Volume 142, Page 1927 View pdf image (33K) |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
|
516 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS [Mar. 17, GERMAN ORPHAN ASYLUM. The name of this institution indicates its character and it is managed with that success which characterizes the busi- ness operations generally of this class of our citizens. The- Managers modestly request that their property of the associa- tion be exempted from taxation, and we respectfully recom- mend that their request be granted. BALTIMORE FEMALE COLLEGE. This institution, under the presidency of Prof. N. C. Brooks, assisted by an able Faculty, is in a flourishing con- dition. The President desires an increase of the free scholar- ship, so as to give Wicomico county a free pupil and Balti- more city, two more with a proportionate increase of the State appropriation. The matter will receive due considera- tion no doubt, and we recommend a scholarship from each of the Senatorial Districts, and the sum of sixty dollars for each scholar. ST. VINCENT'S INFANT ASYLUM. This institution was opened in 1856; more room being absolutely necessary, it was transferred from time to time until the completion of its present building. Since its open- ing, 1,044 infants, from the babe of an hour old to the child of four years, have been received into the institution ; and now, the present building being too small, the Managers. design erecting another wing, for which they appeal for aid from your Honorable Bodies. Five thousand dollars is a small amount, taking into consideration the vast amount of suffering which will lie relieved, and an annual appropria- tion of $1,500 is cheerfully recommended by your committee.. THE BALTIMORE INFIRMARY. A visit to this establishment, which is connected with the- Maryland University School of Medicine, was also made, and your Committee were pleased and instructed by all they witnessed. An application has been made for assistance, to which your attention is invited. ST. ANTHONY ORPHAN ASYLUM. This is a praiseworthy institution. One hundred and thirty children are now in the building—chiefly of German parents. A small appropriation will assist them very mate- rially in their earnest effort to relieve orphanage. We suggest an appropriation of $1,000. ST. MARY'S ORPHAN ASYLUM. This noble institution has been in existence forty-five years, supported entirely by contributions from the Man- |
![]() | |||
![]() | ||||
![]() |
Volume 142, Page 1927 View pdf image (33K) |
Tell Us What You Think About the Maryland State Archives Website!
|
An Archives of Maryland electronic publication.
For information contact
mdlegal@mdarchives.state.md.us.