Telegram-herald., 1889-06-25
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NEW ORLEANS CHARITIES.
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4syluns whlch are worthy of mention.
for they are the means ot much good
and tae reLeyers OF great Suffering.
OsMg ~ the great epademlcs that
have visited Aee Orleans IN ths pzst
oiten sweeping away parents and leaF-
lLg numerous children tOtae charity VI
tie world c became necessary - found
asyiGnls for the many orphans, who
are more Numerous IA thls city than
any other city Ia the world " rs s.Le
and there Is perhaps 10 other clIy III
the United states where there are more
Establishments OF the kind and where
such institutions enlist as much popu-
ar sympathy. The names OF
Poydras. Milne, Fink, Sister Regis
and kind Margaret, the baker,
are greatly revered for their good
works and timely aid IN founding
and sustaining these homes OF mercy.
The institutions are supported by
moneys derived from requests, popular
contributions, proceeds OF charitable
entertainments, as well as by city and
state aid, besides which, great pans
are taken 20 make the institutions as
nearly self-supporting as possible, by
taking IN washing, sewing and DONG
other manual labor. Some children
who are left without mothers, are often
placed in the asylums by their fathers
for education and religious training.
Their superlors and teachers make II a
duty 10 study their natures, incllna-
ton and general adaptabillty, and thus
educate them IN the line for which they
seem most inclined and apt 10 make
the greatest success. This Is the only
true education, plan which should be
adopted by every teacher in every
school throughout the land, Grand
Rapids included.
The "half orphans" as they are
called. pay small sum for their main
tenance. The whole orphans" receive
care, free OF charge, III case their
parents have left them in poverty
After they are old enough 10 work
they are required 10 earn something
toward their daily support. TIN.
| makes them self-rellant, Independent
and self-sustalnlng as they grow into
wOmanhOod and manhood. The
asylums are open 10 inspection at any
| time and are well worthy an lnyestlga
ton. The New Orleans people speak
/ OF these Institutions TO strangers feel
ingly.
The Catholic asylums are ably man
aged by the sisterhOods. Among then
the Little Sisters of the Poor" and
| Daughters OF Charity" are foremost IL
/ this noble work.
| The number OF these institutions is
/ large and we are unable TO enter into
/ details concerning them. The buildings
/ are commodIOus and their dOrmitOrIcs,
/ nurseries and halls are SAID TO be
| models of neatness.
Margaret Place.
This is pretty little park, laid out
with walks, >hrubbery and fountain.
In the center is "A white marble statue
of good Margaret Haughery, the friend
OF the orphan.
Margaret was noble and charitable
woman, who devoted all her life to and
/ ing the orphans. Reared IN poverty
she had, by industry IN selling milk,
accumulated sufficient means to pur-
chase large bakery, and with strict
| attention TO this business. managed IN a
few years 10 make a fortune. This
fortune she devoted to the care of the
orphans, without regard to sex, nation
ahty or religion. At her death,
| through the eXertiOns OF Mr.. HOrter, Il
popular subscription was raised and the
present statue and park dedicated 70
| the good wOman's memory. The
! statue Is of pure white marble, 10y
! Doyle, and represents Margaret seated,
/ with an orphan beside her. This Is the
first statue raised IN America IN honor
OF "a woman.
Some OF the TELEGRAM-HERALD' :
readers have undoubtedly read the
| history of this noble woman and are
now following her example. She
started out IN life aS a kind, bencvo-
| lent baker, and ended with the crown
Of glory. The Camp Street Female
/ Orphan Asylum, the result of hcl
| labors. j. one of the largest IN the city
/ of New Orleans, and l. managed 10y the
| sisters of Charity II was founded
about 1850, by Sister Regis, and j.
/ dC- gncd 70 educate children trans
fcrred from It. Nincent's Infant Asy
lum. IL : ably conducted AMI IL labor,
are well appreciated. Margaret, the
benevolent baker, was for many years
| one OF rs best friends and foromOs
/ supporters. Her statue I'm the little
park in front of the asylum remind.
! the world OF better things than greco
for money getting.
We have made special mention OF
/ Nsrgarets work, because Il calls on
/ SPECIAL attention, and sne has a greatel
| place IN history than any other woman
/ taking into consideration her lie Oi
proverty and toll.
-. vincents.
| This il generally known as tho "hahy
/ asylum, and SAID To be the most inter
| csfing 10 visit on account Of the mum
/ bcr and tender age Of u inmates, a.
[ well rs 20 sec how the patient Sisters o.
/ Charity care Tor 50 many little ones
It contains over two hundred infants
I Its dormstories. nurseries and halls ar'
I models Of usatncss.
II. Elizabeth Asylum occupies tw,
/ squares of ground, faces Napoleon-ave
( and is n i1rg tnrcp-st0ry brck buId n.
with mausard roof. The Institution j
I under tne care of the SISTERS of Charity
AID S 10 a great extent self--Upportng
As soon as the inmates reach woman
hood situations are found for them
and for t.me tne good Sisters laos
after Shear welfare, AZ does the motne
bird look after her vounw when tne-