The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-07
HOME OF THE FRIENDLESS
ANNUAL MEETING HELD AT THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER.
Interesting Report of the Secretary Oi the InstitutIon-Omcers Elected foI the Ensuing Year.

the InsfifutiOn-0meers Elected Tor
 the Ensuing Year.
 The annual meeting of the Home for Fhe Friendless was held at the Church of the Redeemer yesterday. The meet ing was presided over by the vice pres ldent of the institution. Mrs. F. A. Bostwick, the president, Mrs. Graves being unable to be present.
 The report of the secretary, Miss Ellen Strong Bartlett, was lengthy and interesting document, and was passed as read. Following are extracts from the report:
 Tn the closing days of the old year we pause to look over the path that we have trod since that year was young. Institutions, like individuals, are fortu- nate when they have only peaceful arl- naIs to record. So we deem ourselves happy that no startling events have cast their picturesque shadows over the year. We have escaped disasters of fire and accident, have been blessed with general health, and have been en" abled to relieve, in our appointed way, some of our fellow beings who were in trouble.
 Few changes have occurred. Our be- loved president, Mrs. Charles E. Graves, who has for years unostentatiously de- voted time and strength to the welfare of the home, has been called away dur ing the autumn on account of illness in her family, but has kindly consented to retain her place and interest in our work. Our first vice president, Mrs. J. Mason Hoppin, has also been absent on account of illness, from which she has been most fortunately restored. Our efficient second vice president. Mrs. Thomas A. Bostwick, has resigned her duties. Arthur c. Graves has contin- seG to act as our auditor, Mrs. David Harris was unable to visit the home for Bible teaching any longer and we es- feem ourselves fortunate that we were able to follow the work of one faithful, sympathetic teacher with that of another experienced worker in the field, Miss Penfield.
 Death has laid its finger on us during the year. Two of the inmates have passed away quietly and peacefully Mrs. Dencie Anthony, aged B, on Octo- Der 21, 1905, and Mrs. Mary Fairchtld, aged 7s, on December 2, 1905. Mrs. An thony had interested herself in making silk redquilta. and was very much pleased to be able to contribute the amount received for one to the home on our last Donation day. Of Mrs. Fair child, 1t Is pleasant to remember that the last time she was in the dining room was for the Thanksgiving dinner. which, on account of the generosity of several ladies and gentlemen, was es- pecially bountiful this year.
 And from our executive board we have lost two valued members-Miss Elizabeth Hall and Miss Jane B. Terry, the latter, our former vice president. Both of these women by their sincere interest, efficient assistance and Chris tian personal influence were very val tIable friends. The report further goes on to thank the many friends who have contributed in various way to support the home; of the great good that had been done through it's agency and of the helping hand that has been offered and accepted by many poor and helpless women.
 From forty to fifty inmates of all ages are generally domiciled within it's walls, one of which has reached the great age of eighty-eight years. The inmates delight in trying to help and make each other happy. Their health is extremely good and therr was no occasion to call doctor between De- cember, 1904, and March, 1905. Many of the inmates contribute towards the support of the home by making articles which are sold. The table of the house Is we'll spoken of and Miss Pray, the matron, is highly complimented for her excellent housekeeping, and the at- traetive manner in which the home is kept.
 The work of the various committees and the board of managers is also re- ferred to and highly complimented. A much needed bed in Grace hospital has been endowed by Mrs Mary P. Wade. Many bequests, including a large one from Miss Hillhouse, is acknowledged, and the faithful services of pr. A. N. filling and Dr. Ring are highly praised.
 The election of officers was as fol- lows: President, Mrs. Charles E. Graves; vice presidents, Mrs. J. Mason Hoppin, jr., Mrs. Leslie Moulthrop; treasurer, Mrs Timothy Cowles, re- cording secretary. Miss Ellen Strong Bartlett; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Fred J. Kingsbury, jr.; auditor Mrs. Arthur E. Graves.