The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-15


 Mrs. A. J. Harris. Mrs. W. A. Ray and Miss Mary Crommelin. the last of whom was valued trustee of the As- sociatton; the day of her death reg istering generous remembrance to our cause.
 The May Day fete, in charge of Mis- . Pauline Hausman, again scored a pro- nounced success in the many friends who lent their presence to the occa- sion, the charm of sweet music fur nished by the best talent of our cIty's music schools, the dainty refreshments served on the lawn by our girl friends and the creditable amount realized therefrom.
 Woman's Home Day. suggested by the President and cordially concurred In by the other officers and members. and the citizens during the three years 1t has been observed in October, has increased the membership from l65 to 800. enabled the treasury to double it's contingent fund. and meet the current and other expenses.
 A generous Thanksgiving dinner was sent, unsolicited. by thoughtful friends and served by committee of the As- sociation, to the grateful inmates. Tke blessed Yuietide brought most abun- dant return to the inmates, for the un- precedented efforts of the Association in soliciting donations of money. edi- bles and clothing, must literally re- sponded to by our charitable citizens in general. the merchants. bankers and other business men. One dollar was sent to each inmate by the Elks, the Eagles and Anderson Coal Co., and the insurance men a pair of blankets to each family; the children enjoyed the dinner given by thp Red Men.
 In times of sickness and bereave- ment the pastors of the churches and their women's societies have rendered spiritual and financial aid to the In- mates. The First Baptist Church hav- ing made special donation of $10. The Montgomery Infirmary has gener- ously cared for several of our sick inc mates. as has also St. Margaret's Hos- pital, when sent by our practicing physicians to these instituti sns
 In August a rolling chair was given to Mrs. Mary Watson, an invalided resident of the Home by Mir. J. A. Adams. and another to Miss Fannie Williams. through popular subscrip. tion. secured by Miss Marion Watts. her ever thoughtful friend.
 The Mayor. Hon. T. H. Carr. and the other city officials have at all times evidenced their interest in our cause; the city having furnished wood and medicine to the inmates The Capital City Water Company has given an abundant supply of water, the Montgomery Ice and Cold Storage Co. ice for seven months during the year. the Mutual Light and Power Co. four electric lights, and the telephone comy pany reduced rates.
 Literature was donated by the Com mercial and Industrial Association. by Mrs. John Stratford, daughter of our first preGfdanf MRa M n ha The Alabama Bible House sent a num- Der of Bibles which were distributed among the inmates.
 Mrs. B. F. Noble, Mrs. Nj. Kahn and Mrs. P. J. Anderson, donated furnit- ure to the Home. One of the last acts of Mir. Vim. Ludecus's life was to re- pair the clocks In the Home. Mir. P. J. Bresslngham did some plumbing work gratis for the Home.
 Baskets of refreshments were re- celved from the various picnics given during the summer Every day du- ring the year Mrs. M. Campbell sent a donation of milk. Large quantities of peaches were received from Mrs c. 8. Stern, Mir. and Mrs. c. G. Zirkle and Mir. J. W. Terry.
 At the annual meeting last February Mrs. M. A. Waller, a charter and de- voted member. sent $50; the Hausman HSlTb lH n1dys 9OOs LII OI LuSlE mother. who for ten years, was our beloved and able President; in August $25 from a father and mother in mem ory of a sainted son. and $15 annually from Mir. F. B. Fisk.
 The physicians for the year. Drs. A. H. Montgomery, H. Weedon, M. B. Kirkpatrick and c. T. Pollard. have rendered valuable. cheerful service. to the sick inmates of the Home.
 The Montgomery Advertiser. The Montgomery Journal and The Evening Times have extended exceeding kind nesses and courteous favors in reach- ing the general public, in behalf of our cause.
 To each and every one. who has reached forth a. sustaining hand and rendered assistance, great or small, the Association extends heartfelt thanks
 With the guidance and blessing of Him who has promised to be a God to the widow and a father to the father lees. the earnest efforts of the officers trustees, managers, committees and members. and the generous, unfailing. responsiveness of the citizens. to the work and workers of the Working Wo- mans Home Association, and the Working Woman's Home which it maintains stands today the pride and admiration of its noble benefactors.
 Most respectfully submitted. Mrs. S. B. Gordon,
 Secretary