New-York tribune., 1873-02-17
WORK OF MODEM PHEBES.


Filled WI N no adventurous spirit of chlyalry
such as cb ,ro,erized the knights OF old. the philan
thropy OF shs city recognizes the evils existing at It's
door, 10 1ns isef into Women's Protective Societies.
Work. Ipwbmen's Uniens, and Ladies Christian Assoei
atior and wages lawful warfare upon Offenders the
1Oi c Ladies' Christian Association Appealed last night
to the benevolent public for aid and pecunary support
T.he yVsgking Protective Society," whose ninth
anniversary was celebrated last Tuesday, abors to pro
tect e workngwoman from the extortions and III treat
rpert OF employers, while the Society for which aid
was solicited last night aims TO furnish women win the
means Of earning living, teachng theIn 10 sew
aad make themselves Of use III inc world
sermon was delivered last night by the Rev. Dr. Tay
or in the Broadway Tabernacle for the benefit OF the
Society which depends upon voluntary contributions Tor
IFS suppor and generous collection was taken MP after
the discourse The announcement was made that all
persons desiring contribute 10 the support OF the 80
cety could send subscriptions 10 Mrs NJ G. Uher at the
rooms Of the Society, No. Ga lrvingpiace' or TO the
Treasurer Miss Olivia Stokes OF No % Asdison-ave.
The preacher took for his text II commend unto you
Phebc our sister" ."--Romans, xvi, l. He said that
woman was first I'm the transgresson, but she also
among the first 20 recognize the Savior IL was remark
able that no woman named among his open antagO
nsts and be questioned IL any OF the disciples under
stood him so thoroughly as Mary OF Bethany All this
prepared us find that would be both prominent
and active I'm the primitive church. There
i'm The uppcr room on the Of PcntecOst and the story
of Dorcas showed how soon Christian discovered
their special sphere in loving service to the poor aud
forlorn Ivdia and Priscilla received Paul into their
homes and of those 10 whom Paul sent sanitation IN the
enise 10 the Romans no fewer than were
1t was remarkable. too, that with two exceptions the
only persons specially commended for CHRISTIAN work in
this chapier were women. Besides these. mention IL
made Of Phebe az a servant or rather deaconess OF
the Church Hence had thought that she belonged
to the order Of deacOnesscs which was found In the
Church IN the earliest postaposOlc age, but which IN
the Of fell into dsuse some have wished
that this order should be restored out proD3Dy Dr. J
cob was right he said that what Is needed to meet
the crying wants of the age rs not an lneress IN church
women" Hence found our modern Phe0es In our
mission teachers Bible women trained nurses laborers
in helping hand associations, and the hke Nor was
there field whereOn more Christian heroism mad been
To the same class belonged the Young Ladies' Christian
Association. It's members had found their sphere among
the sell snPP0Tpg o s1ung amid great deoaS
ments and temptations Iher Wages were less ta nan
of those earned 10y while their expenses were said
10 be al least ouethird greater To these harW0rkng
SISTERS the members Of the Association held out the hand
of sympathy. They had rented house when was open
daily as place OF resort ana on Two eVennEs III te
week for social receptions. There was aisO an employ
meDt bureau and a boarding house directory' ana In
general everything that could be thought of for the pro-
motion Of the comfort OF that interesting class O the
population attempted. This was work Whlch
cond be performed only by The preacher dwelt
upon the qualifications which were necessary Tor en6ag-
ness I'm conclusion he commended the object to the
hberaty Of his audience as furnishing practical exen
which had been too long neglected. ana as sccullnga
blessing the churches hemselyes ltWas also closely
nation.
A WORKINGwOMAN's HOME.
The trustees of No. 45 Elizabeth-st., for
merly known as the WOmens Boarding House, have Of
fered it for SALE and the workingwOmen Of the city
greatly desire 70 buy and open IL Home for them
selves committee of these women went 70 the trus-
tees and secured very liberal terms for its purchase.
The amount necessary to make tine cash payment de-
manded by the owners and to put the house on self
supporting basis from the start, Is $4,000 With this
sum to begin the house Will be able 10 pay its ex
penses and the rest of the debt OF course working
women are not able 10 raise the money unalded, and
earnestly appeal to benevolent ana liberal minded
persons for help the home they cOVet. 10 has
been fitted up with special view TO their needs;
it STANDS walking distance of the establish
nents where the largest number Of women
are employees; lt il better adapted TO the
purpose than any other place accessible aud Is offered
on easy terms, which puts IL within reach The Commit
tee have authorized number Of Indies 10 solicit sub
scriptions They will be furnished with proper blanks
signed by the suitable officers of the Committee IL Is
hoped that tins appeal will meet with hearty response
from the friends Of wOrkngwOmen Contributions ana
subscriptions also be TO j. X. ingalls, of No
When enough is subscribed buy the house. 1t is pro
pOsed 10 elect Board OF Trustees from the gyers The
Committee earnestly invite cooperation IN behalf OF
their undertaking The following are members Of the
Committee Hannah MacIs Shepard Jane A. Van Allen,
Mary A. Devn, Olive +. ingalls,. Alicia Cary, NJ d.
SARAH Howe Norris VI. ID. Their office Is No. 6lO PeaIst.