The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-15


 mittee and all are very grateful to it for what it has done. We are heartily thankful to the ladies and gentlemen who, by their generous donations to our building fund, have made it possi- ble for us to pay down the sum of $3,1O0, They have our deep apprecia- ton and gratitude.
 Last April we sustained an irrepsra- ble loss in the death of our first vice president, Mrs George B. Farnam. Her heart and interest were always in -our work and her gracious presence was ever an inspiration. Six of our board have been called upon to part with some dear one during the past year, and they have had extended to them the heartfelt sympathy of all the officers and managers.
 Mrs. F Foote Thompson's resigna- tion was rendered and accepted last June
 Our treasurer rendered his resiglla- ton at the December meeting and the l board was loath to accept it. We are all deeply sensible of the time and energy expended by him during the siv years of faithful service as treas ur@r and We are most grateful to him for all he has done. We are glad that he will remain on our board and con- tinue his interest in our work.
 Two new members have been added to the board, namely, our Governors wife, Mrs, Rollin S. Woodruff who is co-worker with Mrs r. p Newton at Dwight Place church, and Mrs. F L. Davis, who represents the Westvile Congregational church.
 At present twenty-two churches are represented on our board by twenty six ladies who so kindly. give their time to collect contributions from their respective church members The list of churches and names of the la dies are as follows: Mrs. Rollin S. Woodruff, Mrs Frederick P Newton, l Dwight Place church: Mrs. Henry B. Farnam, Center church; Mrs C. H. Augur. Grand Avenue Congregational church; Mrs. Charles C. Treat, How ard Avenue Congregational church; Mrs. F. R. Luckey, Humphrey Street Congregational church; Mrs. Cyrus w. Kellogg, Davenport church. Mrs. Nor ris F Tyler. Miss Merwin. Church of the Redeemer; Mrs. George B. Stew ems, College chapel: Mrs. H. A. War her, Plymouth church: Mrs F. G. Davis, Pilgrim church; Mrs. Eugene Buckman, Presbyterian church; Mrs. De Baum, East Pearl St, NJ. E. church; Mrs l.. L. Davis, Westville, Congrega- tional church; Mrs H. B. Armstrong, Trinity M. K. church; Mrs. C. N. Damn, Mrs. w. Scott Flames, First M. E. church; Mrs. Thomas H. Fulton, Howard Avenue NJ. E. church; Mrs. Benjamin F. Richards, West Haven M. E. church; Mrs. S J Fox. Mrs. Edward M. Bradley, Calvary Baptist church; Mrs. Robert E. Manross. First Baptist church; Mrs. William P. Tut tie, Trinity F. E. church; Mrs r. l.. Weld, St. Pauls P. F. church; Mrs. c, B. Bolmer, St. Thomas P. E. church. United church sets aside one Sundays collection for us
 The officers, advisory committee and board of managers number 41 all told. During the year we have held nine regular and five. special meetings with an average attendance of sixteen
 We owe great deal of gratitude to MT. x. l.. Perry, who has been so ready to give legal advice and ser vice to our girls during the past year. He has been instrumental in getting substantial monetary redress for many thus causing them to feel that they were not wholly dependent or penni- less.
 To our beloved superintendent be- longs great credit for the harmonious and cheerful atmosphere of the home There are few persons who combine tact, decision and motherly interest in so large degree as our dear super- intendent. Her work is accomplished by winning rather than forcing a girl to do right She always knows just when and how to act and what to say, a most important factor in conduct ing home along our lines: for one cannot waver for an instant in her decision or action when dealing with girls of our type. It is the unanimous wish of the officers and board of man. agers that her health and strength will permit her to remain our super- intendent so long as we carry on this work. She is our mainstay and pror and We need her presence and person. ality more than ever in the entering upon our enlarged work May God in spire and guide her in His own De- culiar way, and show her how much she is needed in our mission.
 We have been particularly forum. ate in our matron. Miss Chapman who has rendered valuable help in he, department at the home. We feel very grateful to her for all her interes, and excellent work there and earnest. ly hope that she may continue with us. We extend our hearty thanks tc all who have rendered us aid in any way during the past year, and would solicit their good wishes and valuable assistance during this present year
 And now as we enter upon the year 1908 with seemingly many problems to solve and difficulties to overcome let each one of us feel his and her personal responsibility in making this an historic year for us Let us work with will and firm belief that God will aid us in the future as wonderful ly and genuinely as He has in the past We are only six years old and have been able to acquire our own home, a fact which proves that we can accom- plish many things when we have the determination and faith in God So le, us be up and doing Gods work. SUD- ported by His aid and inspired by the many efforts of ours which He has blessed in the years past
 Respectfully submitted.
 MRS. CLARENCE B. BOLMER.
 Secretary.
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