The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-28
HELP FROM THE CHARITABLE.
Managers of Several Institutions Receiving
Their Annual Donations.

The lady managers of the Home Of the Friend
less, the Indianapolis and Colored Orphan
Asylums were busy yesterday in receiving
donations from the charitable whose liberality
prompted them to add good cheer to the Thanks
giving for the eliminates of those institutions. 1t
was at the Model the managers of the first in
stitution took care or the contributions given
them, while the ladies' Of the Indianapolis
Orphans Home were at the When. The dona-
tons for the colored orphans were received at
Mr.. Talbots store. on Pennsylvania street.
The ladies expressed themselves as being salts
fed with the work done. ''Of course" one SAID.
I'VE want all We can get; that's human, you
know, but the result of the days work IS en-
tirely satisfactory"
The contributions consisted of money, wear.
ing apparel and groceries. The amount OF cash
given to the Home of the Friendless was $50.
That institution has now forty inmates, which
number will be increased as winter approaches.
The managers report the building In need or re-
pairs, and expressed a desire for money TO
enable them to put il in proper order.
The ladies OF the Orphans Home had an en-
tire window in the When at their disposal.
which they utilized by displaying a beautiful
life picture. Eighteen Of the inmates formed a
group which would be hard to excel. indeed.
Their pure faces and neat appear
ances were good for the eyes to rest upon,
and their attractive manners bore teStimoDy TO
the care and teaching given them. The orphans
went through some exercises which were highly
appreciated by those who witnessed them. The
home now contains eighty-seven children. and is
in a prosperous condition. The amount OF
money given to it yesterday was about 800. In
addition, plenty Of wearing apparel and provis-
ions were donated.
The ladies receiving at Mr.. Talbots for the
colored orphans said the asylum was in good
condition. A new building, consisting Of
bath : rooms, school and reception
rooms, has been recently built and
equipped with ell modern conveniences.
Through the easy terms on which the contract
ors did their work the board has been able to
pay about all the indebtedness incurred in its
erection. The asylum now has sixty-fve
orphans, who are cared for by eight assistants.
The donations this year are 10 excess of those OF
last, but not so much so as 10 warrant a great
deal of enthusiasm-the amount of money be-
ing $78, along with a Roodly amount of provis-
ions. A cordial invitation is extended to the
citizens to visit the asylum. The managers
would like to have the people see for them
selves the work they are doing.
AS O result OF the donations it received yes.
terday the Benevolent Aid Society will furnish
forty dinners to the friendless tomorrow. The
committee specially charged with the care of
the Newsboys Home will also give the inmates
there a Thanksgiving dinner. The
needs for this purpose turkeys and other sup
plies. Friends OF ths boys are requested to leave
their donations at the Home, No. 80 North Della
ware street. Clothing suitable for boys from
ten to sixteen years OF age left at the same
place will be thankfully received.