The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-27
(Communicatc1)
HAPPY WINDfALL FOX OLD
VIRGINIA
Well-Trsined. 1rusworthy servani-sho
Great Dsslderatuiu Of Our Times.

Housekecpers who realize the need OF
efficient and trustworthy helpmdtes III
the ardous ana ofttimes veNinB fespVHS'-
blIities of household duties. VIII De
pleased TO learn that colby CT Bene-
dictine Nuns are erecting buildings IN
Prince William county, Va. FOR an IN
dustrial ana Training School for tne
lcnent of INDECENT white girls OF the Ola
Dominion.
Besides receiving plain and thor
ous1ly Christian education, the girls
viii be prepared. as a means OF future
inIere nGence. Tor domestic york Of some
kind. such as housemaids. cooks, nurses.
dairymai05, laundresseS, hOusekeepeIs'
dressmakers, seamtresses, ana Other
similar occupations suitable to their con-
dition In life. In selecting trade or
household employment for the girls due
regard will be had for the special talent
and inclination Of each one.
II We know not by experience, we
can at least form an estimate OF the
as In times gone by, IDENTIFIES herself
VITA the interests OF her employer.
never tagging either In Industry or vigil
lance. and sharing the little ups and
full and even affectionate solicitude.
Such a helpmate becomes a power in
the household. and secures the esteem
and Inc eOnhdenis of & 1T P s. 'he W %m
liam to form servants Of this desirable
type. These heroic religious ladies', who
years ago relouncod all ties Of flesh and
blood 20 devote themselves exclusively to
God's service. have come forth from their
convent home In Richmond. Va, 10 in
augurate this work OF charity. Like the
Apostles Of old. they have come without
scrip and without purse, relying solely
upon Divine Providence for the success
of their mission. The site of their build
ings Is within walking distance from
the old battlehelds Of Bull Run. The
far-famed town Of Warrenton (Fauquiei
Of their premises. while the growing
town of Manassas prince William
county, IS six miles off on the other
side. They are about an hours distance
from Washington city via the Southern
Midland railroad, that runs within two
miles of their house The new build
ings now under construction will be
known as st AIMS Benedictne lnsti-
tute and Convent Of Perpetual Adora-
ton"
Thus, a calling more exalted than their
corporal works Of mercy awaits these
devoted nuns in the near future. Night
and day. as long as time endures, VIII
sisters Of this community alternate In
keeping watch near our Hidden Lord.
pouring forth acts Of alteration and IN
voking blessings and renewed graces
upon all humanity. Only Fnith-that
gift diVine-can conceive the grandeur
Of such a vocation.
Kind reader. whoever you may be,
refuse not a trihing aid in behalf Of
tnlS nedVen-DOfn Work. Forget nor
that blessed promise. Cast your bread
upon the waters. and ii will return to
you again" If a moderate offering not
larger than widows mite be sent 10
these Benedictine Sisters BY all the
readers OF this appeal. an offering 80
small as hardly to be missed by the
donor. the aggregate amount made up
by many contributors miaht suffice for
pressing needs. Then. again. DO we
eXhort you-refuse not your mite God s
banks pay an. enormous interest and
they never fail
The address Of the Sisters IS
Benedictine Sisters. at Linton's Ford,
Brtstow Post-oiiice. Prince William
county Va.
Ere long we hope 70 recount what
the Benedictine Monks have already
accomplished on these thrice fortunate
lands Of Prince william Their mission
embraces n Training Farm and Indus
trial school for the poor and friendless
youths Of our race now in Virginia
SCHOLASTICA.