The morning news., 1892-03-27

This is the season made up Of trying
ds7sp-tryings Of all sorts and descrip-
ti1ns. There is the trying of the disposition;
vban one works hard and conscientiously
and all efforts seem to fail, and yet the re-
suls must be bornel Now is the time for
the trying on Of the spring outfits, from the
hat to even the shoe, including, of course.
The many hours spent at the dressmakers,.
Then. and to many perchance. the happiest
Is during the Lenten season especially, the
irving to be good and to do good, not alone
TO ourselves, but to our fellow creatures.
The longing to do something for others is
q sublime thing. apd when accom-
plished brings absolute joy to the
heart. believe everybody wants to help
some one else. though the activity necessary
to such an end is not always manifest.
However, the desire is Unborn. be the motive
selfish or an unself1sh one, and it scarcely
matters, / suppose, 80 the results are good.
The Bishop Elliott Society is one of the
most thoroughly organized societies in the
city, and belongs entirely to Christ church
parish. Its main object is to assist the
rector in giving out the monthly aims to the
poor of the parish, and goes to any poor or
sick persons as he directs and holds itself In
readiness to investigate frauds who impose
On the charitable by going to their homes
and finding out the truth of their exact
condition. There are twelve active and
Fgo honorary members, including a
Eesident, vice president. secretary and
rsasurer. The city is divided into six
Yards or districts, the city hospital
10 VI MI
bers, chosen to work together, have
entire charge of each ward, visiting it, if
pssible, once a week. These ladies acquaint
THEMSELVES with the people in their respects
I've wards visit and minister to the sick,
assist the worthy poor, expose the unworthy,
and try in every way in their power 90
bring all to Christ and his church. While
is the business of the society to assist all in
Immediate want, its object is especially to
minister to the poor of Christ church parish.
No member is allowed to call upon the
rector for funds. All funds must pass
through the hands of the treasurer. There
is also a department for the giving
out of sewing work to assist the poor.
The garments are made by some
Of the poor women and sold to others at the
cost of the making only-the society Civ
ing all the materials Meetings are held the
first day Of every month at the home Of the
president, and carefully prepared reports
are read and handed in. When it is known
that the visits paid by this society during
the year run up into the thousands, and the
money that passes through the hands Of the
society is equally as large, then may be re-
allied what a grand work is being done by
these earnest, noble Christian ladies, and
that their labor is not ia vain."
The hnna undar tha auspicaa nf tho
Little Sister of the Poor is, perhaps, the
most charitable institution in Savannah.
This is home for the aged men and women
Of all nationalities and creeds. Seven Sis
ters of Charity are in charge, and do the
entire work Of the institution, and beg their
daily bread from door to door. For you
must know the inmates of this home sub
dst altogether on charity. 1t certainly Is q
noble work that these seven self-sacrihcing
sisters are performing. There are at pres
ent thirty-nine inmates at the home, corner
Perry and Drayton streets. which was
opened two years ago, and the building is
inadequate for the number being cared for
II the good people Of Savannah would just
occasionally visit this home, they would
soon acknowledge the charity and great
work done under its roof, and extend a
helping hand in procuring larger and more
comfortable quarters for these poor old
people
st Mary's Home, under the care of the
Sisters of Mercy, is an orphanage for girls.
This benevolent work was begun in 1S45 by
Rev. J. +. O'Neill. and until 1888 the con-
vent on Liberty street was the orphans
home. In 1888 the new home was erected
on habersham street and Second avenue
tlfty-three girls are sheltered in this home,
tWo-thirds of them being under 8 years of
age, making the care and labor of the five
sisters in charge more arduous. But the
sweet patience and devotion of these good
sisters convinces one that it is, Ildeed, La
Dor OF love. An annual collection of from
s5 to S. is made for the support of this in
sLltution.
st. Agnes Band for the relief Of the poor
ncomposed Of ladies in the cathedral par
sh who make monthly collections and de-
Vote the money to the cause. Though cir
Gumscribed IN its means, the society has
aOne much in mitigating the distress OF its
applicants. The society was started in
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Gordon, Jr., have
sturned from st. GATHERINGS and are liv-
ing at l08 South Broad street.
Miss Marie Louise Thompson, who has
Osen the guest of Mrs. Haldeman during
pArt OF the winter. sailed for New York on
saturday en- route to her home in Pottsville,
"a Miss Thompson has made a host of
trends in Savannah who will regret most
SSeeply her departure. 1t is to be hop that,
SSaVing tasted Savannah river water, Miss
AuOnpson will visit us again ere long.
Mr. G. A. Reitze returned home on Fri
uay after trip to Washington, New York
suu Bethlehem, Pa, at which latter place
Us visited his daughter, Miss Roberta.
o. understand that Miss Emma Coburn is
lining class In sight-snging (for adults)
"uioa will meet once a week. | know there
~ ~ many who will be glad to hear this and
~ Will join the class. Such class will
I've great benefit and ought to be a
age one. Miss Coburn stands high In her
undertakes.
~ ituere is new ring out which has two
no nu mission. IL is a circle OF twisted gold,
we tYp being formed of the face OF q tiny
r~..on. 1t Is designed for men, and, as a
ont ont,entiVe for an overlong call. it is with
si,taa Deer. Clocks may be screened from
GU GU or the hands put back, but what man
..lsign Ignorance Of the hour with bis
c-eu ring before his very eyes and its
sty.II'ant ticking in his earsl Rings Of this
~" may be made OF very elaborate de-
ar, one has small diamonds set entirely
in ,il .ll tne finger, aud the watch is framed
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