Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-03

The members of this body were drawn to the
work by motives purely patriotic. They are
free from all political entanglements; they
neither seek nor expect preferment to result
from their voluntary aud unpaid labors.
In the words Of the stirring address by Hugh
Miller Thompson. d. D., to the people Of New
s'7he only reward desired by those who
founded this association, and viii for the pres
emit direct it's efforts, is the appreciation of
their own conscience. and the earnest hope
that when their work is completed il can be
said OF them, Well done, COED and faithful
servants ~
The important and. difficult task OF organic
ing for active werk having been accomplishe d,
an Address 70 the Citizens of New Orleans
was issued.
at this stage it becsme the duty of the
Finance Committee to devise ways and means
for the execution of the great and costly works
of sanitary neces sity recommended in the ad
dress, he accomplishment OF which, through
the aid OF public contributions, justifies the
assumption advanced in the Introduction: that
the New Orleans Auxiliary Sanitary Associa-
ton, when contrasted with other bodies Of
similar name, wherever located, is in its aims,
method of working and the great and costly ma
ture of its undertakings. wholly unique.
The deliberations OF the Executive Commit
tee disclosed the necessity of an immediate
house to house inspection, to be followed by a
perfect cleansing and disinfection Of premises
far in excess of the financial ability OF the
State Board Of Health to execute.
A radical reform of the defective and dam
gerous mode OF removing garbage. The in
vention Of an effective and permanent plan for
the flushing of the street cutters with river
water.
II was roughly estimated that these meas.
ures, IL wholly executed. would require no les
a sum than one hundred thousand dollars.
The Finance Committee therefore, issued a
call for contributions.
have endeavored to recount in regular Sc
osIence the various steps that have been taken
N % Crlnans
tary Association In doing so it was necessary
to quote at length several of the most impor-
tant papers that have been addressed to the
citizens. These addresses not only gave form
and molten to the body, but with an unanimisy
seldom witnessed when matters of grave i'm
port are first presented, novel in form and de-
mandipg pecnniary ali, united them in the
belief that the hygienic condition OF the city
deserved their frst con Iteration.
The limitation set by yourrules, coupled with
the fact that this paper was prepared far away
from the archives OF the association. prec,udes
the narration OF its achievements during the
three years of its existence. and their influence
on the health and prosperity OF the city OF
New Orleans.
With permission from your honorable
body l propose to read paper at
your tenth annual meeting descriptive
OF the work that has been performed.
/ hope also to demonstrate how much the
association has been indebted for its successful
career to the unselfish and united Efforts Of
the men of New Orleans.
/ think it fitting occasion now and here to
make acknowledgment of the intelligent CO.
operation extended to it by the ladies of the
city.
The members of the Sanitary Association
cannot be too grateful that this potent femi-
nine influence has been extended in their favor.
Moreover, the same interest has been mani
Tested in other cities; of this we have practi-
cal illustration in the generous contribution to
its treasury by an illustrious philanthropist,
lady of the city of New York.
In 7 a
by Mr.. Albert Baldwin, Chairman Of its FL
nance Committee, delivered on June 2lst. 1881.
as show ing the earnestnesS and persistencY OF
the members of the association:
Fellow citizensl the Sanitary Association
exists to-day. in its third year of unhaggiDg ef-
fort, in the prime of life aud vigOr. The mem
bers of 1879 are with US still; with firm pur-
pose they have devoted their time and money.
and whatever Intelligence God has gifted them
with, to fight against rife causes of disease.
Imcerfect drainage, fifty streets and cutters.
foul and lit constructed canals, low lots and
places, meagre water supply, vile privy
system, the rapid removal from our midst of
all refuse matters, tending, under our hot sun,
to produce and spread disease-are mat
tiers which engage their attention. Just so long
as the citizens contribute the material aid re
quired, they can rely upon the best efforts Of
the association to continue the war against
every enemy, to the material prosperity of tie
Crescent City"