Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-06-05

Mrs. G. P. Jacobs.
Mrs. DR.. Conn.
Mrs. Horace Thompson.
Mrs. Col. Morton.
Mrs. G. A. Hamilton.
Mrs. s. B. Mcconnell
Mrs. A. G. Foster.
Mrs. D. r. Noyes
Miss E. III. Ferry.
Mrs. c. w. Griggs.
June Sd, the new board held the first meeting
and elected as officers the same persons who
have served the last year:
President-1lrs. Horace Thompson.
Vice President-Mrs G. A. Hamilton.
Treasurer-Mrs. E. F. Drake.
Secretary-Mrs. G. w. Griggs.
sECRETARY's 18TH ANNUAL REPORT.
PROTESTANT ORPHAN ASYLUM, May, 1878.-
Mr.. President: Thirteen years ago this month
the first step was taken towards the organiza-
ton of a socitey for the care of Protestant or
phans and destitute children, and in the au-
tumn OF that year, property for an asylum, on
the corner of Marshall and Western avenues,
was purchased. and the institution opened,
with SIX children as inmates. From that
small number we have grown to family of
forty-four persons, keeping pace with the
strides of our city in its onward march.
cured, then deemed sufficiently extensive for
the needs Of many years, but
the numbers seeking the aid of
our asylum during the past winter has fully
convinced us that this building also is too
small and must soon be enlarged.
During these thirteen years two hundred and
sixty-seven children have been received, from
the infant few weeks old to the youth Of IA
years. Some have remained but short time,
until relatives could provide home for them.
Others have been with us rs boarders for five
years, while one boy deformed and suffering
from spinal disease, has been under our care
nearly twelve years. and probably will never
Seven children have died and their bodies
are laid to rest in the lot in Oakland cemetery
owned by the asylum.
We have received during the past year forty
children, and dismissed thirty-three. seven of
the number being adopted by good families;
the others were removed by friends or rela-
tives.
Having no room that can be given up as
nursery, and no money to hire extra nurses,
we have been obliged to refuse admission to
infants less than one year old. We now have
beds in the hall, and in nearly every bed sleep
three children.
To watch over and care for such a family the
services of a matron and assistant teacher,
two female servants and one hired man are re-
CURED, Miss Seibert, who has been with as
matron for some years, gives her unwearied
attention to the wants Of the children. Under
the instruction of Miss Stone Us teacher those
children large enough to attend school are max
ing commendable progress.
Religious service, under the charge of the
different Protestant clergymen of our city, is
held Sabbath afternoon at the asylum-each
clergyman conducting the service one Sabbath
thus willingly they aid in this branch of home
mission work.
The past winter much religious interest ha,
been manifested by the children, and the ma
I1., l~a4.
conversions.
The health of the children has been uni
versally good, no severe sickness has befalle1
them and no death has occurred for two years
The medical supervision for several years was
under the care of DR.. Hand-who freely CAV.
Of his time and talents whenever re
CURED, On his departure for Eu
DR.. G. G. Higbee physician, and the good
health prevailing shows that the children hav.
not been neglected by him. We are under grea
obligation to DR.. Atwood, oculist and aurist
for the care of children suffering from disease.
OF the eyes,
Our first bequest was received short tim.
since: and the circumstances attending it ar.
of so touching a nature that they deserve oul
notice.
Little Johnnie Camp, who recently died i,
our city, was for many months suffering in
valid, and while receiving comforts and atten
lions from loving parents and kind friends, h
Thought Of the sick and destitute orphaned
children, who were deprived of such attentions
so he gave to the asylum the sum of 1926, to b,
devoted to the relief of any sick children unde
our care
We have always received the cordial supper
of the best classes of our citizens. Every on
| is willing to aid destitute, helpless it'll
| child, for it appeals as no other object can t,
our pity and sympathy.
| Our EXPENSES the mast wear have Eeen heav,
as the building has been repaired and paint
| ed, new roof added, and our committee OF
| ways and means foresees the necessity of larg
sums to pay the expenses of the future. Gu
school room is crowded, and must be enlarged
| The arrangements for bathing, cooking enc
washing ought soon to be placed on the seal
| Of a public institution instead of being a
they now are, those of private family of lin
tied means.
Having no fund from which to draw our sup
plies, various methods have been adopted tx
furnish the needed dollars.
From private subscriptions, cash donations
excursions, dramatic entertainments, concerts
and fairs, the finances have been obtained Tn,
board may adopt plan, which in seyera
Eastern cities has proven success, viz.
Paper bags were left at every house, store anC
Office. On the side of each bag, was printed
request that the bag be filled with articles fo1
use, for food, for clothing, &c. &c., and ther
neA1 " tue dSy1uul., Dunk nOteS ana specie
| were especially called for. Sometimes the bag.
were returned nailed to barrels of -four.
Applications for children that may be adopt
ed are constantly received. Whenever brigh
| and attractive child comes to us, fostel
parent is soon found, who is anxious to give
the little one home. The history of many Of
| these children would read as fiction. Neglect
! abandonment, desertion, vice in every form
and the deceitfulness of the human heart, have
been experienced by many, who now receive
shelter, food, education and instruction in ou1
| asylum.
Applications for children should always be
made to officers of-the asylum instead of the
matron; they only--know the facts and cir.
cumstanGes of admission.
Our thanks are due the publishers of the
Pioneer Press for a daily copy of that paper
Especially would we thank those friends who
participated in the dramatic en-
tertainment called the Hunchback re.
Gently given at the Opera House
for the benefit Of the Asylum and Home fol
the Friendless. The lab, bestowed to render
that financial success deserves our warmest
thanks.
In conclusion we would sneak Of the mani.