The Indianapolis journal., 1884-05-20
HOMELESS AND FRIENDLESS
How the Orphans of Indianapolis Are
Cared For at the Home,
A Gratifying Condition of the Asylum Re-
ported by the Board of Managers
Statement of Its Finances.

managers will give a reception to their friends
and the public generally at the asylum, cornerof
College and Home avenues, and refreshments
will be served between the hours of and
o'clock p. NJ The report is as follows
During the past year we have cared for 236
children ranging in ages from few days to
twelve years; some remaining with us for
months and others for only few days. Fifty
have been placed IN good homes, where we keep
constant watch on their welfare; seventy one
have been returned to friends; four have been
sent to other institutions; two away, and
105 remained in the asylum May L.
Notwithstanding the frequent appearance Of
contagious diseases peculiar to children and the
fact that sixteen (l6) infants and more than one
third of the children were under five (5l years
old we have only four deaths to chronicle,
which, to us, seems a remarkable providence Of
most loving God. We under great obliga-
tions for the faithful and gratuitOus service of
DIR. j. H. Taylor, Dr. l.. S. Henthorne, Dr.. F. A.
Morrison and DR.. John II. Oliver, appointed by
the Marion County Medical Society to take
charge of our family, and we heartily recon-
mend them to the public in general.
Mrs. Lucinda Wishard is our matron, really
mother for the children so loving, gentle and
thoughtful is she. The children are taught TO
be useful about the house, and to use the needle,
having completed AIS articles during the year.
many of them being nicely patched and quilted
coverlets. Miss Catharine Thomas is Mrs. Wish
ards co-laborer in all that is for the good of
the institution It would be necessary to men
tion every assistant in the institution to give
credit to all deserving it, for earnestness in try
ing to make the asylum happy home. Each one
seems impressed with the sacredness OF caring
for homeless children.
Miss Chaplin and her class of young ladies in
the kindergarten, have our most sincere thanks
for giving two afternoons of each week, to our
little ones under Miss Thomas's care, who have
had unbounded delight in the games, songs and
work of the system. The Indianapolis school
board furnish teacherfor the children in
building, thus affording them constant instruc-
ton. When attending the public schools they
were obliged to be absent whenever disease ap-
peared in the asylum. Mrs. Burton has kept
them fully up in the grades to the other schools
and we appreciate their progress, made through
her efficient labors. Mrs. Wishard has conducted
the Sunday school during most of the year. In
March Mr. and Mrs. George T. Sullivan have
had charge of it, through the Y. NJ. c. A. and
the religious interest has been very deep among
the children, many being convinced of the truths
of the gospel The exercises begin at 9 A. NJ,
and strangers are most welcome. The children
enjoy seeing new faces and hearing new voices.
Mr.. Sullivan meets with them for prayer and
conference one evening during the week.
We are greatly indebted to many thoughtful
friends for most kindly attentions to the asylum,
especially to the daily Journal, Sentinel and
Times, for constant faVovs; to a number Of
classes of pupils in the public schools for most
acceptable remembrances to the orphans; and we
should like to mention each person who has
helped us in our work had we space but hope
each and every one who has in any way remem-
bered the orphans, will accept our most sincere
thanks for every gift, from that of a half-worn
garment to money for the new house We
cannot refrain from mentioning the untIriug at
tentions of Mr.. Albert Yohn, who has especially
frightened the sick rnom by sending pretty
things to please the eyes, and dainty things to
tempt the palates of the little invaiids. InJune,
1888 he invited Mrs. Wishard and twenty five
children to attend the beautiful ehildren's serv-
ice in Merdian-street Methodist Church. He
inf cd his Sabbath bOoT cIage in. tbiq
lovely work, and they have gladdened the hearts
of the orphans by many timely attentions. One
little girl sent to them 100 copies of selected
HYMNS and the children are delighted to own a
hymn book. and they sing the sweet songs very
nicely. They all love Mr.. Yohn for his love
given to them, and we can never sufficiently
thank him for his many kindnesses.
There are many sad histories met with in our
work and m my heart broken parents seen. but
many proofs are received of the usefulness of the
asylum, and many assurances OF happy homes
found by those once under our care We need
the sympathy and aid of all citizens of Marion
county and beg of them to come and see for
themselves our plan of caring for these children.
Many persons say, you have been talking of
building for long time; why do you waltz" Be
cause, dear friends, we have not the money, and
wise persons say, ''Never go into debt" Our
plans are completed and can be seen at Mr.,
Bohlen's office by any interested friend; our site
is selected and we only wait for money, The
present home is to be torn down when our lease
expires, June |, 1885. What shall we do for
new homel We are willing to work in any
way to secure the money. Can any one suggest
a feasible plant Mr.. Theodore Haughey, treasur
er for the building committee, will be very glad
to receive donations of money or building mate
rial. VIII you not aid us} The past
winter was most exhaustive one
on our contingent expense account, and
our treasury is empty. To replenish it we ask
your attendance at reception in the asylum
Wednesday, May q. from till P. NJ, when
you can see the entire workings of the institu-
ton. Admission will be free. You can have
some slight refreshment if desired, or make dona-
tions for the new house, if that be your pleasure
We desire you to come and investigate our way
of caring for these wards Of the county.
The annual election of the board of managers
was held at the residence of Mrs Henry Coburn,
Thursday, May 8. On Tuesday, May 6, Mrs.
Hadley told US it would not be possible, on ae
count of failing health, for her to longer serve
as president of the board. Not knowing how we
could fill position so we'll filed, for many
years, the election was postponed until Thursday,
for serious thought ON the subject, We re-
ceived with regret the resignation of Mrs Hettie
Adams, who had been an efficient member Of our
board for more than twenty years. The new
board of managers consists of the following
named ladies and gentlemen, VIZ: ao' -a
President, Mrs. John a. Bradshaw; vice-presi-
DENTS Mrs Henry COburn, Mrs. John Love- Mrs.
John S. Duncan; treasurer Mrs Fred Baggs
recording secretary, Mrs G.. A Wells; CORE
spending secretary, Mrs. John C. Wright school
committee, Mrs. Levi Ritter, Mrs William V.
Hawk, Mrs. William r. Evans; clothing commit
tee Mrs William Mansur Mrs. Thomas M. Bas
sett; building committee, Mrs. John d. Howland,
Mrs. William Mansur, Mrs. William V. Hawk
Mrs. Fro6 Baggs; finance committee Mr.. W.
H. II. Miller Mr.. John S Duncan, Mr. Theo
dore P. Haughey, Mr.. j. C. S. Harrison; man
ayers in general Mrs Hannah Hadley, Mrs. John
w Dodd, Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, Mrs. Robert
L. McOuat, Mrs. George w. Moore, Mrs Rachel
Clark Mrs. D. w Grubbs, Mrs. Isaiah Mansur,
Mrs. John Harrington, Mrs. Arthur l.. Wright
Mrs. James H. Woodurn, Mrs. E. b. Martindale
advisory board, Ingram Fletcher, William S.
Hubbard, William Wallace, f. F. Caypool, Con
rad Baker S. T. Bowen, John W. Ray.
TREAsURERs REPORT.
The following is the report of Mrs. Anna G.
Baggs treasurer:
Balance hand per last report. ......... $251.5O