Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-10-11

WITH Tue very nearly WELCOME gwen them
by the hest and hostess. made the occa, ion
one long to be remembered. Among the
many valuable presents received by MI and
Mrs. Walker were an elegant chamber
suite of nine pieces. manufactured By I. \.
Doubleday and presented by friends from
Winoo-kI. Also Il large and beautiful
chrome set IA handsome black walnut and
gilt frame, 4 pair Of charming panel pic
lures, very neat black walnut cabinet
case. and very handsome picture set in
ebony. Mr. and Mrs. Walker received their
friends with their usual c1rdiality and
grace refreshments were served during
the evening and, assisted by Mr.. Myron
Fuller and MrS DAVID Walker. entertained
their guests with some fine vocal and IL
strumental music. Mr. and Mrs Walker
desire to return their heartfelt thanks to
their friends for their valuable gifts and
many assurances OF affection.
loHE FOR DESTITUTE CHLDREN. The
coming annual donation visit t. the Homo
for Destitute Children Thursday, Oct. ~
should remind all persons that they have
an individual interest in this Institution,
and that an expression Of their interest is at
this time particularly in order. The work
goes on, and, 50 far as lies within the
means supplied. it answers to the constant
ly increasing demand for such a charity.
But very few persons outside the num-
bers OF those on whom fall tho management
OF the Institution realize how utterly in-
adequate the means are for fully meeting the
call upon its resources, even under Ordi-
~ IN 1t "A nd iaaY
some respects year involving extraordinary
expenses. \ very important addition TO
the usefulness OF the Institution has been
made, dnTnr the last year, in the establish
ment of a trade for the better employment of
the older boys, ont OF school hours. The work
also, Of draining and grading the grounds
has been begun, and, although under the
gratuit0us superintendencs oil response bic
gentlemen, has necessarily involved consider
able expense, as does the maintenance OF the
trade. 1t has been found necessary to have
the continued service Of man about tho
house and grounds, whose salary makes an
other item of expense Tor person largely
dependent on voluntary contributions, an d
that when ''hard times Is not only the cry
but the tact Faithful remembrance then
on the part Of former donors 10 greatly to be
desired, and that their number may be IN
creased from tho ranks OF those not accus-
TONED to give to this cause. Farmers, par
ticularly. at this harvest time, might re
member these little ones,it is suggested and
they may be assured that Whatever they can
spare from their Winters store in barn or
in bin will be most thankfully received.
Money is, Of course. the great need and
small contributions will help swell tho SUM
total, even If " hard times" mako 1t diff
cult to spare large sums. 1t will not be
necessary to argue the claims Of this cause
it must be enough to know that nearly
hundred little one are being housed,
clothed. fed and taught IN this - Home,
TO convince every person that there IS d
never ceasing call Tor supplies OF all sorts,
and that no useful article can possibly
come amiss,