The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1913-12-25
The Masonic Home.


(his first year as superintendent OF the
home), says that there were more ad
missions and more deaths during the
year than in any previous year in the
history Of the institution, there having
been fitty-fve admissions and twenty
eight deaths. There were only
thirteen discharges from all causes
only one of which was dismissal
The annual report Of August 81 1912
showed the following membership:
Men 81, women 81, boys 80, girls 50
total 176; and the report for the year
1918 shows membership as follows:
Men 5S, women &c, boys 81, girls 81
total 1872, a net increase OF 10,
Mr. Baker says that the atmosphere
Of the home is noticeably pleasant and
he attributes this very largely to the
efforts OF the members of the institu'
ton. With the cheerful cooperation
which has been accorded the superin
tendent and matrons it has been pos
sible to realize their purpose OF max
ing the Masonic home Of Missouri as
near to that home which is so dear to
every heart as is possible. Cheerful
ness and unselfShncss contribute
most to this result The old people
particularly have shown remarkable
diligence in the preserving OF this
condition and deserve great credit for
their loyalty,
Only one child was lost during the
year and she is nov seeking readmis-
sion 10 the home. Three little girls
were admitted during the month OF
August aud several others are prepar-
ing for admission. The children very
readily and very quickly become ad-
justed to their surroundings in the
home and credit for this is due largely
to Mrs. Baker, their matron, and TO
the character and kindness Of their
four competent governesses. A new
fire proof building is needed for the
children and Mr.. Baker hopes to be
able to have such structure erected
at no distant day.
The advantage at the new hospital
are more apparent each year. Mr.
Baker says it is a comfortable home Tor
the beridden brothers and sisters OF
the home and place OF sale refuge
for the sick. The Ms mi: h)ms of
Missouri is the only home Of its kind
with an efficient hospital.
Miss Ruth Overton who attained her
18th birthday last May, was given a
course in the business schools Of St..
Louis and has recently secured a posi-,
ton in that city. In this connection
Mr.. Baker says:
Our daughter is leaving her child
hoods home, likewise the familiar sur
roundings Of her girlhood, and the por'
tails OF womanhood, too, opened for her
within these walls. She has passed
her probation as school girl, has mast.
cred the details Of a business educa-
ton and has been launched by her
foster parents upon that sea CT basi'
ness life which becomes, also the
iruition Of her labors. She is taking
farewell OF brothers than whom none
could be more courageous and kind,
Of sisters who have shared her joys and
sorrows and who have with tender
sympathy sought 10 shield her from the
ruder blowa oi experience. Her own
share in this duty Of every hour has
been efficient and earnest. She can
have no regrets to leave behind else
the purposes Of this Masonic home
have not been realized and human ef-
fort has again proven a failure. II we
look into her shining eyes and read
Alright the sentiment blazing there,
we shall discern no CLEAN at the part
ing, but only the glory OF achieve
ment Of success fairly won, Of pride in
what she will never fail to remember
as her ancestry after the natural one
The realization that she is home gir
will ever be TO her joyous recolect
ion. Otherwise we have failed, ard VIC
admit no failures. Our work is per
petual and continuous and she shall bt
home girl to US always, ever ouI