The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-15

Z IndL not only IS the future OF the rs
ISOLATION assured but the work among
the poor of the city, the work OF
| helping the needy to help themselves
for that is the real purpose Of the as
ISOLATION, will be augmented greatly
! and with increased success during the
coming year and the years to follow
Judge T. T. Carver presided at the
meeting, which was opened with two
soprano solos by Mrs. sMoorehouse,
which were appreciated greatly. Judge
Carver then appointed William NJ.
Forbes, Clarence D. Skinner and VIII
liam A. SloO, as a committee to pre-
pare a list Of nominees for the posi-
tons OF directors of the association for
the ensuing year. This committee
reported at the close Of the meeting
and the report was confirmed by an
unanimous vote. The new directors,
and most of them served last year, are
NJ. Crosby, T. F. Carver. F. E. NAL
lory. Arthur Capper Ralph n. Nc
Entire Mrs. G. A. Huron and Mrs. l..
E. Thorpe. These directors will meet
soon and elect officers. for the associa-
ton for the year
DIR. Van Horns Report.
Six annual reports were presented
on the work which has been accom-
pllshed by the association during the
year DR. c. B. Van Horn, the general
secretary of the organization, made an
interesting report to the board of d.
rectOrs which was in part as follows:
1.-The close of this years work to
November, 1906, is marked by many
encouraging signs of progress and Of
fers many promising possibilities for
the ensuing year Your associa ton
has experienced many serious difficult
ties but it is to be congratulated on
its present status and brighter pros
pects One year ago the institution
was practically a bare building with
out heating appliances or equipment.
Devastated by fire on Thanksgiving
morning the condition was most un-
promising. for the life of the institu-
ton was Immediately considered un-
certain and public contributions
diminished. But the fact that the as
ISOLATION owned the building, the
munifcent gift of Norris L. Gage,
ergy of the winter was necessarily ex-
pended in reconstruction, the per-
manency of the institution is now as
sured and its Furnishing departments
with increasing public interest can
only command the perfect commence
of our people.
The building was repaired from
Insurance and Mr.. Gage supplied suf-
fcient means to paint, replace plate
glass. provide for necessary tin work,
and water table and window guards.
A hot air heating plant was installed
The two large rooms on the first floor
have been remodeled, anording an ex-
cenent room for the nursery, the
cooking school and a room suitable
for small assemblies or a play room
for the boys and girls clubs. The
cooking school installed and Operated
by he U and club has been "a most,
potent factor in the practical social
work The equipment has cost over
$500 and is equal in its completeness
to the domestic science laboratories of
the large similar Institutions in the
Need More Beds.
DR.. Van Horn then briefly reported
on the work of the various depart
ments of the association, which was
told about in more interesting detail
by those having charge of them. He
said that the free employment bureau
had supplied l. 1856 demands for labor
during the year. He pointed to the
fact that the small dormitory for the
care of transient men was inadequate
to the demands made upon it. A
shower bath was needed for it. The
beds are used mostly by no n1elesse nfen
1r men wishing clean beds at a nom
nal cost of 10 cents. Because of lack
If capacity the association was forced
many OF the desutut8 in, z lodgin !
houses, paying the regular tariffs. !
During the year the association has
furnished S42- beds and morning meals |
n the dOrmitory and on the outside. !
It has also supplied 81 One-half rate |
10 reach their homes, through the lib
aral cooperation of the railroads. In !
immediate relief. through the friendly |
visitors, the association has dispensed |
1 962 garments. 1O2 pairs OF. shoes and |
1872 orders for provisions, exclusive Of +
meals to sick, stoves. beds, furniture |
and other miscel1anies. Dr.. Van Horn
vas unable to present a detailed state-
nent of the finances but from the reGg
port he made on them, the fnancial
Of Inc &c oil
hough the balance on hand is not
arge-
Among the needs of the institution |
IS detailed by Dr. Van Horn, are fur |
llture and gymnasium equipment for |
he. boys club a large assembly and /
gymnasium room. wash room where !
needy women can have facilities to
axe in washing; baths for the dorm
tories and a piano.
WorI: OF the Women.
Mrs.W. A Sloo gave an interesting |
'eport of the workings of the mothers |
;lub. she said that this club needed |
that money could not buy. |
md that was the right kind OF work
7rs Meetings of this club are held ev-
.ry two weeks and there are one hun
lred names of mothers on the list--of |
ne cub These women live in all |
PARTS OF the city and Mrs. S1oo said /
ne attendance at the meetings was sur
1rising for numbers and regularity
lheSe meetings start in early in the
lrternoon and an hour and a half is
devoted to a social session during
vhlch the women sew. At present
hey are all busy making patch quilts.
frequently during this time a lecture
N some interesting household tonic is
'lven. Then there is a fifteen min
lte devotional service after which.
mere IS an interesting program pre-
ented by the members of one of the
women = clubs OF the city federation,
tier which the members OF the club
urnish refreshments Mrs. SIoo con
iuded by saying that if some one
ared to give her Christmas present
I five or ten yards Of bright calico
ne would appreciate it and that 1t
would go in the patch Quilts.
Make Aprons and Gym Suits.