Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-03-30
TIE HOME.

NH
The building is a frame Of two stories,
but most admirably arranged, and divid-
ed off into dormitories, school rooms fer
orphans, refrectories, reception rooms,
work rooms and all other necessary de-
%partments. 1t is finely ventilated and
lighted and surrounded with all the con-
veniences deemed necessary. During
the conversation between our representa-.
tive and the afable Sister Superior, he
discovered that the objects OF the estab-
lishment Of the Home we're as follows:
The Home will be ready for occupancy
by the LIST OF May next, and is capable
of accommodating about thirty women
and forty or more orphans, children Of
nobody, who will be cared for and brought
up by these Good Sisters. It will be not
only a r%eformatory institution but also
an industrial school. 1t matters nst
what denomination Of religion the uufor-
tunate women belong to who apply for
admission; all will be received and every
effort will be made for their reformation.
The orphan children and younger girls
will be separated from the women and
will be educated so as to ft them for use.
full occupations in after life. The women
will be taught in the industrial scheo,
many avocations, such as sewing, EN-
b~roidery, housekeeping, etc, such ayo
cations as will enable them in future
life when they leave the Home to make
an honest and honorable living. The
sisters also will make the most earnesI
efforts to instil into their minds the pre-
cepts of religion, which, after all, are the
best safeguards against falling back into
a life Of shame. This is certainly a mos
commendable enterprise, worthy Of tn,
support and recognition Of ell classes o
people in Memphis. To accomplish tn,
great result the Sisters Of the Good Shep
herd devote their lives, without pay o
reward in this world. They toll and bel
} for the support Of fallen ~womanhood; ant
what can be more noble and s~elfsscri
icing?
The Sister Superior informed our rep
resentative that the new building cos
about four thousand dollars, which the,
I have paid for, with the exception Of abou
s fifteen hundred dollars that it will tax
to finish it. When asked by our repre-
sentative, how did they expected to pa.
7 the balance due, they replied: w
g have never failed 10 establish a home 70
the fallen in any city. God takes car
q Of the poor aud unfortunate, and we fee
confident hat we will succeed in Men
D phis." This sublime faith in Providenc
\ and in the interest Of womankind
worthy Of practical recognition at tn
hands OF those Of our citizens who at
able aud willing to assist them. The
will receive any contributions offered, n
matter how small, in money, provision
clothing, or whatever is necessary f
the women and orphans under the.
charge.
% Already quite a number Of fallen VI
men have applied to them for succo
70 but they will not be able to accommt
date them before the first Of May mex
le when they will take possession Of Il
Home. II is in a retired place and a
one will be permitted to see the inmate
in fact, it will be impossible to know VII
does occupy the institution, a fact whiC
e will 60 far to mako it a success. To II
ladies Of this city especially we col
mend this institution as one in whit
they should take great interest, the refc
nation Of the fallen portion Of their q,
being a subject Of great social impo
ance aud one we'll worthy Of their eal
~ est recognition. They should visit
- institution and become acquainted wi
: the Sister Superior, who will take pleI
ure in aiding them IN every measu
calculated to redeem fallen womsuho
from the paths Of vice and immorali
To the men Of Memphis we can only 81
in give what you can to the Sisters Of
Good Shepherd, for their mission is "a
and holy and worthy of support