The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-15
REAL HOME WILL
 HELP WOMEN 10
 BETTER THEIR LIFE
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 As you come to the house. 591 Myr- tyIe avenue. you are impressed by the homelike atmosphere which is appar- ent even from the street, and the thought comes to you that this, the new headquarters Of the Bridgeport Protective Associations is admirably chosen.
 The house Is large, but a couple of small verandas and a comfortable looking bay window or two, take from E it any idea of forbidding formality. A we'll kept hedge. suggestive, perhaps, shielding which the guests at the home will receive outlines the front of the property. On one side there is a green and shaded lawn over which several trees extend their branches. Above all, there is an air of respect ability about the place, the influence of which can only be for the good
 Miss Katherine Hewitt the superin- tendent, who Ereets you at the door, is a most charming, motherly woman whose kindly disposition Is quite ap- parent.
 She was for over seven years con@ nected with the New York State Training school at Hudson, N. r. where young girls between the ages Of B and 16 are kept Here they are taught various branches of domestic science and, at the end of their term
  ped to earn an honest respectable living in the world. She has also had. other experience in educational lines.
 While the home is intended primari- 1y for girls and younger women, pro- tection will never be refused to any woman, no matter what her age or condition
 It is not intended to be a boarding home, but any who are able to pay may do so. It's purpose is to serve as a sort Of rescue station where unfor- turate girls and women may come until they recuperate rom Tnelr wretchedness. Miss Hewitt will en- deavor to find suitable, honest ern- pIoynent for them and to help them in every way possible.
 The furnishings of the headquarters keep up the homeIike atmosphere, which is so striking on the outsids.
 To the right as you enter, there is a small reception room furnished sim July but cheerfulIy. The dining room is especially interesting and is most suggestive of the intimacy of the dam fly circle. The pretty china and sil- been donated by difrerent stores and factories of the city. There is just enough room for the 10 girls which the headquarters will accommodate at one time and the matron superintend- ent
 it line SQDST1nCSnQGnLsS fO1lIC9 IS most attractively furnished The kitchen has an up-to-date range and other modern appointm ents. Then there is a long, wide corridor where the girls may have their little entertainments. and good times.
 The assembly room which is being furnished by the Lucy P. Andrews branch ef the International Sunshine society, will be an attractive gather ing place with it's simple but pretty furniture
 On the second floor there are the bed rooms and dorrnitories, also. the matron and superintend bath, and the large bath which has been provided for the girls. The beds are all new and splendtdIy furnished. Many of them have been provided by private individuals or by societies.. There are three or four in the large dornitories and less in the smaller ones
 The work room is also on this floor, and here the girls will be taught sew ing, basketry, millinery and so forth. There is also a room for the use of any one who is i'll. On the third floor, there are two dormitories. an attic and a place where things may be stored.
 The formal opening of the home will be a reception held this after noon from 4 until o'clock. at which the various officers, directors and com mittees will welcome all visitors who are interested in the work of the as- sociation.