The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-31


 adopted by the board of managers soon after her death and which I may be permitted here to incorporate. It was as follows:
 By the death of Mrs. George M. Curtis the managers of the New Ha- ven Orphan Asylum are moved to place upon the records of the institu- tion their sense of the value of her llfe's work as well as of the loss which has been sustained in her death.
 Mrs Curtis was a wise master builder-a leader and organizer of for ces which she utilized with consum- mate skill and tact. not only in de- veloping the institution over which she so long presided, but in the develop ment of a personal character which had long commanded the love and res pect of her associates, and which, now that the support of her presence is withdrawn. they realize all the more fully to be worthy of their emulation and reverent memory. The duty inn posed upon her survivors of building upon the foundation which she has so firmly laid seems to them, withou; her guidance. an almost impossible ono.
 The life of Mrs. Curtis was one of unusual completeness. The qualities which 1t exhibited, many of them to a rare degree, could not tend otherwise Clear in judgment. of dignifed but kindly mien, just, quick and firm ir her decisions, capable of analysing and presenting every subject iE manner at once correct, convincing and, there fore, final, while governed by the high. est moral and religious impulse, al these, in remarkably happy balance combined to form a character admir-. able for it's strength, symmetry and usefulness. Such fitness for life early found it's fitting and congenial field o labor. It is largely through the wis dom, devotion and executive ability O Mrs. Curtis, it's chief executive officer that the New Haven Orphan Asylum has for nearly quarter century stood foremost in the support and affection of the citizens of New Haven. Sht hath indeed bulded well. The insti. tuition she so loved and to which sh, gave her life is a noble and abiding monument to her worth. Her beques to us is an honored name ant memory"
 Turning now to the statistical recor of the past year, we note the usua numerical changes.
 Number of children aided during the
 year ...,-.,.,s....,..-.. IS New admissions ''.'...,......'..... Returned to friends ,..........,... 1 Placed at service ...,.........,...... Given for adoption ......,..,..,... Sent to the Home for Incurables.. Sent to George Junior Republic.... Died ..........'.,............ Present number under asylum care IF
 In the Nina-Lynette nursery twenty four babies, ranging in age from fe' days to about two and a half year: have been cared for during the yea Of this number, five have been returne to friends, three have been promote to the house nursery and two hay died. There are at present thirteen re maining
 On the 18th of February Israt Frank, aged four months, died of tubel culosis. The father took charge of tn burial.
 Clara Senderloff nearly two month old, died on the day following of ma nutrition. The burial was also take charge of by the father.
 The asylum has maintained it's aver age health record. There have beer however, two mild epidemics, one ( humps, the other of chicken-pox, br the Ives cottage has not been opene during the year. Such condition ( general health can but reflect favorabl upon those having the children i charge.
 The work of the school has progress ed with comparative uniformity not wlthstanding the Interruptions whic are always incident to the. coming an going of the children. Its superinter dence has fallen thls year under Fran | o. Jones, who has shown personal 1T terest in it's welfare The kindergarte under the excellent management { Miss Lantz and her assistant. Mis Helen Lantz, commands increased il terest yearly, vindicating the wisdol of it's establishment
 The boys manual training class COT ducted on Saturday mornings, afford an opportunity for valuable and lmpor ant instruction. It is part of or purpose to introduce more lnoder methods, which will enlarge it's ust | fitness.
 CorrespondingI useful to the girls the sewing class for which we are 1T debted to volunteer teachers who's willing sacrifice of time and effort hs been cheerfully and faithfully givel Miss Josephine Pease continues to giy yearly prizes to these classes.
 The influence which our matron @ erts is one which we are glad again Iemphasize It inspires affection an loving obedience of the children. H. methods for entertaining them al unique and constitute a voluntary SCI vice on her part which not only giv, evidence of her ability in their gener management and moral training, bu through happy anticipation of the par they are themselves to take in thes entertainments, which are usually il Istructive, promotes the cheerfulne! and contentment of their daily life
 We also recognize the patience ar lmotherly care of the matrons who prt side over the nurseries.
 The services of our steward and tf whole corps of helpers give gratifyir tavidanpa ,1f INxrol .xvi+1, |