Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-28
WINTER HOME OPENS.
Institution Formally Dedicated by
Appropriate Ceremonies.


The Bell Winter Home for Children, just
established at Anacostia through the aid
and efforts of the persons in charge of the
Bell Summer Home at Colonial Beach, was
formally opened this forenoon, beginning
at IL o'clock. Bishop Satterlee of the do
cese Of Washington. several well-known
clergymen and a large number of ladies
representing various Episcopal parishes,
were In attendance. The new home Is SIT
uated on an eminence at the head of Frank
lin street, Anacostia. In a healthy locality,
and commands beautiful view of the city
The gathering was called to order
promptly in the rooms overlooking the
south, and Bishop Satterlee recited the
opening prayers, the audience repeating
mart of the inyocations after the divine.
The bishop also gave brief outline of the
work of those who have succeeded in es-
tablishing the new place of shelter for the
children Following Bishop Satterlee. Rev
DIR Elliott. pastor of ST. Paurs Church
Rock Creek. was introduced. and spoke en-
couraginely of the project. Rev. DIR. Bar
ton of ST. Johns Church, Georgetown, was
next introduced, after which Rev MI.
Thomas rector of Trinity parish, Upper
Marlboro, Prince Georges county, Mo-
smoke All the clergymen made mention OF
the work of Rev. and Mrs. Davenport OF
Anacostia in their efforts to promote the
home at Colonial Beach, as well as thell
efforts on behalf of the new one anu
Bishop Satterlee referred to a future Time
when a handsome brick home Will take lhe
place Of the present modest frame struc-
ture
Rev. w. G.. Davenport rector Of the En-
manuel Episcopal Church, Anacostla, was
the last speaker and he made reference to
the work that lies before those in charge
of the new home in maintaining 1t, as well
as in caring for the little ones spiritually.
He made the announcement that Mr.. A
Melville Bell, who has always been true
friend to the Bell Home. had forwarded
check for $4,000 to the trustees OF the new
home as the beginning OF an endowment
fund. The announcement was also MADE
that Mr. Bell has contributed $1,000 for the
running expenses of the home. On motion
of Mr. John L. Weaver 1t was unanimously
voted to return thanks to Mr.. Bell Tor MS
generosity to the home.
Mr.. Davenport stated that the home has
not been put in such shape as those In
charge Of it desire. Nevertheless, he said,
today four children make their home there
being in charge of matron 1t was 1ur-
Their announced that three memorial beds
have been contributed, while two subscrip-
lions Of 800 each. to be renewed each
year, have been received.
Mrs. Davenport briefly returned thanks
for the words of congratulation and en-
couragement that had been spoken, and re-
ferred to a lady, whose name for the pres
ent Is secret, as being responsible Tor the
presentation Of the building and ground
for the new home 1t was voted to send
the proper acknowledgment to this lady.
whose name may be revealed later Bishop
Satterlee then pronounced the benedlcuon'
and those present met socially over re-
freshments, which were dispensed by some
of the ladies.
The new home contains eight rooms and
Is surrounded by nearly two acres Of land.
1t will be conducted on the same plan as
the summer home at the Beach. and young
children will be given accommoda ton
there to the number of about twenty. The
officers of the board Of managers are: Mrs.
W. G. Davenport, president; Mrs. II. Y.
Satterlee first vice president; Mrs. A. A.
Birney. second vice president; Miss Vic
toria Koones. secretary: Mrs. j. r. John
son, treasurer: Rev. W. G. Davenport
chaplain; Messrs. Charles J. Bell, A. A.
Birney and John l.. Weaver. trustees.