The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-06

BEAUTIFUL FURNISHINGS DONAT-
ED BY CHARITABLE FRIENDS or
THE NOBLE INSTITUTION.
Yesterday was not exactly what one
gifted with second sight would have
selected as an opening day for any
thing, much less for a splendid new
building like the Home for the Friend
less, with immaculate floors and car
pets and a general air of wearing it's
Sunday best. such as it had i'm the
morning. But none of the managers
assume to possess prophetic instincts
rCg;u ding the weather this spring, and
last night after the place was "in-
Spcrted IL presented the appearance
of the seat of war after a mud bat
tie; but over it bravely iioated the
stars and stripes and within in the
care of the faithful Mrs. Walker
nestled flock of very tired yet happy
I,cI le. inordinatelY proud of their
n)mc and glad to fall asleep amid the
warmth and lights and beauty of their
surroundings i'm contrast to the drcary
ram outside.
Standing ON the noble curve of the
porticoes enclosing the towers, one
almost hesitated to enter the broad
doorway and remove the gaze from
the magnificent landscape spread afar
to north and westward. The view
from this point of vantage is indes-
Cribably lovely. Within Il great hall
runs back to the dining room. Across
this extends another wide corridor
leading on the right to the wing occu-
pied by the old ladies, and at the left
terminating i'm a light, roomy alCove
which yesterday was adorned with
palms and flowers contributed by Mrs.
]. Ben Dimmick and Miss Morrell, who
lent much brightness to many apart
ments by their timely gifts.
THE MANAGERS ROOM.
Occupying the right tower near
the entrance is the managers
room. a great parlor with a
circular sweep OF windows at the
front, facing which is the beautiful
| mantel, presented by Mrs. William Con-
| nell as memorial of Mr.. and Mrs Con-
nell's two daughters. Mrs Matte Edgar
and Mrs. Mary DimmiCk. 1t is of
| Flemish oak and rises to the ceiling in
| stately curves of niche and pillar. POr-
| trait medallions are yet to be placed,
while shields bear a simple Inscription
| of the dead. The shelf is supported
by eXquiSitely carved heads of chill
| dren, at the further corners the heads
| being those of aged women. At either
| side filling in the entire end of the
| room are low seats with carved ends.
| At the extreme top in deep intaglio is
| the inscription Faith, Hope and Char
| ity; these three, but the greatest of
| these is charity Immediately over
| the deep fire place is the Shakespear-
| can legend beginning THE quality of
| mercy is not strained" This splendid
| room was furnished by Mrs. John
| Jermyn and has a heavy Wilton rug
on the floor and handsome Oaken table
and chairs. The fine piano between
two windows was some time ago the
| gift of Mrs. r. f. Torrey.
The reception room opposite was
| furnished by the children of the late
Mr. and Mrs. w. w. Winton, and
bearing the name Of Mrs. Catherine
| Wnton, who was for many years a
| manager of the home. Mr. j. l.. STEELE
has elaborately furnished room in
| memory of Mrs. StCllc. during her life
one of the most valued members OF
the board. Mrs. T. T.. Jones furnished
a handsome room as a memorial to hel
mother, Mrs Margaret Wisncr, whose
name appears on the plate.
\ FAVORITE SPOT.
The old ladies corridor is a favoritt
spot for visitors. The pleasant rooms
are ranged on each side and tasteful!
and comfortably arranged. They beal
the following names: "ChrOnOthana
totron Workers" Nlrs. William
Brght's class, Kings Daughters o
Elm Park church, "IaylOr Foster
(given by Mrs. Rufus j. FOSTER, Cor
don and Essen" named for the tw,
sons of Mr. and Mrs. d. Il. Taylor
"The Spinstcrs," Girls Friendly so
Ciety, St. Luke'S church, - Margaret
Furnished by Mrs. J. AttiCus Robert
SOM, Kings Daughters, Grace Re
formed church" Zion Lutheran
church." Mrs, Regina Goldsmith,
"Helen Downing"
The sunniest, prettiest most de
lightful room in the house is the ol
ladies' sitting room, which the right
full owners regarded with awed admir-
alton and voted it sacrilege to desc
crate such a gloTifed apartment b
bringing into the retreat their mendin
, and carpet rags. 1t was not until tn
donors, Mrs. b. NJ. Winton, Mrs. +. l
Fuller. Mrs. John Ryan and Miss Hat
: | tie Silkman, assured the old ladies tina
they regretted furnishing a room fC
SHOW only that it was used as in
tended. 1t is beautifully CarpeteC
contains a deep Puritan sofa and
| marvellous array of rockers; besides
= dear little tea table with it's own shir
ing kettle, spoons and paraphernali
q, for the afternoon tea which will ofte
=, be given. This room is named "Catl
g crime Silkman," for the mother Of II
- donors.
=, The vast dinnS room was Cu'nishf
! by the LOGON DtiVn Engineers and
10 complete in all respects. A tower be
room was the gift of Mrs II.
II Phelps and is elegantly fitted up.
II MEMORIAL BEDS
The dormitories are spacious an
comfortable. Already memorial be,
: have been taken by Mrs c. F. Ma
a thews, Mrs. w. ID. Kennedy and ol
Y in memory Of Mrs. j. r. Fordham,
Y loved manager. The nursery beautif
Y and complete, bears the name Of Il
Q lamented Mrs. I, f. Eyerhart. 1t WI
O great point of interest yesterday b
O cause of several fascinating baby i
q mates. Space will not permit a d
q tailed description of the inhrmary
x the third floor, the basement play roo
K and up-to-date kitchen and laund
X appointment and the admirable Law
Y tories The plans Of the building,
q made hY Architect L Il DaNle a