The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-21

Furnished by association. COZ IS
We cannot, as a board, expect any far
ther aid from the association.
We have 500 at present I'm monthly
contributions, leaving 1856 yet TO be OBJ
tanned for rent. Now, will the dear ladies
who cannot give time, give us money!
| viii the business men OF this city mani
fest, in practical way, their appreciation
OF this enterprise 10y contributing literally
30 this rent, or by enabling the Women's
Christian Association to erect, as a monu-
mont OF that libcrality, building suitable
for our purpose?
Leaving the matter in your hands, and
a place in your hearts, !, as president Of
the association, and pro TEN. of this board,
submit this first and brief report OF our
Young Women's Boarding Home.
Mrs SAMUEL WATSON.
REPORT OF THE MATRoN.
Mrs. S. 4. Surprise read the following
interesting report Of the inner workings
and domestic economy Of the Home:
In June, 1887, the Women's Christian
Association held their anniversary Our
president, in making the Introductory re-
marks, referring to our general work,
dwelt largely and earnestly upon the needs
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pressing q desire that We ere long have one
in our city. Our association paper, the
GtdRo, threw its influence in that direc-
ton. Thus the interest increased and
tho needs OF the establishment OF
this institution was so apparent
that our president placed the mat
ter before the association for thought
and consideration, after which il was de-
cided with the light before us and an un-
swcrying confidence in the cooperation
Of the public, that the time had come for
us 10 go forward, trusting God for results
The theory OF the undertaking IL, give us
furnished house and the young ladies'
board will meet all other expenses.
When my co-worken conferred upon me
TO launch this work aud test its scli-sus-
tanning power. my answer was ] will try
10 do the best l can and will promise you
that will never involve the Home or as
sucintioh with debt Should | find We
cannot carry on the work without this,
then | must give 1t up. The object OF the
TEMPORAL, MORAL AND RELIGIOUS WELFARE
Of young women who are dependent on
their own excriions for "A support. Before
admit O ! TO The Home test mOnials o. 20 II
character must bc furnished. i.oaricrs
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regulations as will promote good order aud
happincs. Of the family. Price OF board il
regulated by the salary received by the
boarier. We also give those out OF EN-
ployment the advantages OF the Home for
u reasonable length Of time assisting them
10 get employment. Having accepted the
call to take charge OF this work / moved
into the house October 3, 1887. Wo be-
gan TO set In order such things rs was sent
in. Two DAYS later ! received the iirsi
regular boarlcr and one transient The
inst family meal was coffee, bread and
bu ter. with some pola ocs and cold H. m,
served ON pie tins. A mc1 set OF dislt.H
m table linen anticipated the next
spread. Each day brought additions Ia
the furnishing thus the needs being
supplied In proportion 10 applicants TO-
cciVcd. A. this juncture came tho i'm.
mcnsc crowd 10 our city 10 scc President
aud Mn. Cleveland. We opened our
door- aud entertained thirty-i0nr penons.
Tor which We received many thanks and
30 clear profit This tidcd Us over until
our number increased aud We became
scli-susiaining except remit from the firsI
day We took hold Of the work.
Board being paid weekly, enables us "a
pay cash ipr supplies, never making bills,
aud living within our income. Our home
w Is about this Rising bell, O'Clock a.
M, breakfast, G;35; dinner, ~ M; supper,
$50 PIN. The last named j. the social
meal Of the day. No haste permits Us "
liugcr at the table,
ENJoYiNG PLEASANT CONVERSATION,
often relating the experiences OF the day
to the amusement Of all. Then We gathl
he our comfortable back parlor, whcrc th,
b family altar has been erected. and cngag,
In q Biblc reading. alter which We return
thanks, implorc blessings and then scpa-
rate for the night-eomc 30 their rooms
! while others remain Tor music and a social
Z time, or 10 entertain company. The
churches represented arc the Methodist
Presbyterian. Cumberland Presbyterian
Christian, Baptist, Catholic aud EpisCopi'
. Ian.
al attend church once on Sabbath Nc
objections TO hoardcn attending their re.
sprctiyc churches aud Sabbath.schools.
As o. health, We have been blessed, moi
one bcing dangerously III during ihc year.
A physician was called In four times.
, We usually do our own practice. Indeed,
~ are happy family, numl cfing from
, fifteen 90 twenty. caring Tor each other
/ pleasures aud interests. Some who have
. cndrarcd themselves 10 ~ have gone n
their houcA Ono OF these writes 81
will ever remember the II me With pleas.
ufe nsk ING Coils blessing ~ rest on w
inmates iu1m day 60 day" An i'hcr says.
81 never ctrc nj night witnoui prayer
for the Home, remembering with sweet
pleasure my stay there" Yet another
, NyE 81 am real homcsick 10 500 you
! aud the dear glrlA Give my love 10 each
! Of thcm. | hopc TO be- with you again
some day During the year We have
Z had iurtl-siX regular boardors, twenty
4 ihrcc being tho largest number at one
} time. hccurrd positions for twenty
{ time, cared for soyruty.ninc trans cnl
and sccurd situations Tor quito \ numbci
! outside the Home From the following
! You will sec how varied our vocaiion'
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Thus the year has passed, made up OF "
I hours II toll aud rest, care AMI relici
. shadow and sunshine, anxiulies aud pleas
, urcs, responsibilities and blessings. W.