Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-02
PRESBYT ERIAN HOME
BOARD OF LADY MANAGERS
CHOOSES ITS OFFICERS.

There was a large and enthusiastic gath
ering Of Presbyterian women yesterday af-
ternoon at the New York Avenue Presby-
terrain Church, who met for the purpose OF
organizing permanent lady board of man
ayers of the Presbyterian Home OF the Dis
trict Of Columbia. which will be opened in
this city November /. Every Presbyterian
church in this city is represented on this
board by twelve women members, appointed
by the pastor of the respective churches.
The election Of officers resulted as fol-
lows: President. Mrs. T. u. Mclaughlin;
first vice president, Mrs. B. H. Warner;
second vice presidents. Mrs. c. B. Bailey;
Mrs. w. B. Bryan, Mrs. Levin Frey. Mrs.
Jennie Andrews: recording secretary, Mrs.
c. H. Ftshbaugh; corresponding secretary.
Mrs. w. B. Robson; treasurer, Mrs. c. E.
Foster. The executive committee consists OF
Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Willis. Mrs. Bergman,
Mrs Mcleod. Mrs. Culbertson, Mrs. Britton.
Mrs Simpson. Mrs. Ireland. Mrs. Webster.
Mrs. Lertch and Misses Bailey and Ran
dolph.
trustees are considering several houses for
the home, but have not as yet decided upon
one. 1t is probable a selection will be made
during the week. 1t is stated that 1t Is the
intention of the trustees to secure q piece Of
property and erect an institution which shall
be model Of its kind and which shall also
be a memorial of those>who contribute to its
erection. The home is to be supported by
general cooperation on the part Of the
by individual gifts from parties who may
desire a membership fee prescribed.
Rules Adopted.
Several of the rules of the home as to ad-
mission are: Applicants owning property
shall be required to secure the same to the
home before their admission, and shall re-
ceive two per cent interest, per annum on
the same; they shall also sign a bond before
entering the home promising to pay to the
treasurer any money which may hereafter
come into their possession, from any source
unless exempted from such payment by the
board of managers.
Applicants shall also promise not to dis
pose in any way, nor at any time, of the
personal property they may have brought to
the home, nor shall any other person, In
case of the decease Of any inmate, be al
lowed to remove such property, either be-
fore or after the death Of such inmate. with
out the consent OF the executive committee
or board Of managers.
At the expiration of three months the
period of probation) the president shall
have an interview with the member. re-
read the rules. explain the condition Of
permanent residence, and If the party has
been and promises to be a satisfactory and
contented member OF the family. he or she
shall be continued; IL otherwise, be re-
quired to leave, the balance of the admis
sion fee being returned to the party who
paid the money, after deducting board at
the rate of So per week.
Officers and Trustees
The officers and trustees for the first
year are: B. H. Warner, president; George
Bailey. D. D., secretary; Charles B. Bailey
treasurer; Irwin B. Linton, counsel; Brain
ard H. Warner, Thomas C. Moves, Charles
E. Foster. Albert Evans, Donald Macleod
Charles B. Bailey, E. Southland Parker. W.
c. Alexander, John B. Larner, Irwin B.
Linton, George Bailey, Benjamin w. Guy,
James B. Lambie, w. A. H. Church, Henry
B. F. Mcfarland.