National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-05
MONTHLY REPORTS OF SOCIETIES.
n.adir,s Of Al Sections Earnestly Rt
work NO Distinction on Account
Of Creed A Assistance from
Congress Prayed For
The Duty OF the
wealthy Citizen.

The e1tr4me suffering that now exists among
,ho roor Tths district Of Columbia has not been
eoualed Tor many years past, and the demAnus
upon the different charitable orgauiEatichs areis
more thSn they can meet. Continued appeals are
made to citizens who able to assist in reliev-
ing the wants of the poor but they hold back with
utter disregard for the comfort Of their fellow
The reports from the various associations for the
past month Of which the following are portion,
reach the point for which they were created
CITIZENS RELIEF COMMISSION.
The regular monthly meeting Of the almoners oil
the poor was held yesterday morning in the par
Tor Of the Young Mems Christian Association
Present, Messrs. g. F. Gulick. VIM Ballantyne'
A. s. Pratt Warren Choate, Z. L moore, u; A.
Hall, John Hitz, Geo. Savage, J. F. Cook, q. b.
Rev SSU G. ~ A. Hall, general manager, submitted
the following report from December Il, 1878, 10
January 81 1875:
families aided. Number Of persons, l62; approx
Imated expenses. $124.57. In the month Of Janu-
AIRY LIS families were aided. Number Of per
sons, 1902; Appropriated expenses, $l,5I5.go;
office expenses, which include clerk hire, room
rent. gas and fuel, S23I.T3; total families AIDED,
l.255: total persons aided, 1904; total expenses,
tl,933.2S; probable expenses for three days IN
He also reported that the ladies in the vicinity
Of the Government printing othee had formed
circles and made garments which they turned
over 70 the almoners The ladies Of hamline
church also did the same thing. He aaVlseq tna az
the suggestion be thrown out to other ladies' IN
the city 10 become engaged in the same work.
There has been issued about eight hundred gar
ments to children and adults, and small amount
The report was adopted.
M HItz moved that unless more funds were
supplied the executive committee they be in
EtTucted TO suspend operations. Adopted.
MI Solomons reported that application had
Fo1 Yn az for re DOOR Of CO.,
5000 for Washington, 5000 Tor Georgetown and
5000 for the county.
Washington Gas Light Company, through MI
Solomons, was acknowledged -Four hundred and
Eeventy-tYe bushels Of this amount had been dis
tTibuted.
woMEN's CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
The monthly meeting of the board of managers
Of the Womens Christian Association was held
Tuesday afternoon at the Home, on Thirteenth
eFISdiss IN Attendance and great interest mani
Tested in every department OF work
The treasurer's report for the past month
showed a balance in favor OF the association.
The employment committee reported only
through their treasurer. The hope was expressed
that the ladies in charge would meet with all the
70 accomplish more in this department.
The Foster Home committee reported the chit
dIen in good health and numbering p
There were twenty three visits made among the
Door and relief given to a limited extent by the
Two efficient ladies on this committee.
The devotional committee made the announce
eyery Tuesday at / D. m. The friends OF the
cause were cordially invited to unite with them;
The Baptist Association intend having social
gathering at the Calvary Baptist church on the
evening OF February22. They have kindly offered
to the Women's Christian Association the pro-
eeeds of the entertainment
A committee Of ladies, consisting Of Mrs. Co.
penhaven, Mrs. Werd, Mrs. Blanchard, Mrs.
Lewis Mrs. Dyer and Mrs. Thomas Morgan, were
appointed to attend to getting up the supper.
The ladies will meet at Calvary church Tuesday
9th inst, at p. m.
and referred to the building committee.
A letter from Mrs. MahOn was received con-
tanning donation of IS from Mr.. w. W. Corco-
The ladies expressed their thanks to Rev. s. S,
Mitchell for his sermon upon the occasion OF the
New YorklaTenue TPrcsbyterian) church who as
sisted upon that occasion.
1t was hoped that the friends of the association
would continue to express the confidence they
have in the workings OF this organization by con
trbuting to the treasury and aiding 1t to relieve
the want and suffering in our midst
GEORGETOWN ORGANIZATIONS.
The ladies attached to the Protestant churehe
in Georgetown are earnestly at Hork administer
ing 10 the wants Of the poor in that city, TIT
funds for the purpose coming from donations b!
The AGED Women's Home, in Georgetown, ar,
providing for a considerable number Of aged la
dies at the Home, where each is given q gooC
There is also in this city ladies' benevolen
society, composed OF some of the most earnes
workers for the relief OF the poor.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY.
This society is doing good service to the poor
As all are aware, the objects Of the society are .
sustain the members by mutual example in tn
practee of a Christian life, and to visit the poo
In their dwellings and afford them relief and reli
Rious consolation. In its membership are som
or the best citizens Of the District. 1t is compose
Of active members, and Of others who cannot con
TenientIy devote themselves to the work in Whic
il is engaged. The latter assist the former b.
their efforts and their influence All are to cult
VSLe the virtues Of religion, particularly sell
denial Christian prudence, and active love OF thei
neigh5or, zeal for the salvation Of souls, meek
ness in heart and word, and, above all, the spiri
Of fraternal charity.
ing no secrecy in connection with II. All pract
cal Christian young men, whether single or mai
Tied, particularly Christian young men, who de
sire to unite in a union Of prayers and partic
patton OF the same works OF charity, may becom
members of the society. No work OF charity
regarded as foreign to the society, although II
special object is to visit and assist poor families
A record is kept of the families visited, and dill
gent INQUIRY made concerning those recommends
for relief so that the conference may not, If pc!
sible, visit any family which is not worthy Of II
sympathy and support, whether Catholic or Pr
The society is extended throughout the worlt
and its progress irrespective of creed, nationait
or color, has been marked by many blessings,
which rich and poor have been equal partakers.
RYLAND CHAPEL AID SOCIETY.
This society was formed in the Sunday schoC
Of RyIand chapel, and is the only charitable o.
ganizstion in South Washington. The object
this society is tor home and foreign missions, on
third Of its funds TO the foreign mission and tw
thirds to the home mission. Whenever chill
who is a member Of the Sunday school is in wal
the Society are collected in the classes and pal
over to q treasurer, and already there has bee
about 800 raised. The children Of this Sunds
school take deep interest in the society, an
each class tries to excel the other in the amour
Ofmoney raised. 1t would be advisable If SUI
day schools Of other churches would follow Il
example OF Ryland chapel.
BOARD OF HEALTH.
The Board of Heath has taken steps in come
tion with the District Commissioners, to sho
Congress the great amount Of destitution in Il
District. Daily the sanitary inspectors report
the health officer cases coming under their o
servstiOn, and d.. Reene, the health Oficer,
his personal inspection, finds great number 50
fering from want.
LITTLE sIsTKRs OF THE POOR.
The daily amount Of service rendered by the
good ladies 70 the poor IL astonishing. Prom ear
morn to the dusk Of night the little sisters can
seen looking up and administering 10 the wan
Of the suffering. Rain or sleet does not stop theI
but through all weather they continue on the
missions Of charity. Young and old, white Al
cOlored, receive from their hands comfort 81
nOuTishment, and with their limited means q
amount Of good performed Is miraculous.
MISCELLANEOUS.
st, Johns HospitaI National Association
the relief Of eolored women and children, q
Children's Hospital. st. Joseph Orphan and S
Ann Asylums, National Soldiers and Sailor
Orphan Home, st. Vincent's Female Orphan As
Ium, Washington City Orphan Asylum, Colu
bia Hospital for women, Columbia Dispensary
District Of Columbia, Central Dispensary, Epp
any Church Home, are working earnestly in {
cause Of charity. There is but one drawback, q
that is the lack Of money Ali that is needed
one great effort, and money enough could
raised to meet all the demands.
THE INDUSTRIAL HOME SCHOOL.
There is no object which appeals more strong
for aid than the Industrial Home School. Oh
dren Of both sexes are taken in, clothed, fed 81
supported and given good educations, are taug
trades, and, when old enough, are provided wi
situations. They are reared from paths Of vice
calhngs OF virtue, and are thus educated to p
Eess those qualities which must be Inherent
every good citizen. The report for the month
January shows the following: Number Of ch
dren resident at the Home February ], 1875,
No. Of boys, "a; No. Of girls Z; No. Of boys
work in the shop, 8: No. OF boys attending pu
lie school, 8; No. oluboys at home to do errands,
No. Of girls assisting about the work at {
Home, 2: No. of girls attending public school
No. Of children attending evening school at t
H0me,7.
Large donations Of meat and vegetables Ia
been received from the market, as usual, and Is
large item toward their support. Age Of boz