Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-06-06
LEATH ASYLUM.
Celebration OF It's Twenty-Seyenth An
niTersary-IDterestiBg Exercises by
the Little Ones.
A description of the Building and
Grounds, and a Brief sketch of
lis History.

A number Of ladies aud gentlemen gath
cred st the Lesth Orphan Asylum yesterday
evening 20 celebrate the twenty seventh ami
veTsary oil the institution. At about O'Clock
the guests assembled in the chspel OF the AsY-
Inn, which was tasiefullv decorated for the
| occasion. The exercises were begun by the
singing OF the hymn pass the Word sloug
the Line" The little children carrying the air,
and Mrs. L. NJ. Richardson presiding at the
organ. The Rev. Warner Moore, OF the
Hernzndo Street Methodist church, was
called upon TO pray, after another gospel
song by the little ones.
OLD ORPHANS HEARD FROM.
the Rev Z. NJ Rich arjsou, OF the Gael
ses brick church, read two letters to the
Board Of Trustees, one from Leonard Will
man, the other from David Taylor, each
having a IS bill enclosed. the CRATE
full boys Acknowledged themselves in
deO,ed 10 The Asylum for esriy training and
shelter, aud hoped that the amount inclosed
would be the means Of aiding others, once
as needy a. they were. Both are learning to
be printers, and were present at the enter
taiDment They LETT the Asylum about two
years ago.
RECITA1IoNs BY TIE CHILDREN.
A number of the children were called upon
70 recile, among them Mauds and Irene
Avaut, Sophis Peletias and William CArsoB.
The selections were generally we'll chosen,
and in every case exc edIngly we'll done.
Several other hymns were sung, and heartily
sung, by the children, with Mrs. Richardson's
assistance. A spirit OF earnestness and a
disposition 10 excel characterized the enter
tsinment that was quite encouraging. When
the exercises were over Mr. Richards au-
nounced that two of the eldest girls in the
asylum, Ella Meyer and Amelia Buddie,
were &bou. 10 leave 1t for other homes, and
requested DR.. Eugene Daniel, who was pres.
| ent, to make them little farewell speech.
GIRLS GOING AwAY-A TOUCHING SCENE.
This he did in a way which endesred him
at once to the two lovely girls who were
about to enter ths worlds battle, aud to
those who heard him. He reminded them
of the temptations that would be thrown
ia their way, and told them gently of the
Savior TO whom they owed their love as to
cue who had for their sex especially done
much for temporal as we'll spiritual good.
While they must be thoughtful Tor the kind
friends they had found in the Asylum, still
they Nigh IRENE % Der with pleasure that their
own hands, while there, had contributed
| much to the comfort OF those about them,
had dressed the little ones when lhey rose IN
the morning aud cooed them 10 sleePsat
night This2thvy nsisht remember with
pleasure. that they might not go out into
the world burdened with sense of obliga.
ton. The children wept softly, and thanked
him with eloquent eyes. Il WAS touch:-s
sesse. Good homes had been ~f5und Tor
them both.
REJECTION AND REST.
Another hymn followed, the children
frightened up aud all responded 10 an invi-
tstiou to adjourn to the reiectory, where i
delightful repsst was spread. After partsk-
ing Of the dellcaces offered, the guesls
etlolied shout the grounds sdmiring their
tasty arrangement and weli-kept appearance,
or went from room TO room over the orderly
house. There are about .hiriy-hve acres iu
cultivation. Ga the south it hns large and
we'll cultivated garden, the boys some twenty
in number, lending all The aid they can. A
number Of fruit trees and clover field are
also hers. On The opposite side Of the house
lies the orchard and another field. Otto the
east is a splendid grove OF giant oaks, in the
center of which stands rOomy and weii.vsn-
tilated sehoolhouss. Thls is well regarded
as one of the lsveliest spots about the city
and is often the scene of gatherings of chill
dren in spring and summer.
SUGGESTION.
It has been suggested that it might be
made to yield a handsome revenue to the
| sylum, If the street car company could be
induced 10 run trzot -vut-ti,e.~- frOuI ii-
present terminus at the brick church. 10
| front of the Asylum is= pretty n9wer-
garden. with a broad walk leading from the
gate to the entrance. The appearance OF the
Asylum and grounds from the road is besuti
fol, and it improves on acquaintance.
THE BUILDING.
Within the building everything ia neat
ness and order itself. On the fret floor the
chapel, with its b re floors aud polished
white walls; the ladies' parlor, with neat
| ingram carpet and cane chairs; the matron'.
| room, dining and store-rooms and kitchen
are located. Above, on the second floor, is
an airy dormitory, with neat white bedf
| bathrooms and sick-room. Several OF the
side rooms are used as linen closets, anC
those ia the main building are sleeping
| apartments for the elder children. A seps
rate dormitcry is provided for the boys. TIA,
| floors are white as a brush and sand car
make them, the walls white and polished
the ceilings lofty, and the windows high anc
wide. The third floor is almost an exact
duplicate OF the secoud. The stairway
| leading from story to story are broad anC
easy Of access. One of the most affecting
| scenes was presented In one of the wings
which had two windows opening under the
shade OF majestic trees Here were mum
Der of little cribs, ranged side by side, the
| bedding white as snow. This Wss the in
| tants' room.
| NAMES OF THE ORPHANS.
There are now in the asylum twenty boys
aud eight girls, all healthy, good-humored
and seemingly perfectly content. Their
nance are SO follows:
| William Carson, John Ess
Tobe Williams Eugene Pope,
| Joe Kaufman, Robbie Ashbrook,
| Henry Parker, Clarence Buddie,
| Flippin Carson Joe Leisure,
| Jodie Picket, Charles Byrd,
| Freddie Hilcher, Eugene Cnastine,
| Eddie Chaatine, Johnnie Chastine,
Pat Garlieh, Powell Garlich,
| Sophia Petitius Irene AVaut,
| Eettie Parker Maud AvAnt,
| Imna Parker Mamie AEhbrook,