mrs. A. Daven.
port, Mrs. Fuller of Hallowell Dr. II. II. Hill,
Messrs. Fowler, Hamlen & Smith, Mrs. ]. N. Good.
win Mrs T. Mrs