The Democratic advocate., 1909-04-02
M.P.HOMEFOR THE AGED
MRS. LYNN R. MEEKINS, OF BALTI-
MORE, PRAISES THIS INSTITUTION
Says Condition, Management and Gen
eFal Excellence Is Unsurpassed

Mrs. Lynn r. Meekins was In
Westminster last week and made a
visit to the Methodist Protestant
Home for the Aged on Main Street.
Mrs. Meekins, whose father was Rev.
Dr. Augustus Webster, is much inter-
ested IN charity work and is a mem
Der OF boards OF important institu-
tions In Baltimore. She found the
Home In Westminster 80 attractive
that she contributed the following to
the Baltimore Star OF last Saturday,
the article being illustrated with q
fine picture of the Home:
One Of the most useful and inter-
estlng institutions In the state is the
Home for Aged Men and Women of
the Methodist Protestant Church.
Westminster has long been a center
of this domination. 1t founded here
the Western Maryland College, which
occupies the western heights of the
city, and which has a group OF build
in9s and faculty and a student body
worthy OF the best admiration Ad-
joining the college is the Theological
Seminary, which supplies annually
well-trained clergymen to the church.
In addition 70 these, the Methodist
Protestant church on Main street is
one Of the largest and most flourish
Ing congregations In the city. More
over, the two most distinguished men
of the church reside here-Rev. DIR.
Thomas II. Lewis. president of the
college, and DIR. j. W. Herring, comp
troller OF Maryland, VINO has been a
leader for many years In the develop
ment OF the Methodist Protestant
Church.
Thirteen years ago the church de-
clded upon Westminster as the best
location for the institution which was
10 be O real home for the aged of the
denomination. A splendid old resi-
denee, well elevated on the eastern
slope OF the city, was found at the
corner OF Church and Main streets,
and was adapted 10 It's new purpose
and completely renovated and refur-
nished. Under the direction Of Mrs.
n o. Grimes, president, and six other
managers. the home has been very
ably conducted. and has become n
model OF It's kind Comfort Is the
keynote OF the whole building. and Il
Ia kept In perfect condition The
food ls abundant and OF the best quail
ity. There has been no death for three
years. Miss Murray mas had charge
Of the home for Eve years. and her
administration has been most success
full The home ls supported by the
churches OF the Maryland Conference.
each contributing a stated amount an
nually, and by private contributions.
This home IL an admirable example
Of what can be done in practical phil
anthropy by the modern church. No
phase OF life Is so touching In It's
helplessness. so pathetic In all Ita ap-
! peal as the old man or the old woman
who has lost all and VINO stands alone
In the hurry and worry OF the world.
IL IL the opportunity OF every church
to establish haven or rest for It's
| people who have grown old and who
need aid. Age loses much OF It's nor
ror when one can realize the posai-
bilities Of ending ones daya amid COM
fort and attractive surroundings. The
physical demands may be met and tho
material needs looked after, and this
service becomes practical religion,
which brings solace to lonely hearts
and minds. II has been the province
OF the writer 10 visit homes for tne
aged, and Of all the institutions that
have been seen there is none that sur
/ passes the condition. management and
| general excellence OF this cheerful
home, founded and maintained by the
Methodist Protestants.