Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-13

TWELFTH ANrTvERsARy OF THE ''H0Ms'-AI
|F DREssES, ES1RCIsEs, DC.

y TWELFTH Anniversary OF THE ''HoME'-AD-
i.f DREssEs, ExERoIsEa, DC.
Quite large aud respectable audience as.
sembled at the Central Presbyterian Church,
Thursday, upon the occasion of the twelfth
| anniversary of the Home for Friendless and
Destitute Children. The children, some sixty
IN number, very, sidily dressed. and rang
years were arranged in seats upon the
pulpit platform. Rey. John Wilson presided,
and after prayer by Rev. T. i. Plummer, and
singing by the children Rev. Mr.. Conkey read
the following report =
The Managers OF the Home for Fnendless
and Destitute children herewith present their
Twelfth Animal Report to their friends and con-
tributors. ]" r- N'"H''.i .H. .
The number of children at present provided
for in the Home Observation-Disclosures. IL. Gs
Number admitted during the year. ......... 30
Maintained rs boarders. Observation-Disclosures. 20
Returned to parents and friends. ds........... u
!ndehtureu ..........'.'........ Y
RACED on trlal al.,'.'..si....'........ ~
Placed in the soldiers Orphan Home.
Whole number received since the Home was
The number admitted this year is considers
bly, in excess Of that OF any previous one, while
fewer have been withdrawn by their friends and
fewer indentured. "F'af .I..
This result must be attributed to the general
depression in business, and the necessities re-
sulting therefrom. Both fathers and mothers
place their children with us temporarily, as
boatders, that they may BE- at liberty to labor
more etfectuslly for their support, thus unencum-
bered
Tie indentured children continue to be WISH
ted by our agent until we are satisfied that they
well placed, and il there Ia reason to believe
this il not the case, Or that the terms of the in
denture have been dsregarded, we resume our
charge Of them. ll
Tho general good health, Of our large family
has been maintained throughout the year, and
especially so during the past winter, when other
children have suffered go much from the preya-
lence OF contagious diseases. Our only epdem-
ic occurred in the summer, when many OF the
children had measles without ANY serious re-
suits. Ono death occurred during the ycar--a
child who had long been in delicate health,
making the fourth removed during the twelve
years. -55's. d. .r.. r..
Since last November the school has been un-
der the care OF Miss Florence Morgey, a sister
Of our former teacher, who has given satsfao-
ton III the teaching and discipline OF the chill
dren.
We return our hearty thanks to the Della
ware Horticultural Society for the sum of $500
realized from its annual exhibition. No lega-
cles or additions to our endowment fund have
been received since our last report, while $4,000
have been Withdrawn to meet the expense
OF alterations and repairs. This large outlay
was made necessary in part by city improye-
ments, hence dimnution of our annual in
come, which was already insufficient to supply
our needs. COL N ..I.. s.......
We are therefore obliged to appeal to the
kindness and lberslity of our friends to enable
us to meet the necessities of our institution.
Comparatively few Of our citizens contribute
to it's support. Many others we feel sure would
be willing to aid. and thus large aggregate
might be obtained from small subscriptions
While conscious OF the necessary limitations
and imperfections OF our work, we are still con-
iident that it is most important and effective
way Of doing good, and justly appeals for sup
port to our whole community.
TRGAsUEER's REpoRr.
Tho Treasurer being unavoidably detained,
sent his report which was read by Rev. J. p.
Conkey, the following being condensed state
mont " -. H. ..f No. Irt.
Balance from last year, ....,.... S6l,99
Received from subscriptions, do 3d.
nations, nc, during the yesr,7lls 72-74so. u
Total expenditures, .....,.... 72l4.97