Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-30
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possible exception, every inmate who has
entered the home have reformed. as far as
can be learned. and nearly all have truly
found the Lord. Another instance remark
able is that of a lady in Minneapolis who
read sketch of the home III an Eastern
paper, and has volunteered her services as
a missionary TO the cause, and is expected
this fall to enter the home and engage in
this great work Of saving suffering and
dOwn-trodden women to earn an honest
livelihood; to lend i helping hand,to despair
ing sisterhood, and dry the tears of woe on
the cheeks Of desolated motherhood, saying
''silver and gold have l none, but such as
have give L unto you; arlse-the Master
calleth thee"
At present the home is crowded for more
room and conveniences. Applications from
all over the state are received for admlS-
sion, which the ladies cannot always ac
commodate. A mighty work could be ac-
complished if larger quarters were avail
able. Plans are under discussion for the
taking up of suitable industries for needy
women, who seek temporal as well as spir-
itual good. At present there are three
children and two babes at the home, besides
the inmates. A founding home in Connec-
ton with the work the ladies find almost a
necessity. Many come and say, save me
and help me save my child. or perish. A
neutrality-suspicious. and bakers sending
supplies and several hotels baskets of pro-
visions. The home has cost an average of
$50 month so far to conduct 1t with the
Charities extended. No salaries are paid,
as all give their time as token OF love to
the Lord. Household goods, supplies of all
kinds, and especially clothes, for the needy
at the home, are always wanted and thank
fully received, and it is hoped all ladies will
especially remember the home, and they
are kindly invited to call and assist in this
great Christian work, at the corner of
South Main and Ireland streets. Chapel
exercises are conducted at the home every
day at p. N. All articles or word for the
home can be left at the Bethel Mission
rooms on Main street. In his name we la
Dor. Mrs. DELLA COLLINS, Pres't,
Mrs. L. J. CLAYTON, Sec'y,
Mrs. A. j. CHAMBERS, Treas,
Mrs. MARY PHENIX,
Mrs. J. J. MAssIE,
Mrs. IDA ADAMsON,
NIRs. KATE PATTERSON,
Mrs. FRASER,
Executive committee.
Miss MACKERILL, Matron of Home
The following extract from the California
Mission and Home is of interest in the same
line of work:
The following extracts are from an article
in the San Jose (Cal) Daily Mercury OF
July l3:
A vast crowd gathered yesterday in the
First Methodist Episcopal church to cele-
brate the first anniversary OF Florence
Night mission. Charles n. Crittenton, the
noble philanthropist of New York city, who
has spent over 300, 900 in the establishment
of Florence Night missions in New York
for the rescue of erring women, where hun
dreds are redeemed every year, is now upon
the coast. He established Florence Night
mission at Sacramento and one at San Jose
year ago. These missions are erected in
loving memory of his idolized baby girl,
Florence, who died nine years ago.
Mr.. Critteuton acted as chairman yester-
day and gave the following figures, showing
the great success of Florence Missions here:
Forward for prayer to the, altar. ...... 456
Asked to be prayed for 1859
Sheltered and lodged . 40
Meals furnished 500
Articles of clothing given away. $50. 100
Sundayschool attendance. ...... $500
Meetings have been held every night at
Florence Mission, 30 Fountain street. and
the sad lives frightened, the drinking men
redeemed, the fallen women rescued. the
homes built up from the ashes and dust OF
lntemperance. cannot be told in figures.
MIR. Crittenton spoke with tender emotion,
and begged all Christian men and women to
follow their Divine Master into the slums
cursed, the sorrow-bowed and crime-stained
back to the loving All Father, who is so
tenderly following the prodigal with his
everlasting love Among those to whom
is due the great success of the Mission
are the members of the board of
managers, consisting of William Chappell,
superintendent; William E. Ward, secre-
tary; DR.. Ellen ]. Smith, president; Will
lam F'ruhling, treasurer: Mrs. Mary A. S.
Knox, who have worked untiringly, and
God has crowned the labors with abundant
success.
DR.. Ellen ]. Smith most touchingly told
the experience of renewed Christian life
through the tent-meeting held by Mr.. Crit !
tenton last year. As she told the sweet |
story of Christ's constraining love by which |
the greatest joy of her life is to help those |
bound by the chains of sin into the liberty |
of the life of God, many more eyes beside |
her own were dimmed with tears.