The morning times., 1896-08-12

pastor OF Calvary PrOtestant EplscOpaI
Chu rch, he had been identified with num-
erous branches of rescue, reform, and edu-
cationa work both inside and outside
denominationai and church lines. Among
the institutions which he became convinced
was most beneficial In making the orphan
and friendess boys of our great cities
moral and intelligent citizens, was the
ciass of homes in which boys who have
just entered or are about to enter their
teens were cared for and Instructed.
BISHOP sATTERLEE's IDEA.
In looking over the charitable institu-
tiens already established in his new field
OF labor, and in planning new ventures the
Bishop became convinced Of the necessity
OF having a home for young boys, who are
not old enough to shift for themselves. The
matter was talked over for u short while.
plans were laid, and within few weeks d.
of the conception OF the idea the work
was under way.
Mrs. Ellen N. Warder, widO " of Ben jamin
H. Warder. gave the use Of an admirably
adapted building, with the proviso that
should the enterprise be successful the
property would be decided to the institu-
ton. The home is sit mated on Penns ylvania
avenue, but a short distance from the
Aqueduct Bridge. and besides being light
and roomy, fs open 20 the fresh breezes
from the Potomac. The Brothers OF
Nazareth. an Episcopal Order in the High.
or as they prefer to be known OF the
Church Of England, has charge of 1t. This
order has headquarters and training schools
In verbank, New York, and also branch
in nf ba
Brother Gilbert is superior of the society
Home in Washington.
In the absence OF Brother James from the
city, Brother Thomas, who has had q
thorough training in work among boys lis
experimenting the home.
YET AN EXPERIMENT.:
As yet the affair must be looked upon
as an experiment, but thus far such good
resultsare noticeable that it ma beassured
the work will not be allowed to die out for
want of funds or friends, Tie home was
opened on Ma = "a. Ascension Day, withswo
boys, and now seventeen are being cared
for. The capacity will be twenty five
and far In excess of that number have
applied for admission, but the limited
ception. The running expenses are now
being paid by the Rev. Aackay-smith,
pastor of ST. Joints Protestant Episcopal
Church, but when the beneficial effects of
the work have been fully demonstrated TO
the public some permanent means OF
fina ncial support viii be devised.
The home is large brown stone and
brick ma nsion which belongs to the Warder
family but which has been untenanted
for some years. TIE rooms are large and
high. A broad stairway leads up from the
mahogany wainscsDated hall. Twotrellised
yerandas are on the rear of the house
overlooking she Potomac and affording a
fine vie W OF the city as0fthe Virginia shore
An ample playground contains piles OF
sand and a pump where the chubby little
fingers cal make mud pies to safety.
The floors and walls are as clean as
new pin. The two dorinitories are marvels
of neatness and cleanliness. Single and
double iron bedsteads, painted in white
and gold, are ranged along the walls.
Snowy white pillows and coverlets are to
lie seen. while the large windows and fold
ing doors opening out on the river and canal
afford a plentiful supply Of sunshine by
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healthy and hearty children.
Educational facilities are provided, and
scboolnaster Sylvester Hone sees that
the intellectual training Of his charges Is
we'll attended to. A more than thorough
discipline In all Of the common school
branches is given to each boy. On re-
irious matters great stress is laid. A
pretty little chapel is to be found on the
top floor OF the building. Here daiiy
nra yers are said, while three times a week
instruction in the catechism is given. Moral
training is aimed at in a high degree.
sunda y-schoul is held in the chapel in the
evening. while on Sabbath morning the
children all attend st. Paurs Protestant
Euiscopal Church, which is the nearest de-
nominational house Of worship. '.i.''.
BISHOP is PLEASED.
Bishop satterlee IS greatly pleased at
\ the progress Of the school, while the Kew.
DR.. Muckay Smith. looks upon the institu-
| tiop as his especial charge, and In every
way possible is furthering the interests
of the home. The Brothers OF Nazareth
have entered into the work with their
| ustIal zeal. and are devoting every energy
| to make the venture success in every
| way. From the happy, contented looks
of the boys and their bright. innocent
| faces. one can but conclude that the In
stitution is doing great work. The
majority are either orphans OF hall
| orphaps, and II allowed to shift for them
selves would eventually die from prfva-
tion and exposure or grow up to lead
lives of degradation and shame.
An institution which will take these
| sons OF the unfortunate and degraded and
by moral, Intellectual, and religious su-
premacy counteract the influences of
| heredity and association and make of the
lads good. honest and intelligent citizens
| deserves the suppoHt of every true Wash
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