Evening journal., 1909-05-20
FINANCES OF
THE DAY NURSERY
Annual RepOri Shows Charity
had S1,075 On Hand at
Close of Year

The annual report of the Day Nur-
sery and Hospital for Babies has just
been issued Many interesting statis-
tics and much other valuable infor-
nation Of this splendid institution are
given.
Following is the report.
Three years ago a prominent ply
sician of this city said to the Board
of Managers, Your institution is the
only one of its kind i'm the city. or
state, that is open to receive sick chill
dren at all times. When the public
understands this more thoroughly, and
also the amount OF good work you are
doing, they vii lrespond generously to
its support" His words were pro-
phetic, for the public is coming to un-
derstand, in a manner most gratifying,
the splendid work which the institu-
tion is doing, and the important place
IL fills in the city's needs
THE recent acquisition Of the ad-
joining property opens up a new era
of usefulness, and fulfls a cherished
wish of the late Bishop of the Do
cese, through whose generous bequest
the mortgage on the old building was
/ DulNIdSN
price of the new building is $500, OF
which Mr.. Henry B. Thompson has
contributed $500 as an initial payment
The managers hope TO raise the entire
purchase price, as we'll as $500 addi-
tional for repairs and equipment.
within the next few weeks, so as to
avoid the placing of a mortgage upon
the property even for a small amount
| ttTp krfettr al fbn fin, t.rorlr Japo Ia, the
past, and the much greater work il will
now be able TO undertake, the mana
gers bespeak the prompt and generous
assistance Of the people of Delaware
generally. as well as of those who live
in Wilmington. since the institution
does not restrict its ministration Ia
the city, but opens its doors freely
to any needy case.
"A brief summary Of the annual re-
port is herewith appended for the in
formation of the public:
Average number cared for per month II
Total cases OF illness ........94
Operations Observation-Disclosures.
Several OF the children that died
during the year were brought to the
institution in extremis, but everything
possible was done TO make their last
moments comfortable and free from
lpain.
Following is the report OF the treas
urer of the Day Nursey and Hospital
for Babies. for the year ending Decem-
Der Slst, 1905:
Receipts-Baiance cash on hand jan
uary 1st, 1905 S36S.95; received from
State appropriation $500; received
from moonlight sail. S419,2O; received
from lawn fete, SL13S.24; received from
subscriptions. S76S.75; received from
contributions. S44S9l; received from
Thanksgiving day offerings. $22346;
received from church pledge fund
$94.S0; received from Woman's Auxil-
iary. S77; received from Junior Aux
iliary Cfor repairs). $3.50; received
from lodges and guilds, S4O.O6; receiv-
ed from Children's Board. S542.S5; re-
ceived from Jars, S52.3S; received from
rebates, $3s.64; received from bank in
terest S11O6. Total S474O.30.
Disbursements.-Paid superintendent
for salary. $500; paid superintendent
for housekeeping. $3.50; paid foi
housefurnfshings S4765; paid for re-
pairs and improvements. S143.96; pal,
for milk, $3.50; paid for gas. Ss5.12; pal,
for ice, S2S.SO; paid for coal and wood
s371.50: paid for telephone, s32.25 PAL,
for water rent 1921; paid for insur
ance on house and furniture. S6S3
paid for printing reports. postals. etc.
S6344; paid for drugs and dispensary
S11t.44; paid for miscellaneous, S19572
paid interest on mortgage April an'
October. S99; balance cash on hand
December 81, 1908, s1,o75.ss. Total
S4.74O.3O.
"The work is carefully supervised
and all funds expended with an ey
to economy and the best results.
is planned to establish a kindergarten
and day nursey, so that mothers VIII
are compelled to go out to work ma,
have safe place in which to plac
their little ones. Hitherto, the entir
space available has been needed 70
hospital purposes alone.
Certainly no more worthy charit
could be presented TO the people o
Delaware than the work of this in
stitution; and the managers feel tina
O. future of widening usefulnes
+ is assured. If the good people. VIII
r have the welfare and comfort of tn
e helpless and distressed on their hearts
{ will come to their assistant gener
e ously and promptly.
"Au contributions should be sent 4
Miss Elizabeth Draper, treasurer. VII
q mington. Delaware. care being takei
to designate them for the New Build
ing Fund