Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30
THE NINTH ANNUAL REPORT
And Financial Statement of st. JOseph's
Male Orphanage, Washington. Ca.
From Feb. I, 1885. to Feb. I. 1886.

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Male orphansge, Washington. Ca.
From Feb. 1, 1885, to Feb. 1, 1886.
Vsry Rec. E. Cafsrty, Savannah, Ga:
VERY REV. AND DEAR FATHER-It is my
pleasure to present to you, the Admin istrator
Of the Diocese, this the Ninth Annual Report
and Financial Statement OF the Male Orphan
age, and to say that it has been blessed during
the past year with even a greater degree of
prosperity than heretofore. II would seem
that God is pleased to bless this institution in
special manner. The healthfulness of the
orphans is really remarkable. Nearly 700
boys have been cared for in the past 10 years,
of which number only two have died, and
they were cOnsumptive when admitted. The
same great blessing of good health has been
vouchsafed 60 them during the wear mast:
even the slight attacks to wbtch children OF
their age are exposed have heeu rare, ana in
no case has the service of a physician been
necessary.
The conduct of the boys has been a source of
qualification. They give no trouble to the
Sisters; on the contrary. they seem to vie
with one another as to which will have the
best report for good department. The treat
ment they receive at the hands of the good
Sisters IS calculated to m AXE them feel and
Understand that 1t Is good for them to be here.
Corporal punishment is never resOrted to.
Discipline is maintained by appeals TO their
honor ana virtue. 1t IS the desire of the Sis
tiers TO impress upon the boys the thought that
all tnat is done for them is done In sweet Re
ligion's name. with the hope that in after life
pleasant recOllectiOns of the DAYS spent at the
Orphanage will help them TO love and prac-
tlCe the teachings of that divine religion
which inspires the establishment of such
asvlums for the poor and helpless.
The public examinations OF tho schools, held
July 4, were a pleasant surprise to the many
visitors present. From a. m. until ! u. m.
they sat listening with pleasure and delight to
the correct aud ready answers OF the various
a ~ ina rpug hon
ed careful and conscientious training. while
those more advanced in geography. history,
arithmetic, algebra aud natural philosophy
literally astonished the audience with their
proficiency In those studies.
take pleasure in referring to the merits of
the schools, believing That subscribers to the
support Ofthe asylum will be glad to know
that the school facilities provided for the or
phan Doys Of the diocese are euual, II not SUI
perior, to those afforded to more favored chill
dren.
The medals and premiums offered as in
ducements TO study were earnestly contended
for, and were awarded at the public eXami-
nation, as follows; Gold medal, first prize for
good conduct, Jerry O'MahOny, of Savannah;
silver medal, second prize for good conduct,
to John Brennan, of Savannah; gold medal,
for proficiency In study, to Dennis POmerOy,
OF Savannah; gold medal. for Christian doc
trine, to John Kennedy, OF Savannah; silver
medal, for drawing, to Joseph Clayton, of
Augusta Other hoys received book premi-
ums according 10 their merits.
The lady collectors as the financial state
ment shows, have been faithful in the dis
charge OF their self imposed labor OF love. All
deserve praise, and attentions called 10 the
amount collected by them. To accomplish SO
much, great earnesJness and devotion were
evidently required. 1t Is not given to every
one to labor thus for dear Jesus in the person
OF the orphan. but TO these selt-sacr6cing la
dies it Is given. and to them, IN His own good
time, viii be given thejoy and gladnees that
only God can give, and which will not be
Subscribers are earnestly requested to con-
tlnue their contributions for the support of the
male orphanage. IL is a charity in every way
of their kndesG consideration. All
receipts. as the financial 81 atemens shows. are
faithfully accounted for, aud applied to the
best advantage. What they give let them
give cheerfuly in Gods name, and He will
bless them with temporal prosperity in this
life and happiness eternal in the life to come.
The memory Of Mr.. aud Airs. Richard Roe,
Of Savannah is held in grateful remembrance
by the orphan boys and those in charge OF the
institution, because OF the large legacy be-
que@thed to them by their last VIII aud Tesla
ment. Their photographs adorn the school
room to remind the boys OF beneiactors so
worthy of their feryent prayers and lasting
gratitude.
The settlement Of the estate Of the late
Captain =. n. Norton, of Washington, Ca.
revealed the fact that he also was mindful OF
the wants OF the orphan boys. His name and
memory, as we'll as the names and memory OF
all DenefaetOrs ike him. are, and Will be, hel
in benedictiOn, and as long AS the Orpnanage
shall last prayers VIII daily ascend from
grateful hearts 10 the Throne OF Mercy in
their behalf and in behalf OF those who are
near and dear to them.
The orphan boys and those in charge return
sincere thanks 10 MIss Brennan and class. TO
Mrs. O'DonOghue and c ASS, OF Cathedral
schools, for Christmas boxes and to all who
contributed toward the Christmas tree es-
pecially Capt. l.. j. Gulmartin, OF savannah.
and Mr.. James A. Benson, Of Washington;
also, 10 Mr.. }. B. McIyer, Of Atlanta, for sew
ing machine,
The sisters Of St. Joseph. who have charge
OF the domestic affairs OF the institution, have,
as usual, been most devoted in the discharge
Of their various and responsible duties. ana 10
them must be given, in great measure the
credit for the present excellent condition OF
the asylum. Ever aCtuated by the love of
God and Of their neighbour their labors are
fruitful In producing the c0ntentmcnt and
happiness which Is 90 conspicuous among the
boys, and always noticed and remarked by
visitors.
Ninety-eight bovs have been provided for
during the year OF these lorty-nye were
from Savannah, fifteen from Atlanta. fourteen
from Augusta, ght from Macon, 1ye from
Sharon, three from Athens. three from Wash
ington, two from Mlledgeville, one from Co
lumbus, one IRON sparta, and one from
Darien. Twenty-four we're received during
the year; thirteen from Savannah, four from
Augusta, four from Atlanta, and three from
Macon. During the year thlrty-one boys
have been provided Wlth places or returned
to relatives, leaving AT present Sixty seven
boys In the asylum, accredited as fOlOws:
Savannah, thrty-three; Atlanta eleven; Au-
gusta. SIX; Macon, five: Athens, three; Wash
ngtOn, three; Sharon. Two; Columbus, one
Milledgeyile, one; sparta, one, and Darien,
one.
II would appear from occasional applica-
tiOn8 made for admissions into this institute
ton, that me persons regard IL as reform
atOry for waywaTd. unmanageabc boys;
whereas, IN reality, 10 Is a home for the desti-
tute male orphans Of the diocese nd such
only will be received. IL may be well 20 add
that the conditions for reception into the asy-
lum are simply that the applicant be under
" years of age ana over 2. be an orphan and
poor: admission 10 such Is always granted.
Boys with parents sick and unable TO provide
unnatural parents, are Chased 40 Orphans.
and are also cheeriuily received and cared
for.
The financial statement shows that the In
como from board is only tribe when COM
pared with the expenses Of the Institution.
with regard TO the orphan farm Of sixty
four acres. A. may be well 10 state that expc-
rience shows that II cannot DO depended upon
as u source OF revenue. Al most 10 affords
paeturage Tor the COW b. and fresh vegetables
ia their season. The cost 81 working the farm,
nearly, N not quite. equals tho benefit de-
rived from it.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FROM FEB. I,
1885. TO FEB. l. iSsG-RECEIrrs FROM
LADY COLLECTORS.
Cathedral Parish, savannah
Mrs. a. NJ O'D1n0gnus. ............ ..y24 20
MrH. NJ ir0nIn ....ttstss -tsssssttssss 30 10
Miss NJ. MfNuIly .+ss.s.sss sstt..ss.. 40 ~
Mrs. q. J.. Gaudry ..........+........... NJ rs