The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-03

society ldSJ year. ana Also ar. ASpy. Tue
society's agent. in the rescue of these
children and in the enforcement OF the
law.
Removals from the home as follows
during the last year: By parents or
guardians, 20; TO homes. %; by death, 2
These were wee ones, and we could but
feel it was welp' for them that Divine
Love took them away. The boys and
girls placed in homes send Us many touch
ing letter of their new found parents
| and happy surroundings. One little tot"
wrote me- saying. Il ike to stay in this
home, and added by postscript, this IS a
good place to be in" s christian mother
whose children were married and away
from home took one of our little girls.
She wrote: ''NettIe is very kind and
obedient. we already love her as our own
and want TO train her for Jesus. She
always rememb ers you in her prayers and
her such good home" She was child
deserted by her father, given up by her
mother who was not able to care for her.
1 would like to express our appreciation
of all the help and sympathy from every
source; to the city and county for promp
ness In meeting appropriations; to the city
press for graLultous notices and printing,
especially the editor of the EAGLE, not only
for his patience IN printing our moutLly
and annual reports and notice, and con-
tinuing his paper through the whole year
to our Home, but for his personal sym
pathy in this work. Words fail me, a.
would express my gratitude TO these noble
co-workers, who, through bard labor, and
efficient faithful service, have all
these years upheld my hands in my re
sponsible position. My love is eloquent
with gratitude, tonight, and also, for the
patient, untiring, capable Mother Craig,
who has carried out our plans so con-
scientiously and endeared herself TO the
little children. Then her faithful nurse,
too, demands notice, for she has stood by
through these three and a half years OF
strain wit the cradlings. so cevOtedlv.
Dear pastors, and Christian friends and
citizens of Wichita, continue your help
and sympathy TO these noble toilers. until
il reaches chose other boys and girls in our
streets and alleys.
Oh. blessed homes, where children find
4 refuge safe and welcome kind,
And hearts Of tender love;
Where nobodys darlings sleep at night,
IL their snow-whiue cots. so clean and bright,
Sheltered like weary doves.
Ye men of health with helping hand,
Come to the aid OF the noble band
Who seek lost gems 10 win,
The children's angels are yearning DER
Fair childhood blighted on LIES black shore,
Mid earth's dark scenes and din.
Nobody's dariings gather them in;
Poor little outcaStS of want and sin.
Bring them into the fold;
And tell them Of Gods bright home above,
OF its gates OF pearl, its light. its love,
And streets OF shining gold.
London Christian.
Last evening at the home of Mrs. J. l..
Dyer brilliant reception was rendered
Mrs. Foster, and large concourse of her
army of friends gathered to pay their last
tributes of friendship and esteem and
honor. A great throng came TO express
their gratitude and their admiration for
the work this good and noble and Chris
tian woman has done in her many charities
and charitable undertakings.
An excellent musical program was ren
dered, which occupied the time very
nicely while the guests were arriving.
This was participated IN by Mr.. Sherman
and Miss Pearl Skinner, Mr. Shipper, the
Misses McClung, Mr.. knight and Mrs.
Dunn.
Mrs. Foster was now presented with a
gold wach and chain. present from her
friends, Mrs. Dyer making the presenta-
ton address. Mrs. Dyer's speech was a
brilliant effort and ELECTED the plaudits of
the company. She reviewed the many
good works of Mrs. Forste, told how she
had overcome difficulties in a number OF
Christian labors, and especially how her
energy had built the Chill
drens home up to its present success. She
thanked her for all this in behalf of her
many friends, and babe her Godspeed on
her journey.
Mrs. Fosters reply was very brief She
spoke with much feeling and her voice
was choking with emotion at every few
words as she gave her thanks for this
token OF honor and esteem, which she SO
highly deserved.
A lunch consisting of doughnuts, coffee |
and chocolate was then served, after
which the company took a regretful fare
we'll of Mrs. Foster aud went to their !
homes feeling that they had lost a noble !
friend