The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-10-27
DEDICATED TO CHARITY.
Noble Work of the Kings Sons and
Daughters.
MRS. ABRAHAM'S GIFT.
The Silver Cross Home for EpilepticS at
Port Deposit Formally Opened.

The Silver Cross Home for Epileptcs-the
muniflcent gift of Mrs. Woodward Abrahams
to the Kings Sons and Daughters Port
Deposit was auspiciously dedicated and
formally opened on Saturday.
The home was thrown open to the public
and the many visitors made a careful inspect
ion of the well appointed departments.
Many donations were received nearly every
visitor making a contribution.
The exercises began in the morning at
half past nine o'clock, after the arrival of
the special train conveying the Kings Sons
and Daughters and their friends from Balti-
more The Rev. G. c. Griffith, OF Baltimore,
presided, the opening prayer being made by
the Rev. Mr.. Knox, of Port Deposit. Ad-
dresses were made by Rev. Mr. Griffith and
Rev. Mr.. Rossiter, oi Baltimore, who dwelt
upon the noble character of the institution,
the need of such home and its future. The
closing prayer was offered by Rev. Mr..
Ewing, of Port Deposit. An excellent
musical program was rendered by a choir of
ladies and gentlemen from Port Deposit,
Mrs. Louise Hopkins being the accompanist.
John Creswell OF Port Deposit, gave several
selections on the cornet.
At the close of the exercises luncheon,
which was provided by the Port Deposit
Circle, was served.
The care of Epeptics is under the especial
work of the Wavery Circle Of Kings Daught-
ers who took it as their part to visit the various
hospitals and other institutions to minister to
tina wants of Epleptics. The circles ardor
and devotion to this errand of mercy attract
ed the attention Of the circles throughout the
entire state and a movement was organized
to provide them with a suitable home. Mrs.
Woodward Abrahams, whose daughters are
members of the organization, became inter
ested in the work and two years ago made
the most liberal donation of the present
Epileptic Home property, in healthtul
location overlooking the Susquehanna
river.
Sufficient funds were soon in hand for the
remodelling of the property to suit its pur-
pose, and it is to day a model institution
roomy, well heated and ventilated.
La addition TO her first gift Mrs. Abrahams
is having artesian wells sunk which will give
the home an excellent water supply
The home received its name in honor OF
the silver cross the members Of the society
wear as badge, suspen led from a white
ribbon.
At present the inmates number five, all
females, the building Tor the accommodation
of male patients not being yet erected. a
number of the circles have fitted up rooms
which will be their wa,ds
To be admitted to the home the candidate
must be proposed by circle of the Kings
Daughters. There is no expense to the
patient, everything being provided.
THE OFFICERS OF THE HOME.
Mrs. John r. Mason, president; Mrs. W. L.
Warning, Miss Marion McP. Abrahams, Mrs.
r. L. Carswell, Mrs. J. S. Latrobe and Mrs
r. C. Hopkins vice presidents; Miss Edith
Davis, secretary; Mr.. W. Irving Walker
treasurer. Miss Georgia Diilenderfer is the
matron and Miss Bessie Anderson IL gradu-
ate of the Maryland University Hospital
the trained nurse in charge DIR. Frank
Dyer Sanger is the medical director.
Some of the most prominent physicians
in Maryland are on the list of consulting
physicians,
The managers meet the first Friday of each
month.