The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-07-01

The Fourth Anniversary Of the In
stftutfOR.

The fourth annivers .ry OF the Chli-
dreu's Home was held at the Opera
House last evening. The house was
com pletely crowded by the friends and
patrons OF this poble institution, pros
tecting and educating the fatherless and
moth erless little once of our city. The
audience comprised the most inteligeht
and wealthy portion Of our community
and it must have grsufied the imnedl'
ats friends of the Home to see,
the interest displayed.
Tn. stage was occupied by the chll-
dren, officers, managers and other trends
of the Home, which presented sight
that must have gladdened the hearts oil
all Christians and friends OF humanity
who saw is The bright. shining faces
OF the thirty-three boys and girls, In
their clean and substantial apparel,
showed that they had been we'll and
carefully atteuded to. and, notwithstand-
ing their unfortunate position, it was
evident that they had been made happy
and coutented. The exercises OF the
evening were opened by the Greeting
Song" by the children OF the Home
which was well rendered and showed
the education oftbeir vocal powers had
not been neglected, After the reading
of a scripture lesson by the children,
the Rev. DR.. Kelley, of the Fourth ST.
NJ E Church. offered prayer. Then
followed the orations Of the little folks,
which were all good. We cant fail,
| however, 10 call attention to the stump
speech" OF Master August Kasson.
Hon. C. D. Hubbard intro
duced the little fellow as
a future President of the United
States, and we will venture to say If he
don't reach so high a mark he will in
some lulure time do honor to himself
and country. After the singing OF the
Song OF the Skaters" by the Chi ldreu
which was loudly applsudrd, the
HON. T. j. BlGHAM,
Vice PIe,ide1t Of the Pennsylvania
reform School, addressed the audience
Tnls gentleman made an admira.
ule and convincing argument in favor OF
The sustenance OF reform schools,
| and showed 10 a conclusive manner,
that men OF wealth and properly would
have lees taxes to pay il they would
contribute more literally to the patron
age OF these institutions, ss, to 40 extent
orphans ususalIy fill the prisons OF the
county, which are the most expensive
institutions in the land 10 sustain.
At the conclusion OF Mr.. Bigham's
remarks, the benediction was pronounc-
ed by the Rev. James Mofat,
The following is report of the Sec
rotary OF the Home.
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF TIL E
CHILDREN HOME.
After the lapse OF another year We
again appear before you to commune
cate the changes IN, and present the
condition OF, this institution for destitute
children, supported by your generosity.
At our last anniversary the number
OF inmates was twepty-nlne, seventeen
boys aud twelve girls. Twenty-three
have been admitted during the past
wear, twelve Toys and eleven girls
Good homes have been obtained Tor
| nine, one of whom has not been sent
Ten have been returned to their parents,
leaving the number OF inmates thirty
four
1t is q matter OF great regret that,
owing TO limited resources, the mana
gers have been compe''e l to rejeA
many deserving applicants.
The present sanitary condition ls
good, but during the wear many Of the
children have been afflicted with the
diseases incid mt 10 childhood, none o.
which, however, resulted fatally.
Much praise is due the ma'rou teacher
and OH employee for their effc eNt
manal ement in t, er different capacl
ties. and for their careful and skilIful
nursiug of the children during
their illresa. Also the gratitude
OF the friends Of the Home, is due Dr.
J C. Hupp for attentive and success
tul pre- essionsl services gratuitously
rendered.
Mrs l.. A. Hagans who faithfully
filled the position OF President of the
Board of Managers since the organiza
ton OF the institution, resigned last
April, in consequence Of removal from
the city. The position is now ably
filled by Mrs. VIM. F. Butler.
The management desire to return
their heartfelt thanks to the public Tor
their past liberality, and earnestly re-
quest an increased continuance, aud
your reward will be the welcome plsud-
it: "lnasmuch as you have done it
unto one OF the least OF these, We have
done it unto me
To Jas. Hamilton, Eco, for the graz
tuitous use OF his Opera House, and TO
Messers. Adams & Lucas for the use
OF their excellent instrument, the direc-
lors and managers desire 10 return their
slucere thanks.
Mrs. J. J. JONES,
Secretary.
Mr.. Davenport read the report OF the
Treasurer, Miss Gertrude Lsmb, which