New-York tribune., 1895-02-10
READING AND MUSIC FOR CHARITY
ENTERTAINMENT TO BE GIVEN UNDER THE
AUSPICES OF ST. MICHAELs LADIES' AssocIA-

ENTERTAINMENT TO BE GIVEN UNDER THE
AUSPICES OF ST. MICHAELs LADIES' AssocIA-
TIoN-MoNEY NEEDED FOR COTTAGE.
The two successful performances of Mrs. Jarleys
Wax Works" given under the auspices OF 81 MI.
chaels Ladies' Association. are still fresh IN the
memory of many people. This year the same asso-
citation has organized afternoon entertainment
which will take pace on Tuesday February ~, at
o'clock at No. 81 Fifth-ave, the mouse OF
Mrs A. L. Barber Locke Richardson VIII give some
of his happest selections. and Mr.. Lamp promises
Ito be funny The musical part OF the programme
is divided among Barend van Gerbis. pianist ana
composer Mile Jeanne Faure and FRANK Hunter
Potter After the concert a tea will be served 10
the picture gallery. Among the young women who
will pour tea are Miss Morris, Miss Henderson, Miss
Warren Cram, Miss Barber and Miss LltteiI
Tickets for the concert are be had at the pres
ident,s house. Mrs stuyvesant F. Morris. No. N
East Thirtieth-st.: from the other members OF the
committee. and al Schirmer's Union Square,
St. Michaers Home. Mamaroneck spranS out OF
the work OF the Midnight Mission" long estao-
lshed in New-York. with Board of Trustees. the
present president being Charles X. Henderson, OF
No 32 Liberty-st. AS the rescue and refuge woA
of the Midnight Mission increased. II was found I'M
perative to have a country house for all the younger
and more hopeful cases, we'll as for those OF oet-
ter social standing in need Of the same reformation
and restoration. For this purpose, ST. Michaers
was opened in June 1887 with eight girls 1t now
has fty-three having grown steadily, and showing
unlimited capacity for growth II 1t were imam
ciay able to meet the demands made upon 1t.
The inmates are those committed by the
courts but brought by their own parents or guard
ians or through the influence OF the clergy. In
mates are received without distinction Of creeds,
and some are taken with a view to prevention
rather than cure All household and laundry work
is taught also all kinds OF needlework and en-
broidery. Suitable places found for all who
prove themselves worthy.
ST. Michaers Home has reached the full
extent OF its present capacity, and can only ex.
tend It's work II 1t has increased and insured funds
The Sisters In charge desire most earnestly that
they might have the means provided for building
purpose Of probation-house for newcomers. II
Is thought that 5000 would build what Is required.
St Michaers is absolutely dependent upon charity
from month to month. but mas hitherto been free
from debt. The work Is made the care OF the Sis
ters Of St John the Baptist. who are aided by the
efforts of St Mchaers Ladies' Association, consist.
ing OF the following: Mrs. Stuyvesant F. Norris
president: Mrs Charles r. Henderson. vice-pres-
dent: Mrs 5. B. Nelson, seer ctary and treasurer;
Mrs. Archibald Alexander, Mrs. Hicks Arnold. Mrs.
Mary f. Elmendorf, Mrs. John Greenough. Mrs.
Charles G. Haght. Miss Anna G. Houghton. Mrs.
Emcn T. Littell. Mrs. William r.. Move, Mrs.
Junius s. Morgan. Mrs. Thomas Peek. Mrs. Fred
erick Sturgis. Mrs. Giro de ;. Verdi, Mrs. Robert
Waller and Mrs Wetherill
The spiritual care OF the home is under the Rev.
Dr G. r. Houghton OF the Church of the Trans
hguration. aided by other clergy.