The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17

ing moods and conditions, are the chief
attraction OF the place as-with the sis
ters-they work or play I'm the large and
we'll appointed kindergarten room.
| The tiny infants however, in all their
helplessness appeal most 20 the visitor
and inspire a feeling OF thankfulness that
such institutions as this exist i'm our
midst
As is well known ST. vincent's Asylum
is supported entirely by private charity
and by money raised by fairs, entertain
| ments, etc.
In this connection. tomorrow and Fri
| day have been set apart by Rev. Father
] Lowney and the friends or the asylum as
/ donation days
The need and significance OF these dona-
| ton days Is set forth In the following
/ circular of appeal issued by Father Low
ney:
July 18th and 18th will be donation
| days at 81. Vincents Asylum. near Davis
| park. You are cordially invited to visit
| the asylum on one of these days, or send
! your annual contribution. IN this in
! stitut.on $50 little orphans under FIVE
years Of age arc lovingly cared for by
the Sisters OF Divine Providence. in the
name OF Him who said: Suffer little
children 20 come unto me. for OF such Is
| the kingdom OF heaven To provide for
so many there is no state appropriation.
no church collections no fixed means OF
support, apart from the precarious in
come of the Association OF 81 Vincent
de Paul Thus the institution has 10 rely
upon the charity OF the public AT large
for its support
Nearly 400 children were admitted
during the past year and only $500 was
received for board This shows that the
little benehciaries OF this charity come
from the poorest of the poor. Notwith-
standing the practice OF the strictest
economy on the part Of the devoted
n rh "A
last year OF several hundred dollars in
the running expenses
This charity commends itself 10 all
members OF the community. as It's doors
are open 20 receive and shelter poor.
helpless children OF every condition Of
life, irrespective of creed or color Where
there is neither Gentle nor Jew bond
nor free: but Christ is all. and in ALL
1t Is hoped. then, that this appeal In
behalf OF tho little ones OF st. Vincents
viii not be In vain, and that goodly sum
will be realized 10 enable us TO carry on
the noble work Every family should
deem IL duty TO send representative
on one or two donation days--espccialiy
those who are blessed with an abundance
OF the goods OF this world. II Is a
blessed thing to give 10 the orphans
what is given, like the bread cast upon
the waters, will come back bearing
Heavens blessings"
1t is anticipated that hundreds OF per-
sons, OF all denominations, will visit the
home on Donation Day, remembering the
little ones and their needs.
Donations will be received at the door.
Extensive prepara ations have been made
for these days at the home. by the Sis
ters. At and 8 o'clock each day an en-
tertainment will be- given by the chill
dren.
The entertainment is exceedingly orig
inal and unique in its way, and the work
OF the children. as evidenced at the re-
hearsals. Is admirable
The program will be carried out by the
children as follows
Song OF Welcome. "St Vincent" chill
dren; duet. by two little girls; dumb bell
drill. children: What We Mean TO Be-"
children; The Orphans Prayer" chill
dren: duet, by two little girls; The Little
Patriots" children: katy Did" by two
little girls recitation, Amelia" song. by
little girl; The Gossip Pantomime."
children; duet by two little girls; closing
hymn 10 ST. Vincent, children
Aside from the entertainment the |
grounds Will be elaborately decora ted and |
there will be cafe I'm charge OF Mrs.Pat-
rick McMurrough. assisted by the ladies |
OF the sewing circle OF St Vincent
candy booth will also be stationed /
on the grounds and will be In charge OF /
Miss Carroll and Miss Alice Mullen. as |
sisted by the Misses Sullivan.
Inc TWO reception rooms on the first \
moor OF the home will be transformed /
Into temporary bazaars.
Fancy work and bric-a-brac will bc on |
sale In one room, In charge OF Miss |
Mary T. Linton
In the other room a large assortment Of /
articles for use In the Catholic ritual will /
be on sale and In charge OF Miss Angus |
tus
The Donation party VIII open az one
o'clock and continue until late IN the eve
Ming of each day.