The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-30
THE ORPHANS.
Sixty Eighth Anniversary Of the
/. Protestant Orphan Asylum.
Natchez Democrat. /

Natchez Democrat
To the reporter it seems that but a
very brief period of time has elapsed
since with pencil and note book he
| gended his way to that noble institution,
the Protestant Orphan ASYLUM, to re-
port the anniversary exercises of 1888
| but the sands in old Father Times
glass show that a full cycle of twelve
months has passed, and on yesterday
| the anniversary of the institution for
1884 was celebrated. A goodly audi
ence, composed principally of ladies,
those noble workers who at all times
hare at heart the interest and welfare
of the orphans, had assembled to par
tieipate in the exercises of the day.
The hall in which the ceremonies We're
held was draped in grey moss, with
sombre hangings, tribute to the mem
ory of the late worthy matron, Mrs.
White, whose demise occurred q few
months since The absence of the gay
garlands aud wreaths of flowers was
noticed at once by the visitors, and |
pleasant memories of the deceased ma |
tron were at once recalled to their minds |
Mrs. White wa. succeeded by Mrs. /
Doherty, a most amiable and excellent /
Christian lady, who has entered upon
her duties with an earHestness and de-
votion that indicates that her heart is in
her work.
The exercises were opened with fer
vid and eloquent prayer by Rev. /. l..
MeIlen, after which the reports of the
Secretary and Treasurer published be-
low were read. As these reports are
given in full and speak for themselves,
It is unnecessary for US to further allude
to them.
Rev. DR.. J. B. Stratton had been
chosen as the speaker of the occasion,
and his address, which followed the read
ng of the reports, was most eloquent, !
impressive and entertaining, with vein
If earnest christian pietV pervading the !
whole. In the first portion of it the
reverend gentlemen reverted to many
pleasant "reminiscences connected with
he institution in the by-gone days
He first knew of the asylum forty Q
years ago, aud it had been nearly
years since he had deliv !
red his first address before its man
gers and friends on an anniversary 9
,ceasion. Dr. Stratton paid beautiful
rihute to the memory of the late Mrs. : !,
White, the former matron, and con- q
luded his address with some excellent 7
dvice to the officers and managers OF
be asylum as to the physical, moral u
nd mental training of the children a
nder their charge, and urged upon Z
hem to do all that they could to fit the Ia
hildren for their great battle with life q
fter leaving the fostering care of the !, i,
svlum. DR.. Stratton'- remarks made a i
eep impression upon the minds of his Al
carers, and unbidden tears came to the g
yes of many when he alluded in such q
,eling terms to the forlorn and helpless OF
lnditi0n of the orphan children, who,
ere it not for the sheltering arms OF 81
le asylum, would be buffetted around 81
pom the cold and cruel waves of pitt OF
IS world. al
At the conclusion of DR.. Stratton's adj st
ress Rev. Alex Marks pronounced the re
The exercises were interspersed with r
,ngs by the orphans, which were hap :,
ily rendered by the little onss, all Of o
hom were tastefully though inexpen :
yely dressed, and who seemed just as - -
Apply and contented as those who visi- :,
d their home. y
At the conclusion of the exercises the - -
dy managers showed the visitors -
trough the building, and took no little :. :.
-ide in pointing out the scrupuious =
eanliness of the entire asylum, and the y !,
,nvenient manner in which everything -. -
arranged. And we'll may these good - -
dies be proud, for the good work which II II
ley are carrying on is most noble, and T. !.
le asylum is a monument of their good oS Si
eeds that will perpetuate their names :, y
II all time. = =
A collation. is always served to the - -
sitors on the anniversaries, and that y =
yesterday was perfect banquet. - -
he spacious dining-room was filled ~ ~
ith tables and chairs, and the repast :. =
as varied enough to please the taste Of =, "a
/ epicure. and bounteous enough to -
tiate all appetites, The guests and - -
-phans all eat at the same time, and " r,
e daresay that there were none who - =
d not enjoy the feast to the fullest ex- :. ae
mt -
Below we present the reports of the 8.
Ulcers: :.