Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-05-10
THE SOLDIERS ORPHANS.
Pleasant Reunion of Inmates Preparatory
to the Final Closing Of the Home---Brief
Review of its Credltable History.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.

Review OF Its Cred1table History.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.l
W1NosA, Mimi, May Our reunion opened
at the Home yesterday, amid great rejoicing
among the children. About thirty former in
mates Of the Home arrived here yesterday and
last evening.
The Soldiers Orphans Home was opened
with eight children, on March 80, 1871. Mrs.
Cove being matron. She remained about ono
and half years, or thereabouts Mrs. Flower,
of St. Paul, following, who presided some six
months. During this time some forty children
cants were on the lookout for admission.
Mrs. L. D. Kempton succeeded Mrs. Flower,
and has held the responsible position for six
years, Or nearly so. Mrs. Kempton has acted
her part most faithfully, and has become very
much attached to the children who have been
here under her supervision.
The Home has provided aud cared for more
than loo children, who are now some IN busi-
ness for themselves. others working at their re-
spective trades and professions.
| During the time since the Home was opened
until the present time, but three deaths have
occurred among the children. In addition to
| these bereavements we were called to mourn
the death of our assistant matron, Miss Anna
| Kempton, daughter of our present natron,
Mrs. Lydia D. Kempton. We have been very
free from sickness, and especially free from
| contagious diseases.
Several of our girls have been married, and
are doing we'll: but none of them have as yet
attended our reunion, tneir duty keeping them
at home, taking care of the .little ones"
Mr.. Gould, superintendent of the Home, de-
livered short welcome address this morning
in an earnest and impressive manner.
Col. Hicks, DIR. Barber, Capt. Barto, and
Capt. Henry A. Castle, have arrived with theil
|
board are expected to-day.
/ This evening is set for the grand time with
the children, when number of citizens of THU
city are expected to be present.
The children went last evening to hear thu
graduating exercises at the Normal school,
number of whom took active part in the cere
monies.
St. Paul sent delegation of ten to the re
union, which she has reason to feel proud Of
SECOND DISPATCH.
WINoNA, Mimi, May9.-The evening beinl
very pleasant, the reunion of the soldiers OF
phans opened with grand success. The build
ing is decorated with numerous flags and ever
green's. The children were serenaded by Rob
weders orchestra, with number of selections
Col. Hicks and wife, Capt. Henry A. Castle
wife and daughter, DR.. Barber, wife an
D. Flower and mother, members of the Stat
board. are present. Also, a large number O
citizens of Winona.
The children are enjoying themselves in NJ
merous ways by dancing, singing, etc.
Mr.. w. s. Drew, president of the local boarc
: delivered his farewell address, referring to til
progress of the inmates of the Home, durin
which he presented to Mrs. Thomas Simpson
0 member of the local board a beautiful silvt
;. set. Short speeches were made by several men
bers Of the board and citizens of Winona.
, The children will nearly all leave for the
G homes tomorrow. Thirty of the former il
. mates were present.
g The reunion closed with appropriate speech
e from Col. Hicks, Capt. Castle Thomas Sim
+ son, Capt. Barto DR.. Barber and Mr.. Goul
n The services ended with the band playir
> ''Home, Sweet Home"