The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-25
FOR "BABIES WARD"
Plan to Establish One In Memory Of Late
Bishop Clark.

In view of the general desire for some
permanent memorial OF the revered and
beloved Bishop Clark. and In recognition
Of the universal feeling that the endow-
ment OF the infant ward OF ST. Mary's or
phanage list he most appropriate form for
such a memorial 10 take, the Bishop or
Rhode Island has appointed the under
signed a committee 10 collect the sum or
at least $4,000 for the above purpose.
This work OF caring for the least or
Christ's brethren was. in every sense,
Bishop Clark's own. The idea OF "Ba-
bies Ward" for the accommodation or
children under two years OF age, was sug-
gested 10 him in 1898 by some cases OF ex-
treme distress which the orphanage was
unable TO relieve. He at once set out.
alone, to supply the need. Bishop Me-
Vickar in his convention address OF 1889.
said: The senior bishop is pleading. as
some OF you know, for an extension OF
the orphanage, so that IL may open its
doors TO the youngest, for whom there is
no provision outside OF the almshouse or
the Roman church / beg you 10 heed his
appeal and send him your contributions
to cheer his loving heart and to build the
proposed annex for which there is a
pressing need" Bishop Clark succeeded
I'm raising enough money 70 erect the
building and provide it's equipment. In Sc
curing about $1,000 towards a permanent
fund and in maintaining the work from
year TO year. To the end of his life he as
sumed the entire responsibility for its
support by his personal appeals, so that
the infant ward was never dependent.
financially. upon the board OF managers
of the orphanage. 1t was literally the
bishops last work. To IL he gave his
whole heart and every remaining energy
OF mind and body. and its future was the
chief concern Of his last days. II was his
"a
before his death. There Is peculiarly
pathetic beauty about this humble work
of humaneness, which thus crowned with
it's tender grace a long and illustrious ca
reer.
In the name OF God and in reverent
memory OF Bishop Clarks blessed exam
pie, we now earnestly invite every one.
who admired and loved him. 10 aid In
gathering the money TO continue among
US his benehcent and gracious influence.
and 10 perpetuate this Christ-like work
Bishop Clark was a great-hearted man,
who sympathlzed with every interest OF
humanity His services I'm this diocese, for
almost half a century. TO every righteous
cause that had 10 do with Christian civil
iZation and Christian manhood, entitle
him 10 everlasting gratitude and remem-
brance. Not only as prelate, but as pa
triot, philanthropist and citizen, he was
one whom every friend OF goodness should
delight 10 honor.
Contributions and subscriptions, pays-
BILE by January 1st. 1905, may be sent TO
Mr. William Gammell, 80 South Main
street. Providence, r. L.. or 10 any other
Of the following Edmund s. Rousmaniere.
chairman. George Mcclellan Fiske, Lester
Bradner Jr.. Robert II. I. Goddard.
Charles Norris Smith. William Gammeli
and Crawford A. Nightingale.
In this connection Bishop Mcvicksr
says: surely no word OF mine Is needed
10 add force 20 the appeal OF the commit
tee. To any one who knew and loved our
dear bishop. and wishes TO perpetuate his
name and influence, which have come 20
mean so much for all that Is good and
true and useful I'm our midst. there can be
no more grateful or appropriate way than
By helping 20 endov a work which he I'm
augurated and loved. and which In itself
should command our deepest and tender
est interest