New Britain herald., 1919-10-23

 the hope that "the Lord will reward them all according to the riches of his marvellous srace.''
 A passing conversation with po- liceman, who had noted two loating boys was responsible for MT. King berg's first idea of d home, according to his own statements and it was in 1903 that the institution was started. Its start is thus described:
 "The boys came on the 22nd of May, 1903, and on the 27th we moved into our new quarters on Ozone Heights, having no other furniture than the bed given to us by the school teach CT (previously mentioned) one table one kerosene lamp, one kettle two small window screens and a few dishes Beyond these things there was nothing in the house, not a shade for any of the windows, not a chair not a piece of carpet on any of the floors. But what was lacking in out ward comforts was richly and abund- antly made up by inward blessings. We were so contented. Some people took pity on us because we were so poor, others thought we were fools for starting such work a1togeth- CT empty handed *. Our sup plies were inadequatea nd ofttimes we had nothing at all. But if it hap pened that every particle of food was used up for breakfast, when dinner time came there was always some- thing to give the children, and I can never remember a single day in the history of the institution when we have not been able, through the grace of God. to give the children three meals a day.
 The benefits that were given are then described and the upbuilding of the present home gone into. The building fund now amounts to s2O,- already been bought. There are 139 children in the six different houses now under the care of MT. KHngberg. From May 22, 1903, to the 22nd of May 1919, it is testified that the sum of $164, 4,5S1.2S has been granted by the grace of God and without the need of asking any human being for a penny.
 MT. Klingberg, in closing, thus touches upon what he considers an important question:; Many have the Childrens Home when you oie, MT. Klingberg?' Well the question is very important and I shall try to answer it in the following way: Dur ing the past few years I have often made this a matter of prayer. My thought has been that if the Lord should be pleased to enlarge this work and if there be a need for it's continuance I would then call a young man with esta blished Christian prin- cipes and a good business education to become my assistant and if he out lives me carry on the work on the same principles and in perfect har- mony with the board of trustees. But in this as well as in other things con- corning the future, I say with the Master, Thy will be done.' My Fath- CT knows what's best. Whether I live or die my hope and prayer is that God may bless the Children's Home
  give unto those He puts in charge of the work wisdom and ability to en- large the Home as there may be need for enlargement from time to time, a good measure of common sense and large, warm hearts that they may un- derstand that under the ragged eager hearts are beating, and that each boy is a rough piece of marble that can be transformed into a beau tiful living figure with a strong body and . fine soul and that each girl is a pearl that can be polished and be fitted for the crown of Him who is the King of kings and the Lord of lords''
 The list Of donors is indeed a lengthy one and it is made up of names from many districts. Mr. klingberg has evidently earned his re- ward already in the sterling work that he is accomplishing so well. It is hardly fitting that we take OcCa- sion to congratulate him upon his eff forts inasmuch as he seems to be get ting the support from one beyond us. But we may not help saying to our