The St. Mary banner., 1922-11-18
ORPHANS HOME FUND.

Our attention has been nubIir1,,
drawn to the great need Of = p1od.
ern Orphans Home in Southwps.
louisiana. The Institution will BE-
under the administration of Cath9.
llc Sisters. 1t will be open to receive
orphans Of all creeds. No distinction
on the score Of religion will be made
and every orphan child worthy OF az
education, home influence and train
ing will be cared for.
Recognizing that in this broad
work of mercy there is no room for
intolerance, broad minded and repra-
sentative citizens of different creeds
nave not only applauded the move.
ment but will shape its progress bv
their counsels and will be associated
with the success which must result
The local advisory committee. an.
pointed to cooperate with the central
1oard Of directors, located at Lafav-
cite, is composed of: Wilbur II
Kramer, Chairman; Rene H. HimeI
secretary; L. B. Tarlton, Treasurer:
Mrs: c. A. O'Niell, Mrs. c. N
Horton, Mrs. A, Gordon Jacobs, Mrs.
}. c. Blevins, Charles N. Frost, Rev
}. j. Rousseau, L. o. Pecot, James
4. Chauvin, E. A Delahoussave, P
Z. Burguieres, E. A. Boudreaux AMI
H. W. Kappel. " '''
The Orphans Home will be locat- |
ed at some proper place in our ser
ion. 1t will be built with a view of |
giving the orphans such proper hous
ng facilities as modern civilization
demands and such educational and
'ecreational opportunities as are re-
lulred by the young. While atten-
ion will be given to education, each
hid will be drilled in those essen
lals OF citizenship which qualify him
o take his rightful position as
elf-respecting American citizen.
Commensurate with the success of
ur undertaking will be our ability
o make additional provision for
hese children. Our aim is to raise
uficient funds not only to erect the
necessary BUILDINGS and provide for
heir equipment, but to furnish the
'oys who reach the age of fourteen
With such continuing education
long the lines of agriculture and
Industry as will fit them for the bat
lie of life. We want to hold them in
ur section as respected, competent
nd equipped citizens, able to stand
With us and continue the expansion
f this wonderful section of Louisi-
ma.
The active soliciting for this fund
yill begin the first week of Decem-
er and within week of active can
assing it is hoped that every citi-
en- will be given an opportunity to
ontribute generously to this worthy
ause
The problem of orphan children
ppeals SO strongly to every one
hat we feel no one will measure a
rudging gift but will contribute to
he fullness of his giving power
Those who so desire may pay their
in cash. Those whose
ash may not equal the amount they
esire to give, or who may find the
living of cash at this time to be In
may sign pledge COW
ring a period of five years. They
'ay divide their contributions as
hey wish. No interest is charged
pom pledges. In the event of the
cath of a pled"er the pledge be-
omes Immediately cancelled.
Believing earnestly that our peo-
lie are proud to be citizens of South
rest Louisiana. we appeal to them
D make. possible the ambition tc
aise this fund quickly and thus care
or our own work of charity-the
ousing and education of the or
haned little ones from our owr
arishes.
.OCAL PUBLICITY COMMITTEE.