The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-04-05


Minister OF agriculture-M. Viger (rechosen.)
WOMAN's GOOD WORK.
what the Ladiss' Relief Society Did
Last Year.
The annual meeting Of the Ladies' Relief So
ciety was held yesterday at the Chamber Of
Commerce There was quite large attendance,
although several of the most prominent men,
bers were absent on account of their own illness
or that OF members of their families. The noble
work during the past year of this self-sscrifcing
band Of women is best shown by the annual 70.
port OF the officers submitted
MIRA A. B. Stewart, secretary Of the society,
read her report as follows:
herewith submit the ninth annual report of
the Ladies Relief society for the cal year end
ing April 4. 1898 One hundred and forty-two
active members are enrolled upon the books.
Fifteen have been added. and three have with
drewn during the past year. The society has
netu eieven regular meetings, with an average
attendance OF twenty, and one called meeting.
Inc society, through the advisory board, has
rendered assistance to ifty-seven women, thirty
three men and 150 children, not including those
IN the Orphans Home. With the growth of the
city, the increased demands of many homeless
waits for shelter have taxed the capacity of the
home TO its utmost extent and makes the Ques-
ton OF larger and better quarters urgent
necessity.
To this end a committee was appointed and
efforts.
Sixty.eieht children have been taken care of
At the Orphans Home during the year. There
are twenty nine present inmates, many having
been provided with permanent homes, while
others have been removed by friends who
able 70 support them. Ia January, Mrs. smith
resigned her position a. matron. she had
served the society in this capacity long aud
well: Mrs. Olivia Morley takes her place. and
Is fiiing the position with satisfaction to US and
to the little ones under her care.
There has been very little sickness during the
year. The society is fortunate in having 80
able physician as DR.. Lsonhardt We wish to
make this public recognition of his services
rendered during the last three years free Of
charge.
Last year the members of the Ladies' Relief
society. inspired with the FrOebel spirit and de-
s1rous OF supplying to homeless waits some
thing OF light and happiness. which their own
little ones possessed in abundance, established
In modest way kindergarten in connection
with the home 1t has proved q most success
full venture under the able management of Miss
Carter. This small beginning is but the nucleus
year will result In the establishment of free
kfndergartens In various parts of the city. If
the ''hoPe OF the world lies in the children"
heart and thought of the greatest lovers Of hui
manity. may We not confidently hope that the
generous citizens of Seattle will cooperate with
dertaking?
While the little ones always appeal to tho
cympethies OF womankind. yet We have not
turned deaf ear to the sick and needy. The
urgency OF these cases often suggests the vital
need OF city and lying-in hospital Many Of
the disbursements of the Ladies' Relief Society
have been for the care of the sick, and this bur.
den should rest upon the shoulders of the city.
Ihanksg wing aud Christmas were red-letter
days to many cherries home, and to the little
ones under our care. The society, through its
visiting committees, distributed sacks among
the various schools and to all persons desirouS
Of contributing to make some hearts glad. The
citizens aud public school children responded
most generously. The rich gave from their
abundance, those less prosperous what they
coula. and the poor their mite Donations
consisted OF poultry. fresh aud salted meats.
canned goods, hats, dishes and clothing OF
all kinds. The gifts were many and diverse,
bringing comfort to many cherries fireside
"Inasmuch ye have done it unto one of the
least OF these. We have done it unto Ne" ID the
Keynote OF Christian charity and as true today
as when uttered more than ], 500 years ago
Mrs. NJ. F. Backus. chairman of the advisory
committee, read the committees report a.
follows:
In presenting the annual report OF the ad-
vis0ry committee We are reminded that our
society has extended help to the needy without
distincton OF age, color or nationality, but very
NATURAL large proportion has been to mothers
and children. We have given substantial aid to
thirty three men, tifty-seven women and $50
children, making total OF 240 persons in
all This aid las been given in contribu.
tons OF provisions, fue. clothing, bedding and
money specially appropriated to the payment of
rent, etc.
In four cases we have advanced money to as
sist persons 10 leave the city and 60 where
friends could care for them. Two women and
three children have been placed by us in the
hosp tails and in several instances We have pro-
vlded nurses, who cared for the sick in their
own homes. Our record shows six deaths
among families undo. our care. Two children
died in one home, leaving a widowed mother
entirely alone la their many demands for
sympathy AID aid our visiting committee have
always RESPONDED promptly ana in harmony
with u.s. During the severe suowstorm the suf-
iering amoug the poor was exirene. ana those
who male visits ut that time were truly worthy
OF praise. The amount expended on the relief
OF families Is $7i2 II, or $50 10 month. This Is
usually given Ia small amounts OF groceries and
fuel
Our home is in a fou,ishing condition. Dur
Ing the year We have sheltered sixty eight chill
dren some having been with only short
time while others have been inmates OF the
home for two or three year.. The present num-
Der Is twenty-nine. During the whole year
there has Deen no illness among them, and but
one accident Two boys and one girl have been
taken into good homes outside the city. One
little boy. whom We have cor over two years
boarded IN a private family, has been tsken To
tie home. ami although the baby OF the house
hold, Is getting along nicely. The little waif
that was lett on the doorstep OF Fourth stree.
home aast saturday night was taken imme1ia-
te4y TO me ho4s. aud - being kindly cared for
pv our marion uHIii we eau MAKE some other
arrangements.
The pab.ic responded 10 our call a, Thanks
giving III n most generous manner: clothing.
vegetables, groceries and money ts1@-1 added
much 10 ihe couafor, and pleasure Of the child
rem Al Christmas bright. pIetly tree, with a
gil ior each one, was arranged, and eaJoyei by
al IL January Nss. smith, our matton, was
sacceeGe3 bF Nj. Olivia AoE,ey, WAC has
Proved most efficient In her new and improved
methods ~ managing TIE home lie. young
gIF. as si,tai.t relieves her Of many minor
dutics- N!;a iise regime aas necessarily
io.loHed the renewing OF hou>enod linen, mat
tFesses, etc also. re raciAg oi ~i.caca AID dia-
an room utensils large expenditure
was required tnr GeS porcu, san
iiHrv arrange men's, Tango. etc. The
severe cold pey .syoe with the water
p,s, whica caused lncpu renience ahd expet &C.
l le amount ex psaGed ior The year is $1,s,S s.
ibS Twelve smallest cai9Fen are taught IN the
hefae ktuaergaTisD, which i most successful.
i.e teacher ssef,s efalneutiy fired Tor her task,
enjoying the love ana Confidence Ct her u'sle
c'a.Ses. whose J. rsIaFesss bic minis rae IS stor-
inx win peasant images ana Ar0uslng dormant
powers All mem beers OF the society are most
we4c5tss ~ ta-s department, aAy morning ex'
C!JAc:opBS OF
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