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Immigrant Girls' Home and Training School of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Meth. Epis. Church, 27 State St. A safe temporary resting place for women and girls waiting for friends and desiring employ- ment or counsel. Under the care of the BUREAU OF IM- MIGRANTS. Mrs. Jennie Fowler Willing, Sec'y, 357 West 24th St .; Mrs. E. Smith, Supt. (see Class X., Div. 9).
Irish Emigrant Society (org. 1841, incorp. 1844), 51 Chambers St. and 29 Reade St. Affords advice, informa- tion, aid and protection to immigrants from Ireland, and generally to promote their welfare, James Rorke, Pres .;
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Denis Daly, Sec'y ; Jos. A. Kernan, Treas. Apply as above from 9 to 4 P.M.
Italian-American Progressive Club, 246 Elizabeth St. (see Class XI., Div. 1).
Italian Benevolent Society (SOCIETA ITALIANA DI BENEFICENZA EMIGRAZIONE E COLONIZZAZIONE) (org. 1857, incorp. 1882), 20 Varick Place. For the relief of sick and needy Italians ; to improve their moral and physical condition, to assist immigrants and to form colonies in dif- ferent parts of the country. 10,409 persons fed and 31,227 meals given last year. Receipts, $2,763 ; expenditures, $1,778. Peter Arata, Pres .; Benedict Morossi, Sec'y ; D. Cella, Treas.
Italian Home (ISTITUTO ITALIANO) (incorp. 1889), 179 Second Ave. A benevolent, protective association, to afford advice, aid, education, information and protection to the Italians in this country and city, and in any lawful manner to further their welfare and benefit. It has four branches, viz .: 1. HOSPITAL ; 2. RELIEF BUREAU ; 3. PROTECTION OF THE ITALIAN COLONIZATION EMIGRA- TION ; and 4. INSTRUCTION (free night schools for adults). The Home contains 40 beds for infirm adults, the sick and disabled ; convalescents receive temporary care. There is also a Kitchen where cheap meals can be obtained free, but no lodgings. Supported by voluntary contributions and donations. Cared for 1,619 patients in the Hospital, 899 destitute Italians and 1,535 immigrants last year. Receipts and expenditures, $5,883. Salvatore Cantoni, Pres., 49 Wall St .; Alessandro Oldrini, Cor. Sec'y, 179 Second Ave .; P. Caponigri, Treas., 55} Mulberry St.
Italian Mission of the Protestant Episcopal Church, 309 Mulberry St. (see Class IX., Div. 2).
Jewish Immigrants' Protective Society of New York (1885), 124 Second Ave. For the relief and protection of Jewish immigrants. Controlled by Board of Directors, and supported by members' dues and voluntary contributions. Meets once a month at the various residences of the Direc- tors. Ferdinand Levy, Pres .; S. Hailbloom, Sec'y.
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Leo House for German Catholic Immigrants (incorp. 1889), 6 State St. Receives and protects German Catholic immigrants just landed ; those with means must pay board, but the needy are provided free. Supported by immi- grants' pay, donations and contributions from the St. Raphael's Society. Accommodates 70 people. Conducted by the Sisters of the Holy Cross. Maintains a
CHAPEL ; services conducted by Rev. Father Geyer, to whom apply for information.
Limerick Men's Benevolent and Social Association, 116 East 13th St. (see Class XI., Div. 1).
Lutheran Emigrants' House Association (incorp. 1871), 26 State St. Maintains the EMIGRANT HOUSE, in which emigrants of any nationality, who will comply with the rules of the House, are boarded and lodged at nominal prices for those able to pay ; others are cared for free until employment is found. E. C. Körner, Pres .; Wm. Hauff, Sec'y, 41 Park Row ; W. A. Schmitthenner, Treas .; Rev. Wm. Berkemeier, Missionary ; Rev. A. B. Lilja, Swedish Missionary. Apply at the House.
Mission of Our Lady of the Rosary, 7 State St. For the protection and relief of immigrant girls. 3,000 cared for last year in the Home. Rev. M. Callaghan, Director.
Norwegian Benevolent Society, 160 Third Ave. (see Class XI., Div. 1).
Norwegian Relief Society (org. 1883), now at cor. Fourth Ave. and 46th St., Brooklyn (formerly at 44 East 57th St). Maintains the NORWEGIAN DEACONESS HOME AND HOSPITAL, containing 30 beds, some of which are free according to the needs of applicants. Visitors admitted Saturdays from 2 to 5 P.M. Last year's receipts, $5,773; expenditures, $3,674. Helps needy Norwegians in physi- cal and mental distress. Apply to the Supt. as above.
Polish Benevolent Society, 161 East 25th St. (see Class XI., Div. 1).
Russian Students' Aid Society (see Class III., Div. 4).
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St. Andrew's Society of the State of New York (org. 1756, incorp. 1826), 287 East Broadway; for the re- lief of worthy distressed natives of Scotland and their de- scendants. Assisted 2,161 last year. Receipts, $4,366; expenditures, $4,472; permanent fund, $52,980. John Sloane, Pres .; George H. Watson, Sec'y; Alex. Laird, Treas .; George Calder, Almoner and Gen'l Agent, to whom apply from 8:30 to 11:30 A.M.
St. David's Society of the State of New York (org. 1835, incorp. 1846). Meets 3d Monday in March, June, September and December, at 21 University Place. Assists needy Welsh people. Expenditures, about $485 per year. Rev. D. Parker Morgan, D.D., Pres .; John Thomas, Treas .; Josiah D. Evans, Sec'y, 62 West 19th St.
St. George's Society of New York (org. 1786, incorp. 1838), 7 Battery Place. Assists needy English residents of New York or vicinity by alms, advice or help to secure work. Special attention to destitute and helpless women and children. No tramps or recent immigrants relieved. F. W. J. Hurst, Pres .; Berkeley Mostyn, Sec'y; Thomas B. Bowring, Treas. Apply to Almoner, C. N. Crozier, 7 Battery Place, from 9 to 4:30 P.M.
St. Raphael's Society for the Protection of German Catholic Immigrants (org. 1883), 6 State St For pur- pose indicated in title. Rt. Rev. W. M. Wigger, D.D., Pres .; Rev. Father Geyer, Sec'y; Joseph Schaefer, Treas.
Scandinavian Immigrants, aid to (see EMIGRANT MIS- SION COM. ETC., this class and division, page 105).
Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (see Class XI., Div. 1). No longer gives outside general relief.
Spanish Benevolent Society of New York (SOCIEDAD ESPAÑOLA DE BENEFICENCIA) (org. 1882), 140 Maiden Lane. Assists all needy persons, chiefly Spaniards, found worthy and recommended by the Committee on Benevo- lence. Has 120 members. Supported by voluntary contri- butions of the Spanish colony. 150 applicants aided last year. Receipts, $815; expenditures, $503. Cesáreo Vigil, Pres .; M. Campo, Sec'y, 140 Maiden Lane; Javier Egui- guren, Treas., 120 Maiden Lane.
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Swiss Benevolent Society of New York (org. 1851), 108 Second Ave. Assists deserving indigent Swiss. Sup- ported by voluntary contributions and donations by the Swiss Confederation. 6,507 lodgings and 20,516 meals provided, and employment found for 97 persons last year. Receipts, $6,949; expenditures, $7,798; permanent fund, $36,682. Henry Escher, Pres .; Henry A. Alioth, Sec'y; Jules Racine, Treas. Maintains the
SWISS HOME; a temporary home with medical attendance for Swiss of both sexes who are without means. Henry Engelhardt, Supt.
Young Women's Home Society of the French Evan- gelical Church etc., 341 West 30th St. (see Class II., Div. 9).
CLASS V.
PERMANENT RELIEF OF DISTRESS. (Other than for Sick or Defective.)
The Charity Organization Society (see page 1) seeks to obtain, from the proper sources, suitable and adequate relief of the kinds named in the following Divisions, or to direct thereto.
DIVISION 1 .- Homes for Children only. (See also Churches and Congregations.)
Arthur's Home for Destitute Boys (org. 1882, incorp. 1889, as a " Protestant Home "), Summit, N. J. A Prot. free home for orphans, half-orphans and destitute children whose parents or friends are unable to assist in supporting them, or who can pay only a small sum, from $3 to $6 a month. Legal surrender required only in special cases. Accommodates 40. Total number at present. 34, of whom 11 are partially supported by their parents. Last year's re- ceipts, $1,436; expenditures, $1,372. Although in New Jersey, it receives children from New York, without dis- tinction of creed. Apply to Mrs. G. K. Holmes, Sec'y, Summit, N. J., or to Mr. Robert Tyler, 125 Lexington Ave., New York City.
Asylum of St. Vincent de Paul (incorp. 1868), 215 West 39th St. Under the auspices of the Church of St. Vincent de Paul. For the reception and education, secular and religious, of destitute and unprotected orphans, half- orphans and friendless children of both sexes from 4 years and upwards, preferably of French birth or parentage. Capacity for 250. Has a Fresh-Air fund for sending the children to the seaside in summer. Supported by volun- tary contributions and allowance from the city. Last year's
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receipts, $28,065, of which $14, 058 were from mutilie fimdr; expenditures, 897.630. Under charge of the Sisters Man- anites of the Holy Cross Rev. Gaston Beptier, Fins; Chas. E. Le Barbier, Bed'y: Henry Amy, Freas. 31 Knout it, Apply to the Mother-Superior at the Asylum.
Asylum of the Sisters of St. Dominic (incorp. 1890). House of Reception, 137 to 148 Second St. To maintain a home for destitute, homeless and unprotected children. as well as for such children as may be committed by a marie trate; to provide for their support, and moral and mutterist welfare, Supported by voluntary contributions and guil- Jie funds, from which were received 857,862 last peur, In charge of the Sisters of St. Dominic, to whom apply at the Convent, 137 Second St. Maintains an
ASYLUM AND INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL at Blauveltvilt, Rockland Co., N. Y. Capacity, 250.
Berachal Orphanage (incorp. 1886), 18th St, mmIt First Ave., College Point, L. L. Under the muspièces of the Gospel Tabernacle (which see under Miscellaneous Churches), For the care of destitute orphans. Capacity, 40. Annual receipts and expenditures, about $5.000. Rer. A, B, Bimpson, Pres .; Rev. A. E. Funk, Secy; O. T. Schultz, Treas .; Mrs. O. T. Schultz, Supt., 090 Eighth Ave., to whom apply, or to the Pres.
Bethlehem Orphan and Half-Orphan Asylum (incorp. 1888), Second Ave., College Point, L. I. For the relief, care, maintenance and education of orphan and half-orphan children from 3 to 14 years, according to the doctrine of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Capacity, 85. Under the control of 13 Lutheran Congregations of New York and vicinity, Supported by annual subscriptions and dons- tions, Last year's receipts, $6,682; expenditures, $9,582. Apply to Rev. E. Bohm, Pres., 341 East 18th St.
Burnham Industrial Farm, Canaan Four Corners, Columbia Co., N. Y. (see Class VIII., Div. 3).
Children's Aid Society, 24 St. Mark's Place (see Class II., Div, 6).
Children's Fold (org, 1867, incorp. 1871), cor. of 92d St.
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and Eighth Ave. Receives homeless children over 4 and under 10 years of age, especially those recommended by the clergy.of the Prot. Epis. Church. The inmates are divided into 2 families; one of about 100 boys at 92d St., and the other of about 70 girls at 155th St. Each family has its house-mother. and Miss E. Butler has general supervision of all and receives and discharges the children. Supported by voluntary contributions and city appropriations. Num- ber of children last year, 227, from 4 to 14 years of age, and all attend the public schools. Receipts, $21,072, of which $15,037 were from public funds; expenditures. $20,950. Rev. T. M. Peters, D.D., Pres., 225 West 99th St .; W. H. Brown, Sec'y, 127 West 43d St .; James Pott, Treas., 14 Astor Place. Apply to any Prot. Epis. clergy- man, or at the Home as above daily, except Saturday and Sunday, from 9 to 10:30 A.M.
Colored Orphan Asylum and Association for the Benefit of Colored Children in the City of New York (incorp. 1838), West 143d St. and Boulevard. Receives orphans of both sexes between the ages of 2 and 10 years, and provides for them gratuitously, except those entrusted to the institution by a parent or guardian, who must pay 75 cents per week, with the privilege of withdrawing them at the age of 12. All children are instructed in home in- dustries and then indentured into families or trades at the same age. Accommodates 315. Supported by subscriptions and public school fund. 371 inmates last year. Receipts, $40,513, of which $16,484 were from public funds; expen- ditures, $29,840. Destitute children should be committed by Police Justices of this city. Visiting days, Mondays to Fridays from 10 to 4 P.M. Mrs. Augustus Taber, 1st Di- rectress; Miss Elizabeth T. Wall, Sec'y; Mrs. Sarah G. Van Dusen, Treas., 61 West 36th St .; M. K. Sherwin, Supt., to whom apply at the Asylum, or to the Treasurer.
Day Nursery and Babies' Shelter (org. 1873, incorp. 1881), 118 West 21st St. Under the auspices of the Church of the Holy Communion (which see under Prot. Epis. Churches). For homeless children not over 5 years and those whose parents are too poor. sick or overworked to care for them. Visitors received daily, except Sunday, from 11 to 4 P.M. Cared for 30 inmates last year. Receipts,
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$5,347 ; expenditures, $4,203 ; permanent fund, $12,000. Mrs. H. L. Roosevelt, Pres .; Wm. Innes, Sec'y; Miss Alice Pine, Treas , 31 West 10th St. ; Miss E. J. Hall, Matron. Maintains a
SUMMER HOME at North Long Branch, N. J., during July, August and September.
Dominican Convent of Our Lady of the Rosary (in- corp. 1880), 329 East 63d St. For religious, charitable, educational and reformatory purposes. ST. AGNES CON- VENT, Sparkill. N. Y., is a branch of the above. Cares for and trains destitute girls from 2} to 14 years of age, com- mitted by a magistrate or otherwise. Capacity. 500. Last year's receipts, $60 558, of which $53,827 were from public funds; expenditures, $60,360. Apply to the Superioress, Mother Mary Dominic, at the Convent.
Eighth Ward Mission (org. 1877), 1 Charlton St. (for- merly at 9 Ludlow Place). Maintains a HOME, where it cares for and educates orphan boys too old to be retained in institutions and unable to support themselves. Secular and religious instruction given. Supported by voluntary contributions. Last year's receipts, $3,206; expenditures, $3,229. W. Bayard Cutting, Chairman of Advisory Com- mittee ; John Crozier, Sec'y ; R. Fulton Cutting, Treas., 32 Nassau St .; Mrs. M. Laidlaw, Supt., as above, to whom apply. Maintains an
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL for poor girls from 8 to 15 years of age. Open every Saturday from October to May, from 2 to 4 P.M. Over 75 in attendance. Also the
BROWN MEMORIAL, HOME, Sing Sing, N. Y., where the boys spend the summer.
German Odd-Fellows' Home Association of the State of New York, 87 Second Ave. An ORPHANAGE is being erected near to the HOME FOR THE AGED AND INFIRM, at Unionport. N. Y., to be ready for occupancy early in 1892 (see Class XI., Div. 1).
Hebrew Benevolent and Orphan Asylum Society of the City of New York (incorp. 1832 as Hebrew Bene- volent Society of the City of New York; re-incorp. 1860), Amsterdam (Tenth) Ave. and 136th St, Is a constituent
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of the United Hebrew Charities. Maintains an asylum for the support, education and industrial training of Hebrew orphans and half-orphans of both sexes. Capacity, 572. Present number, 570. Supported by voluntary contribu- tions and city funds. Last year's receipts, $150,260, of which $64,206 were from public funds ; expenditures, $140,509. Guardians must apply for admission to Board of Governors at the Asylum. Jesse Seligman, Pres .; Myer Stern, Sec'y; A. Wolff, Treas .; Rev. Dr. H. Baar, Supt.
Hebrew Sheltering Guardian Society of New York (ORPHAN ASYLUM), Eleventh Ave. and 151st St. (see Class VIII., Div. 3).
Holy Angels Orphan Asylum of the Salesian Sisters of the Sacred Heart, formerly at 43 East 59th St., is now at West Park on-the-Hudson, where destitute Italian chil- dren and orphans are received from New York City. Apply to the Sister-Superior.
House of Refuge of Society for the Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents, Randall's Island (see Class VIII., Div. 3).
House of St. Giles the Cripple, 422 De Graw St., Brooklyn (see Class VI., Div. 2).
Institution of Mercy (org. 1848, incorp. 1854), N. E. cor. 81st St. and Madison Ave. Under the charge of the Sisters of Mercy. Supported by voluntary contributions, and allowance from city for children committed by Judges. Last fiscal year's receipts, $64,331, and in 1890 received $76,197 from public funds ; expenditures last fiscal year, $59,439. Sister Mary Bonaventure, Mother-Superior. Maintains the following at the same address :
HOUSE OF MERCY (not to be confounded with the HOUSE OF MERCY, Prot. Epis., for fallen women, which see, Class VIII., Div. 2); for the care and protection of destitute women and young girls of good character ; trains them to useful pursuits, and secures employment. 119 sheltered last year.
ST. JOSEPH'S INDUSTRIAL HOME FOR DESTITUTE CHIL- DREN (1868), at the same place ; for the protection and edu- cation of destitute young girls of good character ; also for
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homeless little children, 3 years and upward, committed b the Court. Capacity for 750. Connected with which i also
ST. JOSEPH'S BRANCH HOME FOR DESTITUTE CHIL DREN, at Balmville, near Newburg, N. Y .; for boys only - Capacity, 260.
ST. JOSEPH'S INFIRMARY, 82d St. and Park Ave .; for in- mates of the House of Mercy only.
The Sisters also visit, relieve and instruct the sick anci dying poor in their own homes, and in hospitals, prisons and city institutions, including Bellevue Hospital and the various institutions on the Islands. About 2,000 re- lieved and helped during the last twelve months.
Ladies' Deborah Nursery and Child's Protectory (incorp. 1878). Male Dep't, 95 to 103 East Broadway and 83 Henry St .; Female Dep't, East 162d St., near Eagle Ave. Receives, cares for and educates poor and destitute Hebrew children, from 2 to 14 years of age and committed by legal authority, who are instructed in trades and house- hold duties till able to support themselves. Food and shel- ter are also given to such other children as the Society may deem proper. Former inmates cared for when out of em- ployment. Capacity, 350. Average number committed annually, 378. Supported by voluntary contributions and city appropriations. Last year's receipts, $43,663, of which $39.295 were from public funds ; expenditures, $45,002, Morris Alexander, Pres .; M. J. Lichtenberg. Sec'y : Her- man Levy, Treas .; Mrs. Esther Anhalt, Matron Female Dep't ; M. S. Davis, Supt. Male Dep't, to whom apply from 10 to 4 P.M., or every Monday at 8 P.M.
Leake and Watts Orphan House in the City of New York (incorp. 1831), Ludlow Station, Hudson R. R. R., adjoining St. Vincent's Academy, on northern boundary line of New York City. A free home for full orphans in destitute circumstances between the ages of 3 and 12. Must be physically and mentally sound. Indentured or re- turned to relatives at age of 14. Unsectarian, and receives children of any nationality. Disorderly children not ad- mitted. Capacity, 200. Supported by interest on endow- ment fund and public school fund. Received $938 from
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public funds last year. Rev. Morgan Dix, D.D., Pres. of Board of Trustees ; John M. Knox, Treas .; Rev. R. M. Hayden, Supt., to whom apply, or to any officer or Trustee.
Masonic Home and Asylum (for Indigent Masons, their Widows and Orphans, of New York City) is being erected in Utica, N. Y., and is expected to be ready for occupancy early in the spring of 1892. For further in- formation apply to F. J. Milligan, Sec'y of Trustees, Masonic Temple, 23d St. and Sixth Ave.
Messiah Home for Little Children (org. 1885, incorp. 1889), 4 Rutherford Place, near East 16th St. (Formerly the Messiah Day Nursery.) Under the auspices of the Church of the Messiah (which see under Unitarian Churches). Provides a home for children of working mothers, or who are orphans, and an emergency shelter for those temporarily homeless, and educates those committed permanently to the Home to become self-supporting. Board in proportion to wages received by parents. Home life is made the special feature. No child admitted under 2 years or over 10. Capacity for 35. Visiting day, Thursday from 3 to 8 P.M. Supported by subscriptions and voluntary contri- butions. 60 admissions last year. Receipts, $5,760 ; ex- penditures, $5,718. Mrs. A. Pullman, Pres . Buckingham Hotel; Mrs. G. L. Mason, Sec'y, 34 West 36th St .; Miss Helena Flint, Treas., 109 East 39th St. ; Dr. E. S. Brown, Physician. Apply to Committee on Admissions, Tuesdays from 10 to 11 A.M.
Mission of the Immaculate Virgin for the Protec- tion of Homeless and Destitute Children (incorp. 1870), N.E. cor. of Lafayette Place and Great Jones St. Is both a temporary and permanent home for destitute boys not over 16 years of age, without distinction ; giving secular and religious education, and teaching habits of industry and self-reliance. Gives meals and lodgings at $2 a week to newsboys, bootblacks and other working boys able to pay; it also furnishes. in extreme cases, free meals and lodg- ing to destitute boys, and sometimes clothing. Received $133,315 from public funds last year. Apply at any time
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at the Mission, Rev. Jas, J. Dougherty, Director. Under the title of
ST. VINCENT'S RELIEF, it visits the adult poor and sick and relieves them in their homes, and gives meals to such at the Mission.
The Mission maintains also a
COUNTRY BRANCH at "Mt. Loretto," Pleasant Plains, Staten Island, and an
EMPLOYMENT BUREAU for young men and boys.
Missionary Sisters, Third Order of St. Francis (org. 1879). Maintains the
ST. JOSEPH'S HOME FOR DESTITUTE CHILDREN, Pecks- kill, Westchester Co .; House of Reception, 143 West 31st St. For the reception of destitute and orphan children of both sexes in New York City. Vicious children not ad- mitted. Girls are received at 2 years and remain until 14. Boys' term from 2 to 10 years of age, but when advisable the term is extended. New York City pays $2 per week for each child committed by the Court. Accommodates 1,200. 1,090 inmates at present. Supported by voluntary contributions and children's board. Last year's receipts, $122,439, of which $95,450 were from city funds, and $15- 493 were from Ulster and Westchester Counties; expendi- tures, $115,893. Sister M. Marguerite, Sec'y. Apply to any of the Police Justices of the city.
N. Y. Catholic Protectory, Westchester (see Class VIII., Div. 3).
New York Foundling Hospital, formerly Foundling Asylum of the Sisters of Charity in the City of New York (incorp. 1869 : title changed by special order from Supreme Court, 1891), 175 East 68th St., near Lexington Ave. Cares primarily for foundlings and abandoned chil- dren born in this city. Mothers who are willing to act as nurses are received with the infants. From 500 to 600 children provided for in the Asylum. About 1,100 others are ministered to and cared for by nurses of the Out-Door Department at their own homes. Children are also placed in homes in the West. Supported by voluntary contribu- tions and per capita allowance from the city. Last year's
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receipts, $282,613, of which $260,157 were from public funds; expenditures. $282,403, of which upwards of $140,- 000 was paid to the NURSES of the Out- Door Department, who are respectable women with families, and who use the money principally in payment of rent. Visitors are re- ceived 1st Tuesday of each month from 2 to 4 P.M. Sister Mary Irene, Directress ; Sister Theresa Vincent, Sec'y ; John O'Brien, Treas., 58 Wall St. Apply at the Asylum at any hour of the day. Maintains the following at the same address:
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL; for the sick of the Asylum.
MATERNITY HOSPITAL ; destitute or tempted married women are received; unmarried women, pregnant for the first time, are sheltered ; and strangers. who can afford to pay, but do not wish to remain at a hotel or boarding-house during confinement, may be cared for. The charge for the latter class varies from $6 to $25 a week for board, and $40 to $50 reception fee. Patients in the wards pay $3 per week, and $25 reception fee; these must remain for at least three months as wet-nurses. Also,
ST. JOHN'S DAY NURSERY AND KINDERGARTEN (which see, Class II., Div. 12).
New York Infant Asylum (incorp. 1865), Amsterdam (Tenth) Ave. and 61st St. For the protection and care of unmarried women (not courtesans) pregnant for the first time; for needy mothers and their infants; for foundlings and other needy children 2 years of age and under, without regard to race, creed or color. Also takes young girls to board during confinement at $5 a week. Accommodates 140. Number of inmates last year, 1,375. Receipts, $100,945, of which $97,988 were from public funds; expen- ditures, $99,342. Henry Knickerbacker, Pres .; A. S. Hatch, Sec'y ; C. A. Postley, Treas .; V. M. Davies, M.D., Resi- dent Physician; Mrs. Margaret E. EnDever, Matron, to whom apply at the Asylum. Maintains a
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