The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-01-28
SHILOH SHELTER LODGINGS.
THE PEWs or 4 CHrRCH TURNED INTO
BEDS FOR TIfE HOMELESS.
An Unknown phiinnthropist's Refuge for the
weii-BehavcJ Poor-A Free Hotel, with
Plain hut Very Neat Accommodations.


Plain but Very Neat Accommodations.
At Prince and Marion streets stands
wenihcr-stained cdincc built with Grccian sim
plicity of architecture. II is the old Shiloh
church. formerly occupied by congregation Of
negro Prcsbytcrians. under the guidance OF the
lsv. Henry Inland Garnet Two years ago
the congregation removed to "A now house of
worship in ; Nth avenue. The abandoned
structure is now the Shiloh shelter. and within
its dingy walls is unOstcntatiously cOndu ted
a private charity.
On any evening" between and o'clock. the
visitor, ascending the deepy-worn stone stops
OF the old church. must make his way through u
press Of men and boys who seek admission at
the closed door, This assembly is quiet and Or
derby, and no difficulty is experienced in pass
ing its lines. They are admitted one at "A time.
The interior remains intact as when devoted 10
religious purposes. Lanterns hung on the walls
sufluse "a dim but sufficient light Three large
stoves keep the temperature at about 7O'. The
suggestions Of the surroundings and the we'll
filled pcws give the visitor the impression that
he has intrtiiol on u religious meeting. This
impression H. however. quickly dispcled by
the rrrumbnnt attitude OF many Of tn" figures
confronting him. and the subdued hum Of con-
NprsatOu on all sid ~. rs "a ID applicant for II
desk. placed at the root oi the pulpit stairs
Here hl- name and the number Of his pew are
entered in large book. he = assigned t. his
position and supplied With clean towel II he
II able. he pays ten crnts. and is entitled to the
superior "a rummodation of the galleries.
The pew- on the main story 81 the house are
| fror. AMI will each accommodate two pcr-ons--
one street hing himself at length on the seat. and
,he other 2,cnp S,i more humble po7t,9n on
small wooden bench, foot IN length. which
serves him ~ pillow. These. whom covered
ths earlier DAYS Of the institution pillows and
mattresses were proyidcd' but these were soon
dlsrHardei ~ an9ranE 'o2 great iaciitles ior
| LOGGER Is provided with an entire pew. in which
thore j. n canvas hammock. hung from the edge
Of the scat ~ the back VI the next pew.
I'm the basement are 'nriouS domestic ofhees
and large room fitted up with about eighty
clean. trough-ike hunks. Opening. from this
basins and faucets FOR the cleansing Of the per-
son, and one with tubs for the washing Of
room. and Kitchen. In the morning, before
having their breakfasts. the dodgers each with
! first Of the Mushrooms. into which they are
! admitted, ten Mt "A time, and given plentiful
Pn G 5Sap ana TSlr a A h9 wi ms r tS
/ baths. which may be- taken. free Of charge. by
/ procuring a bath ticket ut the desk up stairs.
! A. thus desk are also issued every night twenty
ilv" tickets for the use Of the laundry. in which
edles, thread. and buttons are also fur
| ni-hei gratuitouslv In the kitchen Mr. Win
| tors. an old 'umpnigner. and an AS istnt are
Constantly engaged "a premring and stirring
groat kettles nf mnsh. Of which an unlimited
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