The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1895-09-26

pleasure at witnessing the dedication of the
Home and congratulated the Society on the
success of the work. He is proud of the
generous, whole-souled ladies Of the State OF
Maine who labored so earnestly in getting
the charter, organizing the society, and in
securing the necessary funds. It stands and
always will stand as lasting monument to
the memory of the noble women of the State
Of Maine. He feels pride in being men,
Der of the Goth Legislature which granted
the charter, and of the 9th Legislature
which made the appropriation The resolve
| appropriating money from the State Treas
ury passed both branches of the Legislature
by unanimous vote and the Governor
| approved the same when first received.
l cannot but believe the hand Of the Divine
| Being is in this good work. II SHALL" he
| said, "ever feel an interest in your society
and shall do what can for it's prosperity"
| Mrs. Florence G. Porter, Field Secretary
gave brief history of the movement for the
Home. Four years ago, she said, the idea
was brought up in the Non Partisan State
| Convention i'll Auburn, and was taken up
and prosecuted by the Belfast Alliance un-
til it broadened into the Children's Aid So
cieuy of Maine. This, however, is an entire
! iy separate organization, and the two
should not be corfounded. Mrs. Porter then
related some touching incidents met with in
prosecuting her work throughout the State,
showing the urgent need of H lone like this.
Mrs. McGregor Of Portland has been doing
in modest way for homeless boys and girls
Of Cumberland County just what this home
purposes to do for the girls Of the State.
| She will now devote her attention to the
boys, and leave the girls to the Children.s
Aid Society of Maine. She has $1,000 ac-
cumuated for the purchase Of a Home in
Falmouth, where she will keep the boys un-
til suitable homes can be found for them.
| Mrs. Nicholas Fessenden Of Fort Fairfield
expressed pleasure at being present and re-
business kept him away. Mrs. burlington
| added that Mrs. Fessenden's husband, who
is Secretary of State, is entitled to great
credit for the able work he has done at Au-
gusta in behalf of the home. To him and to
the Waldo delegation in the Legislature the
Home owes its existence.
| Mrs. A. G. Paul, State President Of the
Non-Partisan W. G. 7. e., extended con-
| gratulations in behalf Of that body. She
knows from personal experience the Joy and
comfort OF caring for orphan children, and
finds in her work in the Union that nothing
stirs the members to zeal and activity 50
| quickly as call to aid this home.
| Miss Charlotte r. Sibey said the Society
is doing a grand work. Its aid is furnished
at time when it can best benefit the recip-
| lent before the habits of life are formed
! Representative l. G. Reynolds Of Brooks
spoke earnestly. He believes this is a glori-
Gus institution for which tile State will al
ways be willing to contribute literally. He
wished it the success it deserves.
Q. g. Evans, superintendent Of Schools OF
Belfast, feels deep and abiding interest in
the young and believes the Home is in line
with the injunction of the Saviour when he
said, 'sSuifer little children to come unto
me"
Mrs. l. G.. Reynolds of Brooks expressed
her interest in the Home and its work Its
influence is not confined to Belfast OF Waldo
county, but extends throughout the State.
1 Mrs. l.. W. Weston of Skowhegan is, ana
has been from the start, very much interest
| ed in the work, and will continue her inter
est and labors in its behalf.
| Mrs. q. A. Piisbury thanked God for the
lovely day in which to dedicate this beauti-
| full Home. She brought her little daughter
with her, at the latter's request, as it is her
| ~, ;as Tr
| The Society then adjourned to Monday,
Sept. 23d, at P. NJ at the Alliance rooms,
and the benediction was pronounced by
Rev. Myra Kingsbury.
Since the dedication of the Home contri-
buttons of money, furnishings and supplies
are coming in quite lib. rally John W.
Knowlton hauled load of wood and kind
lings to the farm last week. Mrs A. B.
| Sparrow of Freedom and Herbert Har-
ris of East Machias sent supplies of bed
ding, etc; G. A. Plummer Of Thomaston
agrees to furnish one room Mr.. and Mrs j.
| N. Stewart send cot he'd, mattress and
chairs. Cash contributions have been re-
ceived as follows: Viola Gray, South Ber-
| wick, So; James Gammans, So; Miss Edith
Gammans s.; Abbie Rich Minslow, So;
Mrs. Arnold Harris, S5; Mrs. NJ. A. Fer
maid, 50. Mrs. G. F. Morrison, Belfast; stove
Edward Sibley, Belfast, ton coal.
| Among the many others to whom the
Childrens Aid Society is deeply indebted
| for its success, is Mrs. Sarah r. Crawford of
Belfast. The first collection Of funds in this
city was left almost entirely to her manage
ment and through her efforts the sum Of
$500 was raised. 1t gave almost the first
assurance Of the Girls Home which was
last week dedicated in Belfast, and which
| will soon become a haven for the homeless
| girls in whom she took so great an interest,
The Committee on furnishing the Girls
Home give notice that they will be at the
Home on Saturday, Sept 28th, at a. m. to
receive all donations. They will send for
contributions when notified to do So
| MRS. j. G. DAMON,
| MRS. NJ. E. HEATING.
i Mrs. A. A. HowEs,
1 MRS. E. HI. CoNANT, oonllnlIIee.
| Mrs. A. I. Brown,
/ MRS. j. M. LEIGHTON,