The morning news., 1892-03-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.
ANNUAL REPORT

4ouisa Porter Home for the FriendIes..
MARCH lsr, 1892.

-AAnSa AG4s Ava
Our seventeenth anniversary brings with u
the duty Of presenting 10 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 to 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 10 dependence
many who have hitherto been self-supporting
Our institution has been taxed 20 its
utmost capacity. and our means have
fallen far short Of the amount needed 70 relieve
the destitutiou and want that we have en-
countered. Our monthly committees have
worked energetically aud faithfully, and. We feel
confident, have frightened many cherries
homes by the relief afforded. AT the door OF
our home. too, our worthy untiring matron has
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 it 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. were led to a conference.
with our board, relative to the work of the
Louisa Porter Home among the poor, and when
we decided to send a statement OF facts to the
County Commissioners" 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 tue Commissioners -
but thus far we have had no reply.
Our home continues to be patronized by the
young working girls and women of our city
who are struggling to maintain themselves
honestly and uprightly, and whose daily lives
ere made easier and happier by the surround
ings OF a comfortable Christian home at a rate
OF board so moderate that they can realize
some profit from their work.
Qf mr. ant exfwl anA
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 unatded They are
temporarily sheltered, and. il possible, employ
ment found for them; or, If strangers, aid is
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 in the nursery.
Our great desire has been to build a more suita-
BILE home for this much needed charity. realiz-
ing fuliy 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
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-
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 poor happy "a
he"
Cur auhscrintioD "a sroodarata-tuo dol. 70 nar
year-but small as 1t is q 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 and 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-doing Of our
society.
To the County Commission 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,
uted during the winter months TO the extent
Of the supply.
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.
McDoDough we would express our thanks for
a ready response to numerous calls for aid
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. Solomons & 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 MIR. 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.
Mr. Rebarer for city map
Mr.. Dillon for duplex city directory.
Mrs. JULIA MACLEOD,
President