The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-18
YOUNG WOMEN'S HOME.
q MODEL ESTABLISHMENT AT NO.
300 SECOND STREET.
An Existence of Seven Months Demon
strates the Wisdom OF the Ladies Who
Confidently Embarked In the Hazard
GUS but Praiseworthy Undertaking.

THE APPEAL has taken great pleasure in
setting forth the existence OF an excellent
institution at No. BOG Second street, styled
the Young Women's Boarding Home. 1t
is presided over by Mrs. S. A. Surprise,
and is the outcome of commendable
effort of the Women's Christian associa-
lion to be OF especial service to the work
ing ladies' OF the city. Following is the re-
port OF Mrs Surprise for the seven months
Of its existence: h
One year ago at our anniversary the
president OF the Women's Christian asso-
citation, Mrs. Samuel Watson, made intro
ductory remarks referring to the general |
work OF the association, dwelling largely |
and earnestly upon a Young Womens |
Boarding Home, expressing desire that |
we ere long have one in our own city to |
meet the increasing demands of the young |
Women already engaged in various bust
bess capacities, and for those who might |
home seeking employment in large city |
onong strangers. The necessity for estab-
Thing this home increased until she was
Irfesstbly induced to counsel with the
Board OF directors, which resulted in en-
wv hibk III tiit INV NOiht WIN ~"
Conviction that our liberal hearted friends
would assist in furnishing a house and
paying the rent. When business opened
hast fall with bright prospects for our city,
making the necessity OF home more APP
uarent, we decided with the lights before
to 90 forward, trusting in God for re-
Hts
On the LIST Of October 1887, we rented
DC Second street, q house containing
hirteen rooms, for the sum OF $50 per
month. We sub-rented two rooms to the
Noman's Exchange, (another branch OF
The Women's Christian association reduc-
Ing our rent TO $50 per month. 1t fell TO
my lot TO start the ball, and on the 3D. of
October took charge Of the house, earn.
estly praying God to guide and control
me in the management OF this home.
Since that time / have given almost my
undivided attention TO the work. The
theory OF the undertaking is this: Give
ns furnished room, and the board paid
by the girls will meet all other expenses.
Dur good people have furnished this
house very comfortably, for which the as
Bociation and family returns thanks, APP
preciating the favors, and are daily re-
membered at the throne OF mercy by us
when gathered around the family altar.
You may ask: GLOW could two or three
boarders make the home self-sustaining?"
We opened with two. About this time
Memphis entertained distinguished Wis
tor, President Cleveland. We opened
pur home 10 friends, who were only too
glad TO take refuge with us. When they
left we had $50 clear OF expenses. This
lided MS over until our members increased.
so you see by faith in God, with prudence
md economy, We became selisustaining
from the frst day We took hold OF 1t tout
,ide the remit.
The object OF this home is the temporal,
moral and religious welfare OF young
women who are DEPENDENT upon their own
,xertions for support, especially those
who have no homes. Before admitted TO
he home testimonials Of good character
must be furnished. After this they are re-
hurried 10 conform TO such rules and regu-
aiions as will promote good order and
I2npiness OF the family. We charge
'hdx boaEd according to salary re-
,ciyed we aise--giye them a
nome reasonable length Of time
1 out OF employment, assisting them to
ret situation, $3.50 per week being the
argest sum paid. Board is paid every
saturday night This enables me 10 pay
cash, never make bills and live within my
income. Money paid in Saturday night
huppliea our wants the following week.
I'VE live well and never get entirely out OF
money. The young ladies, twenty-onc In
humber, are most excellent praiseworthy
and deserving All have good situations,
Ind there Il demand for more Of them.
After seven months active work and ex-
pcrience, do not hesitate 10 say give us
home (inrnished), and with Gods bless
Inc we will be established and will use
A.. A.Vsa tNIa.sl a.
hose who come 10 us. We now have
nilliners. drcssmakers, clerks, stenogra-
hers, writing clerks and tailorcsses. Some
ine ago | saw an article in one OF oui
nily papers urging women 10 come tc
emphis, showing forth the advantages o.
Employment here. What will you dc
With them when they come? Memphis ha'
pn many occasions manifested liberalitl
and beneyolcncc, donating 10 different oh
iccts and enterprises. Cannot our business
ncn he induced 10 take hold OF this gooS
uork Our city has been greatly blessed
urosperiiy attending almost every brancl
d business. Improvements are going OF
IN livery part Of the city. Then why can
We have a home for these deserving womeI
who are striving 10 take care Of themselves
md perhaps helpless loved ones2 Ma!
Col put Il into the hearts OF the men q
conc together, talk about this matter an'
decide upon some plan by which we cal
obtain home by the coming september
Il We will be compelled 10 have n large
kne next fall. Communications on thi
inject will bo gladly received, or iniorma
In given, by Mrs. Samuel Watson, Nc
2B Union street, or Mn. $. A. Surprise
No. 800 SECOND street, superintendent
NJ Xoung womcns boarding house. Don
4 ID speak At once, but LET Us hear from you
WHO will be first?
During the seven months VIC have n
lived Tor board, sl,00360; lunches
81. As; transient, $20.40-sl, l22.t. -
| DGndcd: Coal, gas, supplies and laboI
1885. Balance, $40.
MRs. $. A. SURrnuE.