The morning call., 1893-03-23

dered their designations. Two more ladies
from the same b oard followed suit, and
heated argument ensued.
Asked why this wholesale resignation oc-
CURED no two of the resigners will answer
alike, but one explanation is that the ladies
said they would not become parties to
society with such "elevating" ideas, and
that it seems shame to impose on cLari-
tably inclined people in such a manner.
Another reason alleged is that the ladies
were not given enough SAY" in the matter
of the Heap affair.
Mrs. Bonestell said to CALL reporter
yesterday that she and the other ladies re-
signed because the matron, Mrs. Davis, did
not suit them.
''On a recent tour of Inspection" said
Mrs. Bonestell. 1--WE made some objection
to the way certain things were done. We
are supposed to look cut for the domestic
arrangements Of the home, and that is what
we are connected with The society for. Mrs.
Davis replied, however that cri icism was
out of our line, and was only the business Of
the trustees.
LAS there seemed no means of settling
this question we straiGhtway rendered our
designations"
Whatever reason was at the bottom of it
it remains that the four ladies resigned.
They all say, though, that the designations,
whatever the cause, had nothing 70 do with
the Davis matter.
The scandal was discussed at a meeting
of the executive committee held later. and
1t was ATTEMPTED strenuously TO keep every
thing hush ed up. The facts came cut
nevertheless.
Alter the designations of the four ladies
had been received and acted upon and the
numerous bills for improvements passed the
doors of the committee-room were closed to
outsiders and Superintendent Davis was
summoned to appear.
Then MIR. Perkins announced some i'm.
portant business and produced a letter that
he had received shortly before. written by
well-knOwn lawyer in Los Angeles, and
having very peculiar reference 30 Mr.
Davis.
1t spoke of a scandal that had recently
developed in Los Angeles, with which Mr.
Davis was connected as the principal.
There was a woman in the case, and the
whole thing was to the discredit of the
superintendent.
The communication closed with an earn
est invocation to the trustees that Mr.. Davis
~shoGld be les out of his superintendency
just as soon as it could conveniently be
arranged.
There was little doubt of the authenticity
Of the statements, and under the circum-
stances nothing could be done but request
Davis resignation. This was Immediately
accepted
When seen by CALL reporter yesterday
regarding the affair, George c. Perkins,
president Of the society, would say nothing
Of any scandal. He volunteered the in
formation. however. that Mr. and Mrs.
Davis had arranged to leave for the East
within day or two. How long the trip
was to be Mr.. Perkins didn't say.
The Bows and Girls Aid Society was in
its object the rescue Of homeless, neglected
or abused children. and receives juvenile
offenders who by legal commitment or 9TH
erwise are in danger of being sent to
prison. 1t provides for them suitable homes
or employment and continues to look after
their condition ana treatment II main
tains reading-rooms, libraries. baths sewing
school and a class in music. Lodgings and
| board are furnished at n nominal cost to
working boys and girls and girls who have
neither homes nor suitable guardians in the
city.
The work is free from sectarianism and
depends upon voluntary contributions for
its support Another function of the So
! ciety is the receiving Of unmanageable
children whose parents or guardians are
! unable to check their gravitatlon into crime.
Some are also received for temporary care
while parents are i'll or legal proceedings
are pending.