New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-24
HIDING PEOPLE TO AID THEMSELT YES
an INSTITUTION WHERE WORK is TAUGHT
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SOME OF ITS FEATURES.
"Give us bread or give us work. the cry of the
German mob the other day, has in It a suggestion
Tar away from the thought Of the Berlin rioters.
namely, Is 1t not better to give sturdy bcggars and
helpless poor work rather than bread, than aims
Just what TO do with beggars and the poor is
question which certain institution in Brooklyn has
been studying from the point of view OF the social
problem, and certain results have been attained by the
experiemht tried which deserve recognition. The
Brooklyn Bureau of Charities is not at all insti
ton for dispensing aims TO poor people but an inst-
tuition for giving work temporarily to those who wish
work and of teaching the ignorant begsars how 10
work.
Industrial education for the lowest class IS the
main motive OF the efforts which have been made and
arc being made more now than ever. This Bureau
Is about to erect industrial building in Fulton
st. In the bedford district, oad is asking for $4,000
to equip and push work In that direction. The plans
Tor the building, which will be completed next
mer, have lately been issued and efforts being
made to make this building represent the best that
has been done and be done by the new ard orig
lnal methods Of this Institution.
1t is perhaps not necessary to describe the reg
istration system, which IS also in in NewYork,
nor the woodward for testing tl1mps among men who
ask for aid by giving them a chance to work mt wood
saving II they wish TO. But the work in the
building will do more than this. In the laundry and
work-room poor, ignorant. helpless women will be
taught to perform the duties Of the household in certain
departments in such way that they may earn their
own living. industrial education for the bottom
class is an idea which originated with the Brooklyn
Bureau said secretary Buzelle TO a reporter 1--WE
have schools and colleges, Industrial schools and
colleges but OF what worth these to the poor s
norant creatures who apply at our doors for aims
They have neither the time nor the money nor the
ability to profit by them They are q class below all
such aids Yet cannot they in their way be educated
al.
more intelligent and better equipped classesl To
this problem the brooklyn Bureau has applied itself
assiduousy, against the bterest opposition People
have gotten into the habit Of seeing returns of
money actually given away TO actual destitute classes
that they are exceedingly suspicious Of Institution
that gives aims but spends all lis subscribed money
In teaching and assisting men to earn money"
But after ten years has more less crowned
the undertaking OF the institution and now the
laundry at No. 60 Schermerhorn-st. has reputation
for turning out perhaps the finest work in the city,
and graduate from that department IS secure Of
good place at once. Indeed the demand IS much
beyond the supply. Such another laundry, but
Q larger more perfect scale will be that In the
new Bedford Idus,rial Building at Lewis-ave and
Fultonst.
Another phase OF the work which has been devel-
oped in Brooklyn. and which the Brooklyn Bureau
considers Of the highest importance the enlistment
Of large band of women called friendly visitors"
There are now considerably over 500 women In
Brooklyn thus engaged
Money is but one Of the smallest needs Of the
very poor said Secretary Buzele. Money is taken
and spent ard that end Of ii. sympathy,
personal instruction In the proper management OF
household, encouragement and friendship needed
much more. When we find poor family we intend
% assign TO its friendly visitor This lady.
makes the acquaintance OF the family friend
Is friend she advises and encourages aid suggests
The comes 10 understand the difficulties OF the situation
thoroughly ord thus finds out where the vital remedy
must be applied. such charitable assistance produces
permanent results
Recently class has been formed for the instruction
of these volunteer women In their work. Also within
@ fortnight or emergency stations have beea estab
sbcd In several parts Of the city where supplies Of
groceries and fuel kept for the of these friendly
visitors in desperate cases OF need for temporary
relief
This Bureau is a thoroughly practical organization
and nnds number OF accessories to It's work'rooms
cecessary In kitchen and dining room dinners
are served TO the workers at small cost, and women
are taught practical homework and cooking. Then
the babies OF the mothers engaged during the day
must be cared for. and this gives rise 10 the day
nursery. Lodging houses are also another important
feature. In these comfortable scrupulously clean,
tidy beds are provided the rate Of II cents night
Every thing is paid for, nothing is directly given away
but for Any who is willing 10 WORK the IOau ls
laid cerey open TO earn all that he needs for living