Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-30
ANNAPOLIS FEMALE
ORPHAN ASYLUM
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD
OF MANAGERS
On The Death of Mrs. Ellen
McElroy Ridout, Late
y Secretary of
Board.

Board.
On Friday. June 76th the managers Of
the Annapolis Female Orphan Asylum
met at the house OF the president. Miss
Elizabeth Franklin, when the following
resolutions were adopted
WHEREAS : A great loss has bcfallen
the managers Of the Annapolis Female
Orphan Asylum in the departure IRON
earthly activities Of their beloved and
faithful secretary. Mrs. Ellen McElroy
Ridout, whose name and work have
been identified with the Asylum through
years Of loving service.
Resolvsd, That we here record our
deep sense Of personal loss, realizing the
unusual excellence OF her character. which
our association together revealed and
portrayed. and which will be cherished
IN our memories as an abiding influence
in the days to come.
Rssofved, That we bear testimony TO
her ever ready and efficient service as q
faithful officer, wise counselor and a
devoted and conscientious member of
the Board OF Managers.
Resolsed. That we redouble our efforts
to perpetuate the work 80 dear to her
heart, in the performance OF which she
exhibited such careful guardianship and
such kindness Of word and deed. illus
trating that the highest form OF service
love knows Is that extended to the help
less and the iiiendless; her watchfulness
and solicitude for their interest bearing
fruit in after years. in the gladdened and
useful lives Of those that have gone out
ilom our little Asylum--so that, truly
cher works do follow her."
Rssoivsd, That we extend our heartfelt
sympathy TO her bereaved family, COM
mending them, in this hour Of sorrow, to
the consultations oi that faith which her
life and character 50 richly exempliied.
ISABELLA BROWN CLAYTON.
Secretary. pro TEN.
The following Is the Secretary's report
for the year ending May, 1903. the
seveniy-fifth annual meeting
Four meetings Of the dlrectresses have
been called during the year. The COM
mittees have attended most faithfully 10
10 their respective duties.
The children have been neatly and
comfortably dressed. and have attended
public school, Sunday school and church
most regularly. Their names were on
the roll Of honor in day and Sunday
school for department. puncluaIily and
good lessons during the year.
The Home has been visited by the
Secretary on an average Of twice month.
besides visits from the other members OF
the Board. We have found, at all tines,
everything most satisfactory, as far as
was In the matEon's power, to whom
we now record our appreciation for
her wise, economical and faithful dis
charge of her trust.
During the fuel famine the past winter
we were much concerned about heating
conditions, but by strenuous efforts and
with the aid Of Chaplain Clark. the
President, and other friends, the little
household got through the winter COM
ioTtably. Considerable outlay was made
for carpenters woEk-putting up fences
and makihs necessary repairs.
Mr.. ParIett kindly granted US credit
on lumber until we could struggle through
the fuel famine. Many kind friends re-
membered the Orphanage at CEaistmas-
tide. delighsing the little girls with suit
able gifts, and stocking the pantry with
groceries and many good things.
The directresses return their thanks
to all in the community who have
aided In these efforts.
ELLEN McELROY RIDoUT,
Secretary.
The above report was made out few
days before Mrs. Ridout left home. The
Orphanage has lost It's most efficient
worker and steadfast friend. Miss Pru-
dence G. Ridout will succeed her
mother in the office-the fourth of the
name in succession during the past
seveniy-five years. truly remarkable
record Tor one family.
The Annapolis "Female Orphan Asy.
lum'' was organized In 1898 by q lew
charitable ladies from all the Protestant
churches Of this city. The work has
never lapsed. No orphan or destitute
child has ever been turned away In all
these years. Nearly two hundred little
ones have been cared for by this humble
little charity. which Is now greatly In
need Of aid. The income, reduced By
non-paying investments. is NOT sufficient
10 suppor. the children and make further
needed repairsto the house, that of re-
roofing. especially.
Therefore, those In charge Of the work
appeal to the public for assistance. Il Is
proposed to ask for donations Of tI.oo
or more. Surely there must be At least
fifty persons In this prosperous city ri
Annapolis who are willing to give the
small sum Of 81 90 per annum to aid this
almost forgotten charity. Mr.. Eugene
Worthington. treasurer, will receive all
donations and subscriptions at the An
napolis Savings Institution, or At his
place Of business on Church street.
O. value for 81. Maryland Optical
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