Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-29
Two Serve Long Time

Mrs. p. L. Perine was then president of the association and Mrs.
George Tnden one of the trustees. The latter is now president sne
and Mrs. Perne, who served as the executive head until illness
nee, ssitau ed her resignation, have been officers of the association
all through its existence. 1t is worthy Of note that three of the early
po. Zinent workers in the charity have celebrated their golden we'd
dings. these three being Mrs. Perine. Mr.. J.. !. McLain and Mrs.
C. W. Clark.
BY force of circumstances and its own desire the association.
whih started to administer outdoor relief only, came to broaden its
activities and the Old Peoples Home was instituted. Old women
ere at first solely received there. Speaking of them in her annual
report of 1889. Mrs. Perine said: II speak first of our Christian
in a comfortable condition; and did we need any reward for our work
and anxiety, we surely have it as they press u hands say with
fearful earnestness, 4 thank God for what you have done for w.
Dear old friends! May we never grow weary while we have the
power to brighten the dismal pathway now SO YEARLY trodden by
falterfng footsteps.
Little children, too, claim a large share Of our sympathy in that
home-so small yet s full. Dear little things! whose lives have
kRVwn nothing of a home where love is the ruling power. What Is
saddeI tfGn a toyess childhood! Let u IS tax hem mo III hearts
as Y eli as into the home, and give them a experience which shall
help them through the early years, when temptations III strong and
the little hearts re weak to resist"
BY this time the womens Christian association was also con-
due ng a home for young women, which supplied the necessity later
filled by the Young Women's Christian association. VI this WORK.
"ghe Young women's home is a delight to us all; so many dear
girls there sheltered from the intrtgues of strangers, and a home
where they may come when the wearisome day and the monotonous
tread ere over-s home Of brightness, warmth and genial comfort
with god books. music and all that is attractive.
Our womans exchange, though only of recent organization
has already through the good management and perseverance u Its
committee. become one of the most successful departments of our
work. 1t helps people to help themselves, and opens avenues for
many branches Of art and industry to become a medium of support to
our burdeped women who might shrink from coming In contact with
the heartless public
Ire Old peoples home is unique among institutions of the kind.
because the title home" is not in this case q misnomer. 1t is not
an ecsv task to prevent a large institution. in which methodical sys-
ten must needs be followed. from acquiring a n air and atmosphere
s. I lid and formal that even the chance visitor feels something Of
con trpint on entering the doors. Except in military barracks such
severity OF aspect is a thing which matrons and superintendent of
hor es and asylums, etc. know that they should avoid but find
themselves generally powerless. The reason for this is not hard to
discover Unless such strict and methodical formalities be the Gus
tor. things are apt to grow confused. all semblance of discipline is
lost cost of operation increases and the whole institution becomes
der oralzed