The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-23
WORK OF NOBLE WOMEN.
WHAT THE woMEws CHRISTIAN AS.
AZ ISOLATION HAS DONE.
The Institution Spreading Out and Occu-
plying Every Available Field OF USE
fulness, as Shown by the Recording
Secretary-Treasurer's Report.

The public has watched with interest
the work and development OF the Wom-
ems Christian Association since its organi-
zation.
1t will, therefore, take just pride in tho
subjoined annual reports OF two OF its Of
ficers:
RECORDING sEcRErARY's REPORT.
The revolving wheel OF time brings us to
another anniversary OF the Women's
Christian Association. Changes have
taken place since our last report and prog
ress is written on the work OF the associa-
ton. Two Of the children OF the parent |
stem have become independent branches.
1t had long been the intention and desire |
OF our Association Directors TO divide the |
dual work. carried on at the Mission Home,
and establish separate home for women
in a more retired situation.
The association met in special session
October 20, and the proposition OF Mr.. j.
G. johnson to perpetuate the noble life
work Of our well beloved first president by
assuming the responsibility OF the salaries
necessary in conducting reformatory
home for women, was discussed and the
unanimous decision was TO make the ven
ture at once, il a suitable location
/ could be secured. A house committee was
~ .sGnted, and few days later the Arm
strong place, Fort Pickering, was decided
upon as tho most eligible place offered,
and was engaged for one year at $50 per
month, the Association to make its own
repairs. AT subsequent meeting $3.50
from the reserve fund was appropriated
toward necessary repairs and furnishings.
To this amount have been added dona-
tons OF furniture and share OF the house
hold goods at Mission Home. Mrs. Kath-
arine Darraah, the efficient and beloved
house mother OF the Mission Home for
seven years, is the matron in charge. Her
interest and sympathy in this especial
branch OF work makes her peculiarly fitted
10 the position. The Association felt this
new departure would involve serious re-
sponsibilities, but the success Of the VEN
ture has proven the wisdom OF the step
Mrs NJ. l.. Wormley, chairman OF the
Women's Home Committee (now known
rs the Refugee, reports most encouragngly
OF the present and future pro- poets Of
the Refuge. Friends OF the work have
done nobly in donations OF money and
necessary articles for the house. Many
who have heretofore stood alooi from this
branch OF the work, have not only ex-
pressed their interest and sympathy, but
given substantial aid. Two friends gave q
special donation OF s25 for the purchase OF
COW. II every lady connected with any
branch Of our association work would take
the trouble TO inform herself of the real
end and aim sought in the work OF this le-
partment she at least would not condemn,
II she felt no interest TO aid in the work.
In October, 1887, q new branch was es-
tablished. The Young Women's Board
ing Home. which was under the manage
ment Of the Board OF Directors OF the asso-
citation until December o, 1855, when asep-
aratc board OF managers was chosen, thus
making il an independent branch, under
the charter Of the Women's Christian As
ISOLATION. The board consists OF twenty
four ladies, divided into the following
standing committees: Finance, House
-.>-au1 Purchasing, Admission, Employ
ment, Library, Social and Religi.
Gus and Publishing. These commit
tees, with the aid OF the faith.
full superintendent In charge, endeavor "a
make the home life comfortable and bene-
fcial in both temporal and spiritual re-
spccts, that young strangers coming hither
alone may esteem 1t n privilege 10 become
one Of the family. Through efforts Of the
board, monthly contributions and libcr.
atty OF citizens, without whose out
stretched hand our work would fail, We
are now enabled 10 make regular monthly
rent payments. Occasional remembrance
Of friends and churches in donations have
greatly aided In supplying the required
furnishings Of the home.
The committee on religious and social
entertainment desire 10 record their ap
probation OF assistance rendered by vari
Gus clergymcn Of the city. and 10 those
persons who have contributed 10 the
profit and entertainment Of the youni
women.
The library committee report encour
aging success In their efforts 10 obtain
library OF the best collection Of books, an,
desire that our friends would confer |
favor by donation TO this library, help
ing in this way TO cultivate the taste an'
refine the heart.
The superintendent, Mrs. S. A. Surprise
reports health OF family good, rcgula
boardcrs twenty-five, all employed as fol
lows Dressmakcr, milliners, tallorcsscs
copyisis, s,cnographen, bookkccpcn, vest
makers, music teachers aud clerks. Deyc
tional exercises follow the evening meal
family cheerful aud happy. Money re
ccivcd for board paying all expenses, asid
-tom rent Tho one desire above every
iNg else now Is 10 own a building OF on
ar own. The public, however generous
, wiz carcely give more than We ask, but
vi ask with the carnestnoss that our caus
demands II eau scarcely give less. We rs
then for great things, and let US expeS
great things.
On January II. 1889, the Children
Home Committee pctitioncd the associi
ton 10 make that Institution an indcpcnd
ent branch, The petition was grantee
and the Home Committee was resolve
into a Board OF Managers, with the sam
officers 10 serve until the end OF the yea
On March n more thorough organizatio
was effected. and the Board Of Managet
was increased 10 thirty. Mrs u. L. Hall,
waechosen Chairman. In place OF Mrs.
Armour resigned, Mrs. J. Il. Bailoj
eccrctary, and Mrs. Harry lloskins, Urea
urcr. In April Mn. Halter made stat
mcnt, showing that an indebtedness
S3ll.h had been reduced TO Sl2j by Il
management In three months, and belle
ing that u the parent association wou
cancel this balance her branch would |
able 90 sustain itself On motion the r
quest was granted. This branch Of assoc
alton work IL evidently an assured 81
cess. Hereafter the report Of work dot
will be given by is Secretary.
The House 10 House Relief Commit
report through their chairman, MI