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Published by the
Catholic Lay
men’s Association
of Georgia.
■‘To Bring About
a Friendlier
Feeling Among
Neighbors Irre
spective of Creed”
VOL. XVII. No. 7
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, JULY 25, 1936
ISSUED MONTHLY—72.00 A YEAR
Annual Reports of St. Mary’s Home, Savannah
Report of Sisters of Mercy,
St. Mary 9 s Home, Savannah
The total number of children cared
for at the Home during the past year
have been fifty-seven. Seven of
these have been provided with homes,
leaving fifty children now in th
Home.
Special contributions have been re
ceived at the Home from:
The Most Rev. M. J. Keyes, D.D.,
the Most Rev. Gerald P. O’Hara, D.
D.,J.U.D., the Clergy of the Sacred
Heart Church and St. Joseph’s Hospi
tal; Dr. Wm. B., Crawford, Sr., Dr.
Wm. B. Crawford, Jr., Dr. M. J.
Egan, Dr. J. Reid Broderick, Dr. G.
H. Faggart, Dr. J. J. O’Connor, Dr. V.
H. Bessett, Dr. L. B. Dunn, Dr. John
Hodge, Dr. G. H. Lang, Dr. R. A.
Dooley.
Board of Chatham County Commis
sioners, Chatham County Farm, Sa
vannah Order of Elks, theLion’s Club,
Savannah Aerie No. 33, Order of
Eagles, Lady Collectors, Sacred Heart
Benevolent Society, Augusta, Ga.
Joseph A. Costa Ice Cream Company,
Athens, Ga., Morrison-Sullivan Dry
Goods Company, A. W. Richardson,
Florist, J. M. Breckenbridge & Son,
Florist, A. C. Oelschig & Sons, Flor
ist, Ladies’ Auxiliary A. O. H.. Geor
gia Ice Company, Schwarz’s Bakery,
Joyce Brothers, M. J. Doyle Company,
Catholic Women’s Club of Atlanta,
Ga., Savannah Electric Company, Sa
vannah Fire Department.
Mayor Thomas Gamble, Mr. and
Mrs. John W. Gleason, Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas F. Walsh, Jr., Mr. and Mrs.
Albert Goette, Mrs. P. H. Rice, Au
gusta, Ga., Mrs. Kate Flannery Sem-
mes, Mr. Thomas J. Fogarty, Mr.
Robert L. Kane, Mr. John Rourke, Sr.,
Judge John Rourke, Mr. and Mrs.
James Rourke, in memory of Dr. and
Mrs. M. F. Dunn, deceased, Mr. James
fin, Mrs. C. Gannon, Mrs. James Mc
Donald, Mrs. N. Von Waldner, Mr.
and Mrs. J. B. Copps, Mrs. Joseph E.
Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Spellman,
Mr .Thomas Ballantyne, Miss Nell
Rourke, Mrs. F. McNally, Mrs. L. Wil
kinson, Mrs. T. McBride, Mrs. James
A. Gross, Miss Mary McGreal, Miss
Margaret McNally, Mr. and Mrs. J.
H. Mulherin, Mr. and Mrs. R. C.
Burnham, Mr. and Mrs. Preston Her
bert, Briar Cliff, N. Y„ Mr. V. T.
Jiran, Mrs. J. M. McBride, Miss Mar
garet Steeg, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Steeg, Miss Mary Ellen Flynn, Mr.
and Mrs. Christopher Murphy, Mrs. J.
F. McCarthy, Misses Keller, Miss May
Anderson, R. N., Mrs. M. A. Doyle,
Mr. J. R. Conners, Miss Sadie Doyle,
St. Vincent de Paul Society, Augusta,
Ga., Miss Kate Lathan, Mrs. E. B.
Owens, Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Alice Eu
banks, Augusta, Ga., Miss Edwidge
Glamas, Mrs. Joseph Maggioni, Mr. C.
Dlshery, Mr. Collins, Miss Grogan,
Mrs. Susie Sheehan, Mrs. H. M. Co
mer, Miss Barbara Chapman, Dan
Hogan Co., Mr. end Mrs. Dan Shee
han, Federal Relief Administration of
Georgia, Miss Mary Brady, Mr. Wil
liam F. Jenkins, Mr. Herbert P. Dil
lon, Miss Ecie Reynolds, Miss Mamie
Klug, Mrs. Alma S. Corcoran, Mr.
William J. Flood.
To our very generous benefactors
and many friends we return our
grateful thanks. To those who have
so kindly contributed to the welfare
of the little ones who have been en
trusted to our care, we beg God[s
choicest blessings. May He who is
never outdone in generosity reward
them with spiritual and temporal
blessings. They are daily remem
bered at God's altar by the Sisters and
children. ,
THE SISTERS OF MERCY,
John W. Gleason
Bishop 0 9 Hara Expresses
Thanks to All Assisting
Additional Help Is Now Nee ded Since New Home
Homeless Girls of Diocese Is Contemplated
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SISTERS OF MERCY, ST. MARY’S HOME
From May 1, 1935, to April 30, 193G
RECEIPTS
Cash on hand May 1, 1935 $ 86.98
it n r « 1.500.00
.. 177.10
$1,764.08
DISBURSEMENTS
Mass Offerings
.$ 44.00
.. 121.12
60.00
.. 352.72
90.00
.. 136.07
Books, Stationery and Postage
53.98
3.11
5.00
7.02
.. 35.35
.. < 8.35
1,700.86
63.22
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John W. Gleason, who has been
president of the Female Orphan Be
nevolent Society and of St. Mary's
Homes since the death of Michael A
O'Byrne over a decade ago, retires
from that post with this annual re
port, being succeeded as president by
the Most Rev. Gerald P. O’Hara, D.D.,
Bishop of Savannah. Mr. Gleason has
been appointed by Bishop O’Hara,
chairman of the committee on the new
building for St. Mary’s Home and re
mains on the board as vice-president.
Mr. Gleason and his associates have
been publicly commended by Bishop
O’Hara for the splendid fashion in
which St. Mary’s Home has been con
ducted during their years of service.
The annual meeting of the Board in charge of St. Mary’s
Home, Savannah, affords me an opportunity to express my
heartfelt gratitude to all who are assisting in the maintenance
of this institution.
In a very special way my thanks are due to the Sisters of
Mercy, who are actively engaged in the daily and hourly care
of our orphan girls, and who perform their tasks with so much
edifying devotion and efficiency; to the Officers and Members
of the Board, particularly to its President, Mr. John W.
Gleason, who has given so generously and zealously of his
time in promoting the welfare of St. Mary’s; to physicians and
dentists, and to the medical specialists, all of whom have ren
dered their professional services gratuitously to the children
of St. Mary’s; to Mrs. F. J. Skeffington, who offers each year
a commercial course to the girls of St. Mary’s; to the Lady Col
lectors throughout the diocese for their self-sacrificing work in
providing funds for the maintenance of the institution.
PRESIDENT
MAKES HIS REPORT
Mr. Gleason Expresses Ap
preciation -and Pledges
Unfaltering Cooperation
MAY 1, 1935, TO APRIL 30, 193G
ALBANY, GEORGIA
Misses Agnes and Mary L. Brosman
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Miss Margaret Macdonald $ 69.00
Mrs. J. W. Masseling 36.00
Mrs. Grover Heyser 21.00
Mrs. J. E. White 15.00
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
Mrs. P. H. Rice and Miss Anna Rice $210.00
BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA
Mrs. Charles Goodyear ' $ 18.00
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
Miss Vince Spano $ 35.00
MACON, GEORGIA
Mrs. L. G. Cusson $ 3.00
WAYCROSS, GEORGIA
Mrs. W. A. Cason $ 54.00
$60.00 $ 60.00
$141.00
$210.00
$ 18.00
$ 33.50
; 3.03
$ 54.00
$519.50
Total Dues Collected Outside Savannah
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
Mrs. K. E. Miles $810.75
Mrs. Jos. E. Kelly (From 9-1-35 to 4-30-36 309.50
Mrs. M. A. Spellman \ .' 85.25
Miss Mary J. Malloy 52.25
Mrs. J. J. McGouldrick 42.50
Mrs. H. McC. McDonough - 17.00 $1,317.25
Dues Paid Direct 96.00
Dues received on and after May 1, 1935, included in
Treasurer’s Report—published in 1935 Report 429.00
$2,361.75
Dues received after close of Treasurer’s Report— ^
Included in above Report $186.00
Special Donation in above Report 18-00 196.00
$2,165.75
Elton E. Wrifjlit,
Secretary.
Savannah, Georgia.
To the Officers and Members of the
Female Orphan Benevolent So
ciety:
The showing for the fiscal year of
the soceity ending April 30, 1936, is
most gratifying. Much credit is due
the Sisters of Mercy in charge of the
Home, for their economical and effi
cient management; and the officers
and advisory board, who have been
called upon frequently to give of thejr
time and services, have co-operated
to the fullest extent in bringing about
this present satisfactory condition.
We have now 50 children in the
Home—heatihy and happy, and whose
countenances reflect the loving care
and devotion bestowed upon them
by the good Sisters of Mercy, who
are due our fullest measure of grat
itude.
In recording the following gifts and
legacies, for which we are most grate
ful, we again call attention to the
laudable practice of some few who,
in remembrance of deceased rela
tives and friends, contribute to the
funds of the society, which we
promptly acknowledge to the family
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Since St. Mary’s Home is intended to serve the entire
diocese, I should like to see a wider interest manifested in this
laudable charity.
Extraordinary help is required at the present time inas
much as a new building is contemplated to house our orphan
girls. The old structure has served its purpose. It should
now be replaced by a larger and more commodious building,
modem in its appointments in accordance with the best pres
ent-day institutional standards, and, above all, fireproof
throughout. What has been done for the boys in Washington,
Georgia, ought now to be done for the orphan girls here.
Many are the blessings promised in Holy Writ to those
who do works of mercy in behalf of the poor and distressed.
‘He who soweth in blessings shall also reap blessings.” says
St. Paul. (2 Cor., 9.6). “He that showeth mercy to the poor
shall be blessed”. (Prov. 14.21). And our Lord Himself has
said: “Whosoever shall give to drink to one of these little ones
a cup of cold water only . . . shall not lose his reward.”
(Matth. 10.12).
Bishop of Savannah.
HEALTH REPORT ON
ST, MARY’S HOME
No Serious Illness Therj
During the Past Year
Mr, John W. Gleason, President,
St. Mary’s Home,
Savannah, Ga."
Dear Sir:
It is a pleasure to report that no
serious illnesses have occurred in the
past year at this institution.
Tile usual minor conditions that
can be anticipated in a group of this
kind have occurred.
I wish to comment on the co-ope
ration and kindness exhibited to
wards me by the Sisters of St.
Mary’s, and favorably comment on
the love and kindness shown these
children.
Yours very truly,
(Signed) W. B, CRAWFORD, M.D.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Of Female Orphan Benevolent Society
MAY 1, 1935, TO APRIL 20, 1936
. RECEIPTS
Balance on hand May 1, 1935 $ 750.33
Interest on Dividends and Securities 12,928.55
Cash Donations and Legacies 13,999.98
Income from Flannery Trust Fund 1,000.09
Orphan Girls’ Portion Diocesan Collection 2,238.41
City of Savannah 400.00
Board of County Commissioners 540.00
Contributions Towards Support Children 856.00
Dues from Members 2,165.75
Investment Account 19,094.55 53,973.57
DIRBURSEMENTS
Clothing and Shoes $ 1.090.24
Meats, Groceries, etc 4,960.08
Fuel, Light, Telephone 1,042.81
Incidentals at Home 2,407.18
Printing, Postage, School Books, Tuition, etc 242.79
Taxes and Insurance '... 1.957.57
Improvements and Repairs 1.087.99
investment Account 31,432.19
Sisters of Mercy 600.00 $44,820.85
Balance on hand April 30, 1936 $ 9,152.72
Elton E. Wright,
Treasurer.
Savannah, Georgia, May 16, 1936
We certify that we have audited the accounts of the Treasurer of the
Female Orphan Benevolent Society for the year beginning May 1, 1935, and
ending April 30, 193G, and find same correct; and we further certify that
the Treasurer lias proper vouchers for all expenditures.
HERBERT P. DILLON,
J. J. McAULIFFE,
Auditing Committee Female Orphan Benevolent Society,