The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-08
CHI DREN'S FRIEND SOCIETY
HOL LDS ITS ANNUAL Meeting.

dition was pronounced great success.
A deligtful afternoon was afforded TO
n number of the children when Mlscs
Taft invited as many as sne couio az
commodate 10 her house ana devoteo neI-
self and friends to their entertainments.
Through the kindness OF Mr WnIali
whipple a fine sleigh ride was furnisheo'
than which nothing could be more thor-
oughly enjoyed.
The untirine devotion of him who has
for wears conducted the Sunday schooi
exercies. is a most praise worthy exam
pie. . ,saaa
the children's friend-another reviewing
his MANY and varied services, added that
he was in him.elf a childrens friend So
ciety.
The list OF donations shows the names
of many true friends, both old ana new.
The Needle Work guild has in some
measure superseded the help formerly
given in our sewing by different churches
and societies. The time was when Busy
Bees" "Willng Workers and Helping
| Hands" afforded substantial aid In max
ing the needed garments. When one re-
| fleets that 160 each of aprons, night
| gowns or underwear are required TO sup
ply only a single change for each chilu'
| IL will readily be seen that the demand Is
| both great and constant and that every
| item of help is acceptable. BY the enorts
| of one lady--now gone 10 her reward-lW
| aprons were made, a favor highly appre-
| ciatited by those upon whim the burden
| of the sewing rests, and TO whom the re-
| ouired stitches must seem numberless,
4 and always awaiting,
| This change cannot be from lack or IN
| terest In philanthropic work, but because
| efforts have been diverted into other
| channels which year by year IN
| crease in number. for the need Is very
/ great.
| More than one letter of earnest thanks
| has been received from mothers who have
been relieved OF the cares OF their chlidren
during some temporary stress or trial
| In some cases where serious surgical
\ treatment was imperative In others
| where death of misfortune had maze
| desolate the household.
None but those conversant with the
| daily circumstances can In any degree
realize the benefit rendered in such care'
by the help giSen by this organization.
" is also very encouraging to note how
many young men and women who are
doing creditable work In the world by
their self-supporting industry turn to thi'
institution with love and gradituoe
pleased 10 visit Il from time to time, re
gardlng Il as indeed their home.
| To all who have In any way contributed
towards the work OF this society, whethe
by gift help or good wishes, its execu
tive board desires to extend its most cor
| dial thanks.
| Surely no charitable work can be NOR
| hopeful and inspiring than that which ]
| done for little children.
The annual meeting OF the Children
| Friend society of this city convened u
| the Tobey Street homo yesterday after
noon with the vice president, Miss Ann
+. White. I'm the chair.
The meeting was opened with slngin
/ of
| Of the home the recitation OF the 70
psalm and prayer, by Mr.. j. q. Dalbe
| Of this city
The remainder OF the meeting was de
voted to the reading of the annual re
ports and election Of officers.
The report Of the secretary, Mrs. Mar
A. Talbot was an important one givinS
I as IL did "A most comprehensive idea 9
the present status and needs or the 80
ciety. The report was as follows:
The report OF Mrs Christopher Lippit
: tho treasurer. followed that OF the seer,
, tary. and was read by tho secretary,
the absence OF Mrs. Lippitt.
7 The report showed the total receipt
for the past year To be approximatel
SO. 900 and the expenses s94sl.
Election OF offieers followed the aboN
? | reports resulting as follows: Presiden
2 Mrs. Frances f. Bates. in place OF Mr.
5 Daniel Beckwith. resigned; vice pres
! dents Mrs Henry O.. Russell, Miss Ann
+ r. White Miss Emma l.. Mancheste
!. Mrs. Eliza r. Gerald treasurer. Mr.
r christopher Lippitt; recording secreta;
{ Mrs Mary A. Talbot: corresponding Sc
Z retary and assistant treasurer. Mrs. Arr
u Smith: managers. Miss Emma a. Tat
n Mrs Thomas w 1.add. Mrs. RobinsC
!, pierce. Mrs. Forrest O. Eddy. Mr.
Q | George A. stockwell. .iiss Rebecca
y sanders. Mrs william Armour. MI
e Howard X Hilton Mrs knight &. Ric
n mond Mrs. Helen r.. =. --.nuall. MI
/ | James NJ Scott. Mrs. q. Richmond pa
A | sans: assistant managers. Mrs. William
: | Barton. Miss Elizabeth " Nose, MI
!. | Elizabeth sackett. Mrs. William Was
y burn. Mrs. Edward IT. Mason. Miss Eliz
n | beth l.. Rounds. Miss Caroline Jon'
a | Mrs. william G. Dart. Miss NJ. l.. Wilcc
= | Mrs. Frederick Cooke.