Evening star., 1896-03-30

the often complicated affairs Of this great
and heterogeneous family. For her aid Q
set Of rules have been adopted. Some Of
them may appear harsh until 1t is consid-
cred that many Of the women go into the
home from practically q life Of absolute
freedom from all restraint and the loosest
Of personal habits. These rules followi
Il. Destitute, dissfpated or fallen women
or girls desirous of leading better life,
also women or girls temporarily out Of en-
ployment, are cordially invited to this
home. and may remain for such period Of
time as the board Of managers shall deem
test.
'2 All inmates shall be required to con-
form strictly to the rules; to rise and retire
order; be neat and tidy in dress and per-
son; Industrious during working hours. and
listen attentively to such advice as may be
given them by the ladies in charge.
y. Girls or women on entering must sub
init to be thoroughly searched, as no
liquors. opiates, firearams, or Objectionable
literature will be allowed on the premises
Profane language. slang phrases and all
coarse jeSting are strictly prohibited.
Parental Discipline.
~. The discipline of the home shall be
strictly parental in Its character. The Or
der and decorum Of a well-regulated Chris
tian family shall be carefully carried out.
Family worship shall be observed morning
and evening.
later than 9:3O pm. The matron shall pass
through the dormitores to see that lights
are eXtinguiShed at this hour, unless in
case of sickness. The hour for rising shall
be fixed by the matron, according to the
season and circumstances, and all written
regulations pertaining thereto shall be un-
derstood as indorsed by the board of man
ayers.
ceive visits from men unless consent is
obtained from the matron, and said visits
shall always be uEder the surveillance of
the matron.
'7. The inmates shall be carefully pro-
tected IN their desire for privacy. and shall
courttously await an invitation to any
OF the public apartments Of the home.
S. All letters received may be read by
the matron, and all letters sent out may be
read by her before they are mailed.
%. All inmates shall be taught plain
sewing and the simpler and general fea-
lures of cooking, to set the table neatly
and to keep dining room and kitchen in
good order.
40. All who are able must attend the
Bible readings at the home, unless satis
factorily excused.
I'll. All inmates shall assist in the general
work of the home as the matron may re-
Everybody is Busy.
1t will be seen from these rules that 1t is
the plan to have all of the necessary work
done by the inmates, and this, of course.
reduces the expenses and keeps those who
seek shelter busy. The house is well pro-
vtded with facilities for cooking and laun-
dering, and it is earnestly desired by the
directors that those interested in such en-
terprises should know that the home is
now in position to take in laundry work,
which will be neatly done. The income
that may be derived from this source will
be a great help.
The house contains twenty-six rooms, all
well lighted, with east, south and west
frontage. 1t is a cheerful. airy place, and
there is not a dark corner in 1T. All the
women who have children are given sep
arate rooms, and the larger apartments
are furnished with several beds each. AS
a rule, the women take pride in keeping
their rooms tidy and attractive, and the
house looks cheerful and comfortable
There is an effort made at all times to
prevent the mission from having the air
of a public institution, for it is felt that
the women are more strongly attracted to
it under such circumstances. The pres
ent officers are: Sarah D. LaFetra, presi-
dert; Belle S. Luckett, corresponding sec
retary; Mary E. Catlin, recording secre-
tary. With them on the managing COM
mittee, are Letitia L. Knowles and Mary
Rector.
The finances of the mission are in charge
Of the following named men of affairs:
Thomas Jarvis, treasurer; James T. Petty.
auditor; Alfred Wood. secretary; Dr. Geo.
w. n. Custis, DR.. George n. Perry and Mr..
VIM. H. McKnew.