The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-15


humanitarian instincts in this city and
state must certainly be interested in the
problems which concern the caring for
the states dependent and neglected poor.
Especially does this interest and SYM
pathy extend itself TO the little children
who have become the wards of the state.
While all have doubtless heard of the
state Home and School which shelters
and provides for such children. yet COM
paratively few persons really understand.
from actual observation just what the
State Home and School" signifies or
where IL is located.
| The visitor in quest OF the institution
| leaves Uncomfortable car at a point far
out where Smith street becomes
country road. A guide post points the
way and following winding pathway
up through beautiful wood, the sound
OF childish voices reminds the visitor that
the object OF his search is close at hand
and, emerging from the wood a scene of
animation and beautiful picture greets
the eyes.
There are several pretty cottages and
other buildings, picturesque school ana
the large main building Of stone which
cnotains the home OF the SUPERINTENDENT
the main and private dining rooms and
the office.
The situation OF the State Home and
School is ideal commanding as IL does
beautiful view of the surrounding
country. Stately trees of all varieties
abound at every turn and that mingled
with rocks and the adjacent wood make
the whole place one OF Natures garden
spots where Thoreau that great student
of Nature might revel.
1t Is indeed comforting TO think that
nearly loo little homeless boys and girls.
who have never known what bed or
board did mean" have here found n
real home. and in MIR. and Mrs. Risk
the superintendent and his wife. more
real parents than they have ever known.
IL Is interesting to visit the home on |
Saturday afternoon, the children's boIi-
day, and watch the groups of healthy
Joyous youngsters at play Surely no better |
Fairgrounds. no happier children could |
be imagined
What especially strikes the visitor is
the sense of harmony in all things and
the absence of quarrels, selfshness and |
chickering's among the children, for the
discipline and training has been such as
TO create this atmosphere OF peace and
good will
Schooi continues at tho State Home and
school, for Is weeks, two weeks summsr
vacation being allowed.
Schooi In summer here is not n burbear |
however, for whoever heard of a school
uouse situated in beautiful wood where |
'ne SOUND or rustling leaves and singing
phus noated In at every window and |
"here one could look out OF the windoyl |
on every side through long vistas Of trees
Inc school rooms. three i'm number, are
pretty and inviting, and presided over by
three able lady teachers. who live in the |
home of the superintendent.
ihe cottages or domiciles OF the chill |
iren are several I'm number. and each is
presided over by housekeeper. who vigil
anuy cares for her household.
Ihe cottages contain the sitting room |
bath rooms. etc, for the children. and
The dormitories with the rows OF white
beds without SPOT or blemish and floors
everywhere showing plainly the result OF
eternal vigilance.
The boys and girls. OF course. occupy
separate cottages
Just at present a large double cottage is |
n process OF construction and this. when ]
completed. Will greatly lessen the crowded
OF other cottages and very ma
erialiy advance the work
children may be placed I'm care OF the
iome as early as four years. and may re-
main until rs, but the possibility of for
unate placing OF children In reliable
'upt Risk has said. Earnest people. |
Win true yearning for children. con-
niue 10 apply, TO whom We are happy TO
tsponu, Tor parental love OF the right |
ort rs fortunate outlet for the state |
na It's demand is a sacred interest. pri-
ate and public"
In many instances the girls and boys.
.neh tney nave reached the age OF Is or
lore, are placed In homes where good |
are. clothes and schooling are guaran-
,9l IN return Tor certain services
lne sftafest vigilance IL exercised In |
nus pacing these wards OF the stato. II
ney are watched over and when not hap /
liy situated arc taken back within the
'id OF the state Home and school
remarkable fact, which proves more |
nan all things else the wisdom and care |
tho superintendent and his wife IN that |
lring the hrst ten years OF their man. |
9"ment of the home not one death oc- |
lfredi ana IN general epidemic of Scar. |
Y feNer, which occurred during the past |
ear, not one child died
The sanitary condition OF the home and
ir.ounolnss are perfect, the food sbun-
ant excellent and nutritious, the ehii.