The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-25

to make their own complete and so we
hope this beautiful charity will be furthered
and made complete in its way by the
hearty cooperation of all willing hands
Mr.. Mclean then read an interesting ac-
count in New York paper of an outing
Of of New York The audience lis listened most
attentively.
DIR. TAYLOR'S TALK
The last address was made by DR.. James
II. Taylor, who spoke as follows:
THE poor doctor on this occasion, like
of memory he is supposed to be first.
The minister takes his subject and HES
himself away TO DIS ms STUDY, where me ne
and other literature, prepares himself
master the subject in hand. If a legal
question is presented to lawyer he says,
Just step into my Office and deliberately
wait until / consult the authorities And
if a technical point in law is presented to
der advisement.' If critical point is
presented to the manager of a corporation,
give You an answer But the poor doctor
is expected to require no time for delibera-
ton; He is expected to be ever ready, even
at the bedside, as we'll as upon the witness
stand, to impart the information asked. He
must give the symptoms, give diagnosis,
make a prognosis, and even outline the
treatment without the aid of his books.
He is expected to be. or is looked upon
ciopedia of knowledge
1.-The president has. / think. overdrawn
his account in the bank of historical in
formation of this charity, and / viii make
sight draft as X were, and trust to its
being honored. 1 want to state, first, a
physicians view. It's objects are manifold.
It's first purpose is to visit the unsanitary
places and gather up the sick children
whose careworn mothers have exhausted
their strength in caring for their Ills and
transport them into more comfortable
quarters where they will receive better
inc WI
and pure water. thereby enabling them to
regain their health and strength.
most IMPORTANT of all is iq to prevent dis
ease There is a greater mortality among
children on account of CASTRO intestinal
troubles during the hot months of July
and August than at any other season of
the year. Intense heat favors the develop
ment of the various causes of summer
complaints; the lack of sunlight, personal
and domiciliary uncleanliness sewage, gas
and other unhealthful conditions in the
crowded tenement houses in large city
are among the fertile causes OF disease.
1t is the missions aim to rescue the little
ones from these diseaSe-breeding localities
and transfer them to the pure air of the
country and thus prevent the development
Of disease 1t furnishes TO to those S OF him linn
furnishes TO the wealthy-a summer home
of rest and comfort In New York fresh
air funds and seaside homes have done
more to diminish the mortality from
diarrheaI diseases than all medicinal
treatment. The more healthful the condi-
is understood the lower is the rate of NOR
tally
education of the people to better observ
ance of the laws of hygiene. These the
physicians, the trained nurses and the in
telligent visitors endeavor to inculcate.
Prevention of infantile disorders would be
greatly promoted by enlightening the peo-
pie in sanitary matters The best treat
complaint is the preventive one, and
the best prevention is the removal from
can be successfully carried out without
being subject to occasional criticism. L
think speak the sentiment of al AL in say
endedVor 20 conform to the wishes OF the
contributors of this charity. We assure
you that our intentions are to mete justice
to all and injustice to none.
II might say. in closing, and l am re-
minds that OF s these IN ot ree with their heaR
dense foliage, have protected these little
ones from. the rays of the burning sun. so
shone upon by the bright sunlight OF Provi-
dence, and watered by the bank of public
and to arrow the Shade Of
its protective influence not only over this,
the most beautiful of charities, but around
the entire circle of charities.
The programme closed with a song, 1.-The
King of Love My Shepherd Is" and DR..
Buchtel pronounced the benediction.
The prompt purchase of the cottage fur
niture was a source of much qualification
to those most deeply interested. DR.. Buch-
tel on behalf of his church, took one in
valid chair; Mr. a. l.. Mason the second
one Mrs. Lodges Sunday School class
bought the porch settee, and iron bed
stead. stand and glass were taken by Mrs.
L. H. Mclean. The four porch chairs were
purchased by Mr.. John g. Shoemaker, Mrs.
Carl Barnes Mrs. George II. Chapman and
Mr.. Henry Coe: The willow ware settees
bv Miss Muriel Hit and Mr. W. T. Barnes,
three rocking chairs by Mrs. Lockard, Mrs.
Royenthal and Mr.. Smith, one center table
By Willie Dickson. with his saved and
sing each took a large armchair, which was
all that had been provided for sale. After
the sale it was announced that Mrs. II h
Mclean. No. $50 North Delaware street,
would give a porch and lawn fete on Fri
day night of this week from O'Clock
until for the benefit OF the mission and
the carrying on of the work The invita-
ton to such a benefit and charity needs
only TO be published TO have a large re-
Spouse.