Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-12

SKETCH OF THE PAST YEARS WORK AND EXPERT
ENoEs-ABsTRAor OF THE MANAaERs REPORT.
The Secretary OF the Society of the Home for
Aged Women sends us the following
The Managers again present statement Of
their work for anl ther year, ending, not as for
merly on the last Of June, but including the time
up to the 1st of October, to meet the change
cons dered expedent, made by this Society at a
meeting called December 18th, for revision OF
Rules and bylaws. Five applications for ad-
mission have been made. One was rejected;
one not willing to accept terms offered; another
Withdrawn Or delayed; one still under considers
tion, and one only admitted making present
number seventeen, total tgenty-nine. OF there
nine have died, two have volunsary relinqnish-
ed their claim, and one dismissed.
Although from advancing age, many OF our
household are inyalids, none have been removed
during the past year by death, One inmate. al
though still afflicted, has been able to descend
to the first floor after one year of confinement
to the second. Two others are still passing
weary days and nights with no hope of returning
health, "waiting till the shadows are little
longer grown" A former boarder had to be re-
moved in consequence of the unsettled state of
her mind, and the effect of her wild conduct
upon the family. She has since passed to tho
life beyond.
But while death has not crossed this thres-
hold, one Of our own number, Mrs. Sarah r.
| Mendinhall, President OF the Board, WAS very
suddenly removed by fatal illness, in the
midst of apparent health and activity. Her va
cant chair is strong reminder of the uncertain
| ty Of life and we can yet almost see her
| sweet face, and hear the gentle tones OF her
| voice, as OF yore. may we not turn carelessly
| aslde forgetful Of the waning, but live in the
earnest endeavor more faithfully to perform our
| appointed work as unto the Lord.
Our benefactress and aged friend Sabilla Stone
| has answered to the great summons We miss
the unfailing interest she ever took in the work,
| and the help she so heartily extended. May
other hearts be moved to follow in her steps.
| Mrs. Bonsalrs resignation, the consequence of
| ill health, made vacancy in the Board, which
WAS filled by the election OF Mrs. Edward Moore;
and Mrs. DR.. Thomas was added new MEM
| Der.
| The summer excursion on tho Wilmington Il
| Weatern r, 4 WAS made AZ enjoyable as hereto
| fore, by the kindness of Mr.. James Bradford,
which seemed fully appreciated by all who
| ayaied themselves of the invitation. Among
tue donations, we would mention a sewing ma
chine from the Howe Sewing Machine Co., and
an excellent likeness OF one who is looked upon
as the originator of the benevolent work, for
merly known as the House Of Industry, and la
ter, continued to feel an interest in the Insttu-
tion as 1t now stands, and gave it her hearty sup
port. 1t is with the affection and reverence o
children that we gaze upon the familiar face O.
Mrs Rebecca Gibbons, as it looks down upon III
from these wallis
We must not overlook the abors OF the ''Iit
tie Fairies who, by their good works give evi
dence OF the loving care they feel for the ages
and infirm. This little band, answering to ii.
names of Katie Pyle, Estella Jackson. Lili
Pusey Nellie Heston, Florrie Kendell, Ma
Primrose, May Lobdell, Clara and Susie Mills
held Fair in the Masonic Temple, on the 81
of May. The proceeds, amounting to S32 .2s
vert bestowed upon the inmates. We give ther
our hearty thanks for their kind assistance
The weekly reports very generally record sat
isfactory visits, the comfortable condition of tn
Home, and the inmates are cheerful contente
and happy. This of itself speaks we'll for th
good management and efficiency of our Matro
who has had 80 much added care, by trying an
long existing cases of sickness. She well dc
serves our encouragement and support by til
faithful discharge of her duties, despite tn
many varied difficulties which almost dali
arise. The inmates still have the benefit c
weekly visits from number Of our clergymei
administering spiritual aid and comfort, Will
our faithful physician, Dr. L. Kittinger, is
prompt as ever in his efforts for the relief of a
bodily ailments.
Surely, therefore, we may feel encouraged an
our hearts warmed within us as we walk b
the way" knowing well who it is that hath draw
near, " blessing and giving unto us. May He
constrained to abide with uB.
While returning our heartfelt thanks to a
those who aid us IN any way in our endeayo
for these aged ones, we well may joyfully e.
claim Como and Bee."