The morning times., 1896-06-29

In sweet, clean rooms ard grassy lawns
dozens OF little ones upon whom suffering
has laid its hand are now enjoying the
care OF the Chldren's Country Home. This
worthy charity, which, in u few years has
become firm organization with a bright
prospect for splendid future, is now open
The home was established more than
Twelve years ago and since that time
has been constantly extending its field
OF operations until now hundreds of Chill
dren are beuerited every season by the care
moral training and medical attention
received while inmates of the Institution
1t is not only the children from the
heart of The city VINO surler nom want OF
plenty OF fresh air in the narrow streets
and heated alleys, or who, Tor ueed @,
sufficient healthy nourishnIcnt or lack OF
medical attention, become puny and ema-
cIated, who are welcomed and cared for at
the home. 1t was the intention OF the
founders OF this asylum Tor weak aud
sickly little ones to care not only for all
who ask for assistance, but also to seek
out all who are deserving OF aud In need
OF such help us they can give. With
this object in view the visitor OF the home
makes Il thorough search Of the city and us
suburbs from time to time during the year
will be able to receive timely attenli ion
from the board OF managers.
SPLENDID RESULTS OBTAINED.
Though only in actual operation for a
little more than four months during each
year the results attained are highly rat
isfactory. While the home was established
with view OF caring only for invalid and
destitute children, still, III extreme cases,
when the mothers are found broken in
health from overwork or want of the actual
necessities of life, these, too, are taken to
the tone and kept until they have regained
health and strength.
Children are admitted TO the institution
from the ages OF three years to sixteen
years, and are kept for "a period Of Two or
three weeks. If, however, the circum-
stances attending their diseases or COIN
plants should require longer treatment
TO effect a complete recovery then they
are allowed 10 remain longer, even TO
the end OF the season If absolutely DcCes-
sary.
During the last season the demand for
greater accommodations for the constantly
Increasing number of applicants made it
necessary 10 enlarge the home. Not being
financially able to build a new hOine tie
accommodations were Increased in the
form Of an annex to tie old building, so
that now the capacity is nearly
double those OF former years.
Tile home, which is situated ON heauti-
full hill, presents quite an attractive ap-
pearance, and was built more than twelve
years ago. II is the inspiration Of Bishop
Leonard, Of Ohio, who was very 'leeply
interested in, and a promoter OF the
New York fresh air fund enterprise, nd
who, about that time, visited this city.
HOW 1T WAS FOUNDED.
The Bishops suggestion In the matter
was quickly and earnestly taken hold Of
by number of ladies' and gentlemen closely
Identified with all local charities, and very
soon a building fund was started. The
ground, about five or six acres, was
donated hy Mr.. C. c. slower, and very
soon sufficient funds were raised TO
warrant those Interested to commence
the construction Of the home.
The building, large and airy wooden
structure, is located IN the center Of the
large lot overlooking Bread Branch, which
winds along the west boundary in front
of the home. The building is two stories
in height and is divided by two wide hall
ways, and is completely surrounded by
broad, well shaded paZZas. On the first
floor is a handsome little chapel, which
takes up the whole Of one side, the other
side being used for sitting and dining
rooms. In the sitting-room are a piano
and organ, the gifts OF wealthy patrons
Gf the Institution. The second story is
devoted entirely to sleeping apartments
and bath rooms, for the accommodation OF
the inmates.
The home during the summer from the
time of its opening in June until il closes i'll
September. is under the immediate man-
agemeDt of two or more of the Sisters of st.
Margaret of Boston, Mass, a society ofladies
who devote their whole time and attention
tn fostering Just such worthy charities us
the Childrons County Home. 1t is to the
valuable assistance of these experienced
ladies who have devoted their lies to this
work that tie institution owes great deal
of its success.
The Institution is supported entirely by
voluntary subscription. During the winter
the ladies interested in its welfare give en-
tertainments for thepurpose of raising funds
to carry on the work during the summer, and
in this way from year TO year the home has
lived and prospered.
COST OF RUNNING.
The annual expense is about S 400.
nearly all of which is raised by private
the balance being raised. as
stated, from entertainments given for the
benefit of the institution.
on account Of very un favorable weather
the last entertainment, Il lawn party, given
in aid of the home. WAS not n financial sue
cess. SO that at present there is not suf-
ficient funds on hand to meet the whole eX-
pense of the season. II is too late, the ladies
think. to make another effort to raise funds
in this way, so they would be glad to receive
contributions from all interested in caring
for the helpless but deserving children dur
ing the coming season.
The institution is in charge of the follow
ing officers and NINA gers, many Of whom
have been closely Identified with the home
since its establishment.
President. Miss Kate L. ROY: vice presi-
dent. Miss Z. NJ. Townsend: secretary, Miss
Frederica Rodgers; treasurer, Mr.. F. V.
Robinson: trustees. Miss Elizabeth Bryan,
644 Connecticut avenue: Miss Kate Chand
Ter, 421 l street: Miss Victoria Emory,
IT'S H street: Miss Mamie Eastman; 1716
I street; Miss Hunt, 20i5 n street: Miss
Kate L. ROY. 721 Nineteenth street; Miss
Frederick Rodgers. 1898 n street; Miss
Emily Storrow, 1882 I street: Miss Lila
N. Townsend, 2011 l street; Miss Mary L.
wilkes, 81 4 Connecticut avenue; Miss Marian
West, 2026 p street; Miss Louisa Vain
wright 1864 New Hampshire avenue; Mrs.
E. +. Whiting. Mr.. F. V. Robinson. l S24 G
street; Miss Miles, Miss Ledyard, Miss Nc
Cannon. Miss White, Miss McKeever, Miss
Saville Miss Noble.
iona dab Election.