The morning news., 1892-03-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.
AssUAL REPORT
or The
Louisa Porter Home for the Friendless.
M.RcH Isl. 1872
OF TIE

MARcH Isl. 1872.
Our seventeenth anniversary brings with it
| the duty OF presenting 70 our numerous friends
| and co-workers the record Of the work Of the
Louisa Porter Home during the past year.
The work Of this charity IS steadily increasing
from year 70 year In the general depression
Of business during the year our city has largely
shared. and the result has been the suspension
from employment and reducing to dependence
many who have hitherto been self-supporting.
Our institution has been taxed TO Its
fallen far short Of the amount needed TO relieve
the destitution and want that We have en-
countered. Our monthly committees have
worked energetically a1d faithfully, and, we feel
confident. have frightened many cheerless
homes by the relief afforded. At the door Of
| our home, too, our worthy untiring mAtron has
been ousily engaged in supplying the needy.
hungry ones. who. in larger numbers than ever
before. have come to ask for bread But facts
and figures speak louder than words Of the work
accomplished These will be given.
We are thankful to have had 1t in our power
| 70 afford relief and comfort to many whose
prospects were dark and discouraging.
The clergy of our city, realizing the unusual
amount OF want among the poor OF their sew
eral congregations. we're led TO conference,
with our board, relative to the work Of the
Louisa Porter Home among the poor, and when
we decided to send statement OF facts to the
County Commissioner showing the increased
demand for help to such an extent that we felt
we could not meet satisfactorily, the clergy
kindly indorsed our statement. Our commu-
nication was duly sent to the Commissioners"
but thus far We have had no reply.
Our homo continues to be patronized by the
young working girls and women of our city
| who are struggling 10 maintain themselves
honestly and uDrghtly, and whose daily lives
are made easier and happier by the surround
lngs of a comfortable Christian home at rate
OF board so moderate that they can realize
some profit from their work.
We have at present thirteen young girls and
children who are given the advantages OF the
public schools and are doing themselves credit.
as their reports testify. They are also instruct
ed in general housework No friendless woman
is turned from our door unaided. They are
temporarily sheltered and. if possible employ
| ment found for them; or, IL strangers, aid ia
given to return to their homes. These cases
have been more numerous than usual during
the past year.
Our nursery work has continued uninterrupt-
edly during the year, and numerous little ones
have been sheltered and tenderly cared for,
while the mothers have found employment. At
present we have nine children 10 the nursery.
Our great desire has been to build a more suita-
bic home for this much needed charity, realiz-
ing fully that our surroundings in these small
buildings are entirely unsuitable for the work:
but in this desire we have been hindered for
lack of means, and the present pressures and
; uncertainties Of business matters Our
worthy matron Of the nursery has been
| true and faithful TO her trust, and
tenderly watchful of the little ones committed
TO her care. The health Of the many who have
found shelter during the year has been gener-
ally good, and the lives of all committed to US
have been mercifully spared, for which bless
| ing we are profoundly grateful.
We do wish that our subscription list In
cluded every citizen in Savannah.
We do not wish to resort to entertainments
for this work, but would have IL the Christian
charity Of our community.
He that hath mercy on the Door. happy Ia
| he"
Our subscription is moderate-two dollars per
year-but small as II is a ready response to our
call from the many who are not on our list
would give us material aid and lift many bur
dens and cares from many hearts.
To the many friends who have given us aid
during the year We desire to express our CRATE
full ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
To our worthy aud esteemed treasurer our
sincere and united thanks are due for his long
continued faithful services and interest In all
that pertains TO the work and well-doinR OF our
society.
To the County Commissioner ers. for the con-
tinuance of their fund for the relief of the city
poor. We have endeavored faithfully to dis
tribute this trust. CRISIS and meal are given
| out weekly to hundreds of beneficiaries. Wood.
clothing, shoes and money have been distrib-
uted during the winter months TO the extent
To DR.. Charlton we are deeply indebted for
| faithful and untiring attendance on every case
| OF Sickness both at the home and nursery.
Drs Aiken and Page have also kindly given
| us valuable aid in special cases. To Hon. J. J.
| McDonough We would express cur thanks for
especially when strangers IN our midst were
| found in distressing circumstances.
To Messrs. Lawton & Cunningham for legal
advice.
For reduced rates on fare and freight from
| Central railroad. also from Charleston and
| Savannah railroad, Savannah, Florida and
| Western railway and South Bound road
To Messrs. SGiomons & Co. for yearly supply
| Of medicines.
To all mechants for reduction on goods and
shoes.
To Mr. Luke Carson and Mr.. A. Harmon for
| use of carriages when needed.
To Mr.. Hirsch for use of telephone and other
favors.
To ''St. John Rectory Society" for repeated
remembrances, and to all who have in any way
| aided the good work of our institution.
| Mr.. Fox for gift Of ballot box to the board Of
| managers.
| MIR. Rebarer for city map.
| MIR. Dillon for duplex city directory.
MRS. JULIA MACLEOD,
| President.