The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-03
MEETING OF woMAN's
 i HOME ASSOCIATION.

| II HOME ASSOCIATION. | The annual meeting of the Working .Jo- mans Home Association was held at the Home yesterday afternoon when the at- tendance was, unusually large, enthusias- | The reports read by the Secretary and Treasurer were interesting, accurate and much enjoyed, both officers receiving rising vote. of thanks for their excellent I The Committee appointed to nominate the officers fol. Iso4-Mrs: B; l.; Wyman, and and Mrs. g E., K. Giszier@reported err the, ere re- suit of their work and the nominees were Mrs Mrs. B. IL. .Wyman, Honorary Life President. presided during the election and l gracefully escorted Mrs. T. w. Hannon, 1 the reelected President to the chair. ! Mrs: Hannon in a charming manner ac- the honor conferred Ipof her. | With the blessings of God, through her Il efforts, and the aid of the members. she zation even more heipfuI and prosperous were elected for 1904: Drs. A. 1T. Mont gemery, H. N. Wsedon, M. B. Kirkpat-
 1t is a pleasure for the Association to know that the elected physicians so cheer fully fully and cordially SSe their sfu l Mrs. l.. B. Gordon, Secretary, then read her annual report, which is. as follows:
 The twenty-fourth annual report Work ing Woman.s Home Association: - | bers: l Through the labor of faithful women
 a the s %opHns %o%sns ao%e citation today closes. the most prosperous year in it's history. Organized twenty four years ago. its sphere of usefulness l has constantly been increased in shelter Ing hundreds of women and children and helping them to help themselves. For twenty years the organization has ofary life President, Mrs. B. L. wyman, for twelve, years the honored President. Her noble presence. forceful personality and beneficent counsel endears her to members and inmates.
 Last February Mrs. T. w. Hannon, former Vice-President. and for several years Secretary and member of Board of Association. A woman of rare executive ability, wise judgment and .unalterable zeal. she has so conscientiously and sat- isfactortly performed the duties of her Of- 1 flee that the happiest results have been attained None are more constant and loving in labor than our Vice President, and helpless receive her gentle and ten der ministfatfons.r Mrs. W. c. Pope has been a most capable, and faithful Treas ases U ys sySsys ready to lend her assist | Mrs. Q. H. Scott, our efficient and ca- pable Secretary; served the Association nntn October last when she rendered her resignation which was regretfully accept ga and the assistant secretary elected to
 The Board of Managers. wise in their just in their decisions have always proved 8 tower of strength to our cause. The Committee on Supplies has generously provided for those inmates who, for lack of employment, or on account of contin- ued illness, have needed assistance.
 The Committee on Admittance has care to 1t and satisfactorily performed all irn- lpoNant duties.
 The Committee on Grounds has greatly improved the appearance of the Home by arranging flower beds for the enjoyment or the inmates, and otherwise beautifyinR the grounds. Our members have evi- denced their interest and hearty cooper ation In the plans and purposes. of the Associaston, being especially responsive in the work of Woman's Home Day. the May Day Fets. Thanksgiving and Christ 4 During the past year, the Angel of Death claimed four of our members, Mrs. E; A. Bigelow. for many years identified MIl %ish the management; Mrs. I: Friedman.
 Mrs. ": H. Irvine and Mrs. s. E. Hast lngs. Their deeds live after them, as doas their memory; in the hearts of those who I mourn their loss.
 The Working Woman's Home now shell ters tnirty-slx women and children; in to tmo instances there being three genera S tions ,a of a family Peace, contentment Cu,
 health.
 In November. Mrs. NJ. c. Pye. for five years the competent and acceptable ma tron, resigned, on account of ill health
 and Mrs. F. F. Sherman has proven a worthy and capable successor in the po-
 Realizing the necessity of repainting the | Home, competent wOTkmeh were em- ployed and the early spring found the buildings and fences freshened in a pleas
 ing effect of unchanged white and green.
 The May Day Fete. in charge of Mrs. C.: H: Scott was @ pronounced success. citizens an opportunity of a happy glimpse into our Home" The assembly room was transformed into a bower of arranged by Mrs. J. s. Wilcox and Mrs. Alex Rice.
 The Carter. sternfeld. Grimm, Cohn and best talent for the occasion. Dainty re-
 treatments were served on the lawn by attractive young ladies.
 The inmates displayed in their rooms articles of their handiwork from home quilted comfort to the daintiest piece of intricate sewing.
 societies have rendered spiritual and financial aid to their members in the Home: The Montsomery Infirmary and St. Margarets Hospital have tenderly cared for our inmates when sent to these the year: DTS: E. .. Parker, J; N, Baker. rendered valued and skillful service to the l sick in the Home" The retiring Mayor, Hon. E. B. Joseph: the present Mayor, Hon. Thomas H. Carr, have evidenced their cordial interest in and prompt as- sistance to our cause.
 l The city has furnished generous sup- ply of wood, fuel and medicine sent by Capt A. Gerald; the Capital City Water Company an abundance of water; the Montgomery Ice and Cold Storage Com pany a bountIful supply of ice during the | summer for the Home" The Mutual Light and Power Company rendered sd. ditional aid to the protection and com | fort of the inmates by giving two more electric lights. making four in alt The Commercial and Industrial Associati 1 through its Secretary, Mir. L. l.. Gilbert, sent beautifully illustrated magazines to 1 the Home"
 The following dealers have donated coal and wood: Montgomery Light and Power