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Ladies' Christian Union .- Established 1858. 27 and 28 Washington Square (North). Object : the temporal, moral and religious welfare of women, particularly of young women, who are dependent upon their own exertions for support. There were 93 constantly cared for last year. $35,781.28 was received and $18,488.29 was expended. Mrs. S. F. Marsh, Superintendent.
The Union has a Branch at No. 308 Second avenue, and on that $16,177.63 was expended. Mrs. Ellen M. Delaie, Superintendent.
Ladies' Deborah Nursery and Child's Protectory,-Established 1878. 38 East Broad- way and 428 East 83d street. Poor destitute Hebrew children be- tween the ages of two and fourteen years are admitted and cared for. Application to any committing magistrate in New York city or to the members of the Hebrew Society will insure admission. Children who are inclined to be truants are also admitted on application of parents or their guardians. 390 cared for during the year. The expenses were $20,000. For other information write to the Super- intendent of the institution at either address. Dr. M. Blumenthal, Attending Physician.
Ladies' Hebrew Lying-in Relief Society. Established 1877. Asylum 58 St. Mark's place. Maintains an asylum for Hebrew women who are in dis- tress and about to be confined, and to whom shelter is given. The child is furnished with clothing. Apply any day but Saturday or Sunday at the asylum.
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Leake & Watts Orphan House. - 一
Organized 1843. House, 110th street, bet. 9th and 10th avenues. Children received free on the following conditions . Must be destitute orphans between the ages of three and twelve years, and mentally and physically sound. The application must be accompanied by a physician's certificate, and may be made by any respectable citizen. The orphans are kept till the age of fourteen, when they are either surrendered to relatives or in- dentured to trades. Number of inmates, 85 boys, 56 girls. For further information, apply to the Superintendent by letter or at the institution. Rev. R. M. Hayden, Superintendent ; Rev. Morgan Dix, Rector of Trinity Church, President; John M. Knox, Treasurer.
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McAuley Mission .- Opened, 1872. No. 316 Water street, near Franklin square. To help men and women to help themselves is why the mission is kept open night and day. Their wants are relieved and they are asked and encouraged to con- trol their passions and live like rational beings. 27,316 have attended the meetings during the year past. $4,233,31 was ex- pended during the year. J. F. Shorey, Resident Superintendent.
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Methodist Episcopal Home, of New York City. Established 1850. 255 West 42d street. A home for the aged and infirm communicants of the Methodist Episcopal Church in New York City. The applicant must have belonged to the church ten years, five of which must have been with some New York City church. All articles brought into the house are consid- ered its property, and applicants having money or property must secure the same to the Home. For other information, apply at the Home. Mrs. William L. Harris, President ; Mrs. M. Rogers, Treas- urer ; Mrs. George H. Morrison, Secretary .; Mrs. Frances A. Spencer, Matron.
Midnight Mission - The. - Established, 1868. Mission, 260 Greene street. Open day and night to receive penitent fallen women who may desire shelter and seek to amend their lives. The house accommodates permanently 35, but five beds
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are always kept vacant. After six months probation, should a girl remain, a place is found for her in some country town where she may retrieve the past and earn an honorable livelihood. 142 were cared for last year. 131 had temporary shelter and 282 were pro- vided with meals. $7,111.94 was received last year, and $2,037.58 was used for current cxpenses, the remainder for improvements to the Mission. Other information to be had at the Mission.
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Mission of the Immaculate Virgin .- Established 1870. N. E. cor. Lafayette Place and Great Jones street. Supported by the members of St. Joseph's Union. The mission is for the protection of the homeless and destitute children of the city, and is a temporary and permanent home for destitute boys without distinction, giving education, both sccular and relig- ious, and teaching habits of industry and self-reliance. Number in charge of the mission, 964 ; of whom 568 are located at the Branch at Mount Loretta, Staten Island. Rev. John C. Drumgoole, Director. Under the title of "St. Vincent's Relief," it relieves the outdoor adult poor. Over 8,000 so relieved last year.
Montefiore Home for Chronic Invalids .- 501 East 84th street. Organized, 1884. For Hebrews suffering from incurable diseases only. Has 25 beds. At present in the institution, 10. Supported by the Hebrew Chari- ties Association. J. M. Rice, Resident Physician, gives all information.
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New York Asylum for Lying-in
Women .- Established 1823. Respectable indi- gent women are given without charge accommodation and attend- ance. Also renders gratuitous medical aid to women during confinement at their homes. Confinements in house, 92. Cases attended to by district physicians, 311. Expenditures, $4,092.08. For other information, apply at the Asylum. Stanton Allen, M.D., Resident Physician.
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New York Christian Home for Intemperate Men. - Established, 1877. - Office, 117 Madison Avenue. The Home is designed to rescue the victims of intemperance by bodily rest, mental repose, immunity from annoyance, irritation or temptation, and through gospel influ- ence. During the past year 316 men received the benefits of the home. $21,739.50 was received and expended. The Home can accommodate 75 at one time. No one is received for less than four weeks. Board costs from $6 to $20 per week. Persons unable to pay are admitted, but must, on signing application, sign an agreement to the effect that when able he will pay $6 for each week he remains in the Home. Communications must be made to the resident Manager, 1175 Madison avenue. Rev. C. Stuart Dodge, President ; Henry C. Houghton, M. D., Secretary ; F. A. Booth, Treasurer.
New York Home for Convalescents.
- Established 1879. Home, 433 East 118th street. The Home affords temporary shelter and care, gives assistance in obtaining employment for worthy Protestant poor who may be discharged as convalescent from hospitals, or otherwise properly recommended. Expenditures last year, $1,430.71. Receipts, $1,666.34. President, Mrs. Dr. W. C. Palmer ; Secretary, Miss L. Houghton ; Treasurer, Mrs. B. Rhodes. Apply at the Home at any time during the day, with recommendations from any clergyman and physician. Mrs. C. Rutherford, Matron.
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New York Infant Asylum .- House of Reception and Lying-in Department 10th avenue, corner 61st street. Country Home at Mount Vernon, N. Y. Chartered 1865. Reor- ganized 1871. Object : The protection and care of unmarried women pregnant for the first time; needy inothers and their infants, found- lings and other needy children of two years old and under. Board given young girls for three weeks at $5 per week. Cared for during the year 984; children born 202; deaths 86. Expenditures for the year $68,894.25. Application must be made at the Tenth avenue House.
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New York Institution for the In- struction of the Deaf and Dumb. - Established, 1817. Tenth avenue and 162d street. Object : For instruction of the Deaf and Dumb. Supported by the State and sub- scription. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 taken, through the Commissioners of Charities and Correction. Boarders are taken at $300 per annum. Day pupils at $100 per annum. Last year 419 mutes were in the institution, 29 of whom were discharged. Re- ceipts during the year, from the State, through the institution itself, and from paying pupils, $109,332.85, all of which was expended. The institution has a reserve fund created by legacies, etc., amount- ing to $70,653.62. Hon. Erastus Brooks, President ; George A. Robbins, Treasurer ; Thatcher M. Adams, Secretary.
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New York Magdalen Asylum. - Or- ganized 1830 .- 88tlı street, between Madison and 5th Avenues .- Managed by the New York Magdalen Benevolent Society. Renders assistance to females who manifest signs of penitence and a desire to return to the path of virtue, by procuring for them respectable employment, and in other ways aiding them. Supported by private donations. and subscriptions from the Evangelical Churches. 197 persons were cared for during year. Received from legacies and otherwise, during 1884, $7,777.54. Paid out, $7,751.27. Mrs. Burr, Matron ; Miss A. M. Fellows, First Directress ; Mrs. A. G. Allen, Second Directress ; Mrs. Chas. Fanning, Assistant Treasurer ; Mrs. A. A. Redfield, Secretary.
New York Society for the Preven- tion of Cruelty to Children .- Incorporated 1874. Office, No. 100 East 23d street. Open all day and evening. E. T. Gerry, President ; W. L. Jenkins, Treasurer ; E. Fellows Jenkins, Superintendent. The society investigates and prosecutes all cases of cruelty to children. During the year 3,353 complaints were investigated and 2,336 children relieved. $35,882.90 was received, of which. $18,335.30 was expended for the workings of the society. $20,000 was paid on property held by the society. Surplus in bank, $10,334.45.
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Old Gentlemen's Unsectarian Home.
Incorporated 1876. Home, 175th street and 10th avenue. Aged men are received and cared for. Those who can must pay at least $1 per week, others are kept by private charity. 15 men were ad- mitted this year. Connected with the Home is a Children's Sani- tarium and Asylum. 60 children are there. Received from various sources $3,341.05. Expended $2,792.94. For other information apply at the Home. Mrs. A. J. Perkins, President: A. MacIntosh, Jr., Secretary; A. MacIntoslı, Treasurer; Dr. Geo. F. Jackson, Physician-in-charge; W. H. Ramscar, Superintendent.
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Orphanage of the Church of the Holy Trinity .- 400 East 50th street .-- For the care of orphans of respectable parents. Number in Orphanage, 20. For further information, apply at the Orphanage. O. B. Douglas, M. D., Physician-in-charge.
Orphan Asylum Society. - Founded in 1806. Asylum, West 73d street, between 11th aves and Riverside Drive. Objects : To gladly shield the destitute orphans of every clime, and rear them in the Protestant faith. Admitted to the Asylum during 1883, 221. Discharged, 45. Expenses $30,742.78. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Demarest, Superintendents. For other infor- mation apply at the Asylum, or call any Thursday from 9 to 12 A. M., at 29 East 29th street, where the Executive Committee hold their weekly sessions.
Orphans' Home and Asylum of the P. E. Church .- Incorporated, 1859. Forty-ninth street, between 4tlı and Lexington avenues. Governed by a board of Trustees and Managers, composed of ladies, representatives of nearly every Protestant Episcopal Church in New York City, and an Advisory Committee of Gentlemen. For those children who may be deprived of both parents, from 3 to 12 years of age and whose guardians desire them brought up in the doctrines of the Protestant Episcopal Church. The child receives an excellent
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public school education. Expenses last year $37,889.92. 201 chil- dren were cared for in 1884. Applications for admission must be made to the Receiving and Dismissing Committee every Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the Asylum. Mrs. Eugene Dutihl, First Directress ; Miss Annie M. Barnes, Chairman Receiving Committee.
Peabody Home for Aged and Indi- gent Women .- Founded 1874. Boston road, corner of Centre street, West Farms (New York City). A free and unsectarian home for poor but worthy females. Candidates for admission must be 65 years old and in positive need. The home is managed by an Association of ladies and is dependent on public charity. Twenty-six inmates were kept last year. Disbursements last year $3,814.72. Receipts, $3,824.68. For admission to the Home apply, with proper recommendations, to A. A. Olssen, Matron in charge.
Rt. Rev. Horatio Potter, D.D., LL.D .. D.C.L., President : Arthur W. Cutler, 20 West 43d street, Treasurer ; N. K. Freeman, M.D., Physician.
Presbyterian Home for Aged Women .- Organized 1866. Home, 73d street, east of Madison avenue. For the care of indigent aged women who must have been members of the Presbyterian or Reformed Dutch Church for three years, and must present satisfactory proof thereof by pastor or elder's recommendation. The applicants must be over 65 years old and must sign an agreement to either pay for them- selves or provide a responsible party to pay for them $3 per week as part payment for their board. There are 47 members in the Home at present. Receipts last year, $23,405.21. Expenditures, $15,578.42. Application for admission should be made to the Chairman of Com- mittee on Admissions, Mrs. J. M. Halstead, No. 18 West 17th street, or to the matron-in-charge at the Home. Mrs. Sheafe, First Direct- ress ; Miss Rachel L. Kennedy, Treasurer ; Mrs. Townsend, Sec- retary ; William P. Northrop, M.D., Attending Physician.
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Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum. - Established 1832. . For the care and instruction of Catholic orphans. Most Rev. Archbishop of the Diocese, M. A. Corrigan, President. John C. McCarthy, Treasurer. Francis J. Twomey, Secretary.
St. Patrick's Male Orphan Asylum, 5th Avenue, 51st and 52d streets, under charge of the Sisters of Charity. Number of inmates, 376. Sister M. Gonzaga.
St. Patrick's Female Orphan Asylum, Madison Avenue, 51st and 52d streets. Number of inmates, 386. Sister M. Clotilde.
St. Patrick's Female Orphan Asylum, 32 Prince street Number of inmates, 115. Sister M. Alexandrina.
Branch Asylum for Older Orphans, Boland Farm, Peeks- kill. Number of inmates, 102. Brothers of the Christian Schools. Bro. Lawrence, Director.
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Sailors' Snug Harbor .- Incorporated 1806. Home, New Brighton, S. I. Reached by steamboat from Pier 1, E. R. For maintaining and supporting aged. decrepit and worn out sailors. The Harbor is endowed. Application for admis- sion must be made in person, to the agent, at his office. The appli- cants must have documentary evidence of having been sailors before the mast five years under the American flag. There are now 824 seamen at the Harbor. For further information, apply to G. D. S. Trask, Governor ; Thomas Greenleaf, Controller ; Henry D. Joy, Physician-in-charge ; S. V. R. Bogert, Consulting Physician.
St. Ann's Home. (R. C.)-Established 1870. Ninetiethi street, near Avenue A. Destitute young girls are taken in and cared for and educated. Children from three years and upward taken. Has about seventy inmates at present. For further particulars or conditions, write or apply to the Sister Superior.
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St. Christopher's Home .- Established 1882. 212 West 50th street. The Home is an unsectarian one for children and young girls, and is free to all whose parents or rela- tives are unable to pay. The children attend public school, and are trained for home work. Has accommodations for 25. The institu- tion receives its support from a private individual. For other information apply to the Matron, at the Home. Miss J. E. Pierce, Matron.
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St. James' Home. (R. C.) -- Established 1870. 28 James street. For the protection and instruction in the Catholic faith of destitute girls from three to twelve years. The Sisters of Charity have charge, and the girls are kept until sixteen years of age and then sent to situations. Number now in the institution, 125. For further information, apply to the pastor of St. James' R. C. Church, or to Sister Eugenia.
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St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum .- Asylum 89th street and Avenue A. Orphans, half orphans, homeless and neglected children of German origin, are taken and cared for at any age, until they are sixteen years old, and able to do for themselves. They are given a good education by the Sisters of Notre Dame. There are 490 in the institution. Sister Gabriel, Superior. Rev. Dr. Kirner, Chaplain,
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St. Joseph's Home for the Aged .- 209 West 15th street. Established 1868. For the support of the destitute and indigent aged. Under charge of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. Number of inmates, 330. Sister M. Ulrica, Sister in Charge.
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St. Joseph's Industrial School and Home for Homeless Children. (R. C.) Established 1869. East 81st street, bet. Madison and Fourth ave- nues. A branch of the Institution of Mercy. A home for the pro-
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tection and education of young girls who are poor, and for children who are homeless from three years upward, if committed by a mag- istrate. 446 in the institution. Children of deceased or disabled soldiers are given the preference in admission. Sister M. Genevieve McDevitt, Local Superintendent.
St. Luke's Home for Indigent Chris- tian Females .- Opened May, 1852. Home, Madison avenue, corner 89th street. Objects : To provide for the temporal and spiritual welfare of the inmates, and enjoin upon them the Christian teachings of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Persons of respectability taken in reduced circumstances, whose application must be endorsed by some representative of the parish in which the applicant resides ; must also have been a communi- cant of the church for three years and resided in the city the same lengtlı of time. $200 must also accompany the application for ad- mission. 64 inmates are at present in the Home. Expenses last year, $9,118.28. Receipts, $17,618.21. Mrs. H. Smythe, President; Mrs. W. C. Moore, Treasurer. Miss MacDuffie, Matron at the Home.
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St. Mary's Lodging House for Girls. -Established 1881. House, 235 West 14th street. Respectable destitute girls seeking work in the city are sheltered and may re- main until employment is found for them, but must take first suit- able place offered. Creed or nationality not considered. Number benefitted during the year, 375. Apply at the house on any day. Miss Susan M. Osborne, President ; Miss Madeline Woodbridge, Secretary.
St. Michael's Home .- 383 Ninth Avenue. For the care of destitute children of St. Michael's Parish, at Green Ridge, S. I. Under charge of the Nuns of the Presentation. James McDonald, Secretary.
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St. Stephen's Home for Children (R.C.) -Founded 1870. Home, 145 East 23th street. In charge of the Sis- ters of Charity. The house is for destitute children of both sexes, under ten years of age, where they are educated and placed in situ- ations. There are 581 in the home. For further information, apply to the Sister Superior, at the home. Dr. J. J. Reid, Attending Physician. Has a branch house at New Dorp, S. I.
St. Vincent de Paul's Industrial School .- Established 1865. No. 343 West 42d St. Girls taken who are upwards of 12 years of age. They are given a religious, moral and industrial education, are taught dressmaking, embroidery and domestic duties. Those who cannot pay are re- ceived free. From those who can pay $135 per year is asked, The school is under the charge of the Sisters of Charity of Mount St. Vincent. Number pupils, 60. Sister M. Helena, Superior.
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St. Vincent's Retreat for the Insane. - Opened, 1879. Asylum, Harrison, Westchester County. Under the care and supervision of the Sisters of Charity. The number of inmates is limited. Further information to be had of the Superioress, at the Asylum.
Samaritan Home for the Aged .-
Established 1867. Home, 414 West 22d street. A pleasant home for aged and indigent men and women whose poverty is the result of misfortune. Open to all creeds. The applicant must be 65 years old, and if permitted to enter, a fee of $250 will be required. If the applicant has any property it must be secured to the Home. 36 persons were cared for last year. $6,437.62 was paid out, and $7,720.50 was received. Application must be made to the Commit- tee on Admissions, Miss Beach, Chairman, 18 West 39th street, or Mrs. Jane Sykes, Matron-in-charge of Home.
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Seaside Nursery. - Office, 37 Clinton Place, Cedar Grove, Staten Island. Established 1881. The Nur- sery is an auxiliary to the Floating Hospital of St. John's Guild, and under the same management. (See St. John's Guild.)
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Seaside Sanitarium .- Established 1876. Office, 185 Fifth avenue. For the relief of the out-door poor and care of sick children at Sanitarium at Hammell's Station, Rockaway Beach, during the summer. Over 5,000 taken during that time. For other information, apply to Henry King, Manager.
Shelter for Respectable Girls .- Organ- ized 1871. 308 West 22d street. Objects : To provide a refuge for homeless but respectable girls until they obtain situations where they may earn an honest and respectable living, and train girls for domestic service. Under the charge of a Board of Trustees; and supported by private charity. One of the charities of the Church of the Holy Communion. 85 women were cared for last year. Receipts, $7,879.54. Expenses, $5,377.12. Application made at the " Shelter," either by girls for admission, or by ladies desirous of obtaining girls, will be promptly answered. Catharine S. Jones, Treasurer, 328 6th avenue.
Sheltering Arms (The.) - Established October, 1864. Tenth avenue and 129th street. For the reception of homeless children between the ages of two and ten years. Blind and deaf mutes, crippled incurable children, children of poor mothers who are obliged to enter hospitals, children rendered home- less by fire, accident, or the intemperance or desertion of parents. Children are not surrendered to the " Arms," but are kept subject to order of parents or relatives. Children who are old enough at- tend school. The larger girls learn household work and trades. 166 children of both sexes were cared for during the year. Receipts for 1884, $33,686.80 ; expenses, $39,636.05. Rev. T. M. Peters, D.D., President ; H. C. Von Post, Secretary ; W. G. Langdon, Treasurer. Apply for relief to the President or at the institution.
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Sisterhood of the Good Shepherd .-
Organized 1869. House of the Order, St. Barnabas, No. 304 Mulberry street. The sisterhood minister to the poor, the sick, the outcast, the homeless, and care for little children. 175 children were cared for in the Day Nursery at St. Barnabas last year. The sisters make weekly visits to Bellevue, Emigrant and Homeopathic Hospitals, Ward's Island, the Nursery and Child's Hospital, 51st street and Lexington avenue, and Essex street prison. Last year they ministered to the wants of 2,096 unfortunates as well. Other information from Sister Ellen, Directress, 304 Mulberry street. J. H. Boyton, Treasurer ; O. W. Armstrong, Physician-in-charge.
Society for the Relief of the Desti- tute Blind. (P. E.)-Established 1869. 219 West 14th street. The worthy destitute blind are taken on recom- mendation of an Episcopal clergyman. During the year 36 were admitted. $5,818.80 was expended. For other particulars, inquire of any clergyman. J. H. Anderson, M. D., Physician-in-charge.
Society for the Relief of Destitute Children of Seamen .- Established 1846. West New Brighton, S. I. To afford help and protection to the destitute children of seamen, with proper arrangements for their health, comfort and education. Children must be between the ages of two and ten years, and are charged fifty cents per week board. Is dependent mainly on contributions and legacies from friends. Number of inmates, 127. Income last year, $8,418.56 ; expendi- tures, $11,999.71. Mrs. N. Marsh, President ; Miss H. E. Bogert, Secretary ; Mrs. A. C. Kingsland, Treasurer, 135 Fifth Avenue, New York. Dr. J. J. Van Rensselaer, Physician-in-charge. Miss A. M. Drew, Matron.
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Society for the Relief of Half- Orphans and Destitute Protestant Children .- Established 1835. Asylum, 67 West Tenth street. Destitute children of both sexes received between the ages of four and ten years. Children are boarded for the nomina- sum of 75 cents per week. 240 are now in the institute. For fur- ther information, address the Superintendent, Mrs. J. M. Campbell. Mrs. Geo. D. Phelps, 1st Directress ; Miss M. W. Bradley, Treas- urer.
Society of St. Martha .- Established 1881. Home, 51 E. 78th street. For the protection and training of children and young girls Children received for three years or more, accord- ing to age, provided full surrender to the Home is given by parents or guardian, with a small yearly charge for clothing expenses. Is supported mainly by the Foundress. Number of inmates 15. For information call at the Home. G. H. Houghton, D.D., President ; C. N. Kent, Secretary. Nelson J. Waterbury, Jr., Treasurer. L. L. Danforth, M.D., Physician-in-charge.
Temporary Home for Women. - Established 1883. Home, 207 and 209 East 42d street. It is intended solely for respectable women and girls temporarily out of situations or strangers coming to the city and for their good. Clean and cheap food is supplied if required. They may remain until they get situations, which the managers will assist them to obtain. 9 cents a meal and 20 cents a night is charged. The amount expended was $4,421.19; $4,986.06 was received. 44 women can at any time be ac- commedated, and the use of sewing machines is given free. The home is open till 10 P. M. Mrs. C. S. Doggett, matron-in-charge, gives any and all information sought. F. D. Tappen, President ; R. G. Sharp, Treasurer ; Mrs. E. B. Ketchum, Secretary.
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