Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-24
SWEET cHARIrY's WORK.
The Industrial Relief soeisty's Annual
Report for 1886.

The eleventh annual report Of the In
dus'rial Relief Society and Home for the
Frieadless has just been issued, and
makes an interesting showing for that
fwell-known charity. a greater number
OF beneheiaries are repOrtedthan ever be-
lore. The society distributed during the
pastyear 275 cords OF wood, 1885 yards Of
clotn, 80 pairs OF shoes, 2,1O4 meals and
I provisions from the door OF the home,
and 81 50 in cash. 2l
e Aside IRON the outside work Of the s0ci-
ETY. 1t has an interesting family OF chill
dren under the matron;s care. The soci-
I etys limited room and means do not allow
la full development Of its plans in regard
TO the children. Adaily Industrial school
Tor the inmates Of the home aud for the
children OF the poor, TO be conducted by
special teacher, is one OF the societF's
aims, and an effort Will be made 10 organ
ISe u during the present year. The mat
ron's report shows an increase in the
number OF inmates over last year
The report OF the Needle WOmau's
branch shows its good work for the year.
Ire Importance Of this branch and Of the
Woman's Exchange connected with it
can hardly be estimated. There are null
tltudes OF women" the President says,
many OF whom have seen better days,
VINO eau manage TO exc out a living by
sewing at fair prices. The influx Of ready
made garments is a dangerous rival, and
means starvation 10 numbers who can do
nothing else. Some struggle on at iabu-
lously low prices, taking what is offered,
fearing that refusal will forfeit any
chance for work. The Needle Woman's
branch pays fair price. Let them have
more encouragement, that they may help
the more. The WomaR's Exchange is
gradually gaining the patronage and APP
probation which it merits. Wherever
established exchanges have become valu-
able helps 70 those VINO can ill the orders
for various salable delicacies, and thus
support themselves"
The Sewing School, under the able
management of devoted band of teach
ers, meets every Friday for SIX months at
the Home of the FrieDdless. Its report
evlnces cause for great encouragement.
Experiences are suggestive, and ac-
knowledged ills invite a consideration of
remedies.
One Of the most evident needs in
behalf of the poor, the society
urges, is a county poor house or farm.
The next State hospital for lncurables.
The legends Of the poor house have, both
IN TACT and fiction, created prejudices in
the minds of the many, which are de-
stined TO fade from memory when sup
planted by the poor house of this day of
enlightened consideration OF the needy.
In many States there are such that
are homes indeed, with farms and
thriving gardens, where the feeble,
careWOrn aud aged have found rest,
comfort and care. There are several
cases in this city who rove from place to
place. Some are aged and a burden to
their strue Cling families, others friend
less and afflicted. They have from time
to time been sheltered at the home. The
sociey has addressed the County Com
missioners ON the subject, and is gratded
to learn that the matter has been for some
time under their consideration.
Another need IS cooperation in chart
table ministrations by different societies.
This would enable each more efiecIually
TO reach and relieve the deserving and
needy thar is possible at present.
The management Of the charity for the
ensuing year is in the hands Of the fol-
lowing officers:
President-Mrs. Mary f. Wilbur.
First Vice Presdent-Mrs. Octavus
Cohen.
Second Vice President-Mrs. Julia Mac
LeOd.
Secretary-Mrs. George Screyen.
Treasurer-Mr. p. NJ. DOugan.
MaBagers-MFs. J. j. Wilder, Mrs. 9.
| M. Hoist, Mrs. N. Lowell. Mrs. VIM. w ade,
Mrs. :. e. Habersham. Mrs. H. r. Jackson,
| Mrs. p. NJ. Dougan, Mrs. G.. +. Jones, Mrs.
G NJ. SOrrel, Mrs. VIM. Mackall, Mrs. E.
Nj. Green, Mrs. DIR. Bowman. Mrs. Rufus
Lester, Mrs. Rooert Myers, Mrs. X. z.
Way, Mrs. g. NJ. Gilbert. Mrs. Henry Tay-
Tor, Mrs. Alexis McNuity, Mrs. Robert
Anderson, Miss Kate Brown, Mrs. BeirRe
Gordon, Mrs. James Taylor, Mrs. $. j.
Glover, Mrs ThOs. S. Wayne.