Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-02-14
Presbyterian Orphans Home
Republi5hed for a good reason

have no Orphans Home in the state.
They send their money, always
gladly accepted, and their orphans
who are not always accepted, to the
Thornwell Orphange, Clinton, sc.
The matter was brought to a
climax recently, by this Institution
shutting its doors against a little
Georgia boy, fatherless, and without
a home, because he was not a good
boy" and those interested in him
could not vouch for his character
and good behavior. They candidly
wrote the Superintendent admitting
that he might not be good boy"
that he had 30 wings, nor any place
for them, but heneeded a home and
some one to train him for useful
life. The autocratic head Of this
Christian Home, however, had his
way, and the little fellow.was turned
down. Those who so kindly befriend-
ed him, finally secured a place for
him in one of the Homes in Macon.
One Of the persons interested in
his behalf is Rev. H. E. Mcclure, of
Waynesboro, Ca, formerly Supt. of
the Palmer Orphanage, Columbus,
Miss. He is also like myself, in
favor of locating the Presbyterian
Orphans Home in Fitzgerald.
The above mentioned incident
has awakened a deep interest in the
hearts Of number of Presbyterians,
of establishing an Orphanage in
Georgia.
The question now is, do the citi-
mems of Fitzgerald want this home
located here? 1t will call for some
sacrifices On the part of its friends
here, but blessings in return hun
dred fold greater, will be given to
those who help to care for Gods
poor, "Inasmuch as We have done
it unto the least of these"
The city of Fitzgerald, I am sure
will gladly donate the land on which
to build the Home In return, this
Home will, when fairly started, and
in running order, be of material help
to Fitzgerald. 1t will pay out for
its necessary supplies from 800 to
400 dollars a month. It will be
supported by the Presbyterian
chuch at large throughout Georgia,
and by gift and requests from in
dividuals, and its friends in the
State and elsewhere. In talking the
matter over with other Presbyte-
rians in other parts of Georgia, I
have urged that the Home be located
here for these reasons: Because OF
its very favorable health conditions
because of its geographic location
in the state, because of its agricul-
tural advantages, as it is in food
fruit and stock raising section rather
than a cotton section, and also be-
cause of its splendid railroad facili-
ties. 1t is the Gate City of Southern
Georgia.
One word, as to who will be
received. Children will be received
from any part of the state, or the
south, also children of foreign pa
rents who have meet with misfor-
tune or death. But with the distinct
understanding they are to be trained
up in the Protestant faith, just the
same as our own children, and will,
when sent out, be placed only in
christian homes. We are as fully
responsible to God for their religious
training as for their temporal main
flamenco. Our church is pledged to
this. Should this Institution be
planted here? We ask the people
of Fitzgerald to welcome and cherish
it for the sake of Him who once
called little children to Himself.
The presence among you of His
little ones, and the ministry of their
lowly dependent lives, will be a
blessing to your city.
CLAUDE LORD.