Se 2a eS | TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF ‘THE CHILDREN’S HOME AT MINEOLA, N. Y. TOGETHER WITH THE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OCTOBER 1, 1907 IncorroraTEeD May 23, 1885 CoRPORATE NAME CHANGED JULY 12, 1906 PRINTED AT THE MARION PRESS Jamaica, QuEENsBoROUGH, New-York OAT Board of JsHlanagers, 1907--1908 Terms expire I91L0. Mrs. I. L. Moe, Newtown (Elmhurst). Miss Kate M. Rippett (at large), Hempstead. Mrs. G. Howranp Leavitt, Flushing. Mrs. SeaMan L. Perrir, Hempstead. Mrs. Cuarces J. Stewart (at large). Miss F. W. Brackwe tt, Long Island City. Mrs. Wo. E. Townsenp (at large), East Williston. Terms expire 1909. Miss Harrie Wuire, Long Island City. Mrs. Watter E. Frew, Hempstead. Mrs. A. J. Corpier, Jamaica (Woodhaven). Mrs. Joun Birpsati, Oyster Bay (Glen Cove). Mrs. Otiver L. Jones, Oyster Bay (Cold Spring Harbor). Mr. G. Howranp Leavirr (at large), Flushing. Mrs. T. ‘TRepwevt (at large), East Williston. Terms expire 1908. Mrs. Eart A. Gittespie, Jamaica (Woodhaven ). Mrs. Isaac H. Cocks, North Hempstead (Old Westbury ). Mrs. Cuarvtes D. Leverica, Newtown (Elmhurst ). Miss Armenia J. Froar, North Hempstead (East Williston). Mrs. (\C. A.W ILLETS, {| Ros pushing: Miss Anna Wixtets (at large), Roslyn. Mrs. James R. Wi ters (at large), Manhasset. Officers, 190721908 President. MRS. WILLIAM E. TOWNSEND. First Vice-President. Second Vice-President. MRS. JAMES R. WILLETS. MRS. TIMOTHY TREDWELL. Secretary. MRS. CHARLES J. STEWART. Treasurer. MR. G. HOWLAND LEAVITT. Executive Committee. (With the above officers ex-officio. ) MRS. C. D. LEVERICH, Chairman. MISS ANNA WILLETS. MRS. G. HOWLAND LEAVITT. MRS. A. J. CORDIER. NERS are COC Ko: MRS. SEAMAN L. PETTIT. Matron. MRS. K. HUNTING. Attending Physician, DR. E. D. SKINNER. Consulting Physician, DR. JOSEPH H. BOGART. Committees, 1907-1908 House CommMitTTEE. Mrs. G. Howland Leavitt, Chairman. Mrs. Walter E. Frew. Mrs. Louis N. Lanehart. Miss Hattie White. Mrs. C. A. Willets, Jr. SuppLy CoMMITTEE. Mrs. Seaman L. Pettit, Chairman. Mrs. John Birdsall. Mrs. Earl A. Gillespie. Mrs. Richard H. Robbins. Mrs. Benjamin D. Hicks. CLOTHING COMMITTEE. Mrs. William E. Townsend, Chairman. Mrs. James R. Willets. Miss C, A. Walters. Mrs. Jesse Browne, Jr. Mrs. Daniel Underhill. Instruction ComMITTEE. Mrs. ‘Timothy Tredwell, Chairman. Mr. S. R. Hewlett. Mrs. James H. Cruikshank. Mrs. Charles H. Hyde. Miss Mary Youngs. CoMMITTEE FOR PLacinc CHILDREN IN Homes. Miss Anna Willets, Chairman. Mrs. I. L. Moe. Miss Mary Post. Miss A. J. Float. Mrs. Oliver Whitson. TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT to the Home, which each year is becoming bet- ter known to workers among children as an institution almost unique of its kind,— not burdened with debts, honoring its bills as soon as rendered, and at the same time providing a wholesome, comfortable Christian home for all children committed to its care by Overseers of the Poor, by Commissioners of Borough Charities, or by parents unable to give them proper care in their own homes. There is no useless expenditure encouraged; the house is plain in construction and furnishings, without unneces- sary ornamentation, adapted to the purpose for which it was intended,—a ‘“‘ Home” in every sense of the word for dependent children, where each can lead his own in- dividual life under the wise guidance of competent care- takers: Owing to the increased cost of living and labor it has been found necessary to increase the weekly per capita rate charged for the board of children to two dollars per week for Nassau County and Queens Borough. Mr. Leavitt was instructed to confer with the Supervisors and Overseers of Nassau County in regard to the proposed rate. They were progressive enough to realize the justice of the measure, and promised co-operation and acceptance of the fact. By receiving a few more children the Home would be 6 Children’s Home at Mineola placed on a firmer financial basis, and Mr. Leavitt pre- ferred a request from the Commissioner of the Borough of Manhattan to send here twenty children who have since become inmates. Sufficient space is reserved for County and Borough children, who are considered the principal beneficiaries for whom the Home was established. Since the Home opened, 728 children have been re- ceived and cared for. This year 75 have entered and 38 have been discharged. Highest number at one time, 67. At present 63 are in the Home, 46 boys and 17 girls. Of the number coming and going during the year Oyster Bay sent 14, North Hempstead 40, Borough of Man- hattan 20, Borough of Brooklyn 2. We repeat, with gratitude to the Father above, that there have been three deaths only since the Home was established, the last one occurring in 1892. Is not this indeed a remarkable record? During the year just closed only ailments of an ordi- nary nature, such as all children are subject to, have been experienced. One little girl had inflammatory rheumatism and was sent to Nassau Hospital for treatment in prefer- ence to hiring a trained nurse. After remaining six or seven weeks she was returned to her friends much im- proved. One boy was also there for ten days at expense of Overseer Hoffman. Dr. Skinner continues his services to the Home, which are much appreciated. He meets the requirements of the Board of Health, vaccinates the children, etc., for which he is renumerated; otherwise his services are gratuitous. From time to time the Managers are enabled to remember him for unusual services by check, but he refuses to make an annual charge for ser- vices. Dr. Joseph H. Bogart is always ready to assist when called upon. Dr. C. G. J. Finn, consulting surgeon, has died since writing last report. Children’s Home at Mineola 7 Mrs. Hunting remains with us as matron, assisted by her daughter, Miss Hunting. Mu§ss Robinson, assisted by Mrs. Kennecht when needed, is in charge of the sew- ing-room. Muss Hyatt presides in the school-room. The Managers feel that this faithful staff is deserving of their gratitude for their careful oversight and conscien- tious discharge of duties devolving upon them in their daily intercourse with the Home children. Example is more powerful than precept, especially with children, who are such imitative little creatures, and these children will carry with them through life memories of lessons in self- control and forbearance imbibed from these faithful care- takers. Miss Hyatt, in addition to her school duties, visits numbers of the children in their outside homes. In many instances she finds much to encourage and cheer her. It may be interesting to many to learn that of our children sent out into the great whirlpool of life four of our boys have become bookkeepers, one is in a city bank, six are clerks in stores, one is in the Army, and one in the Navy. Of our girls, two are trained nurses, three are teachers, several have become dressmakers and milliners, and sev- eral have married. Who can tell to what heights of prom- inence or position they may attain? And if the world 1s helped by the presence of good, manly, honest boys and industrious, high-principled girls, who shall say that we have worked for naught? Several of the girls and one boy, former inmates of the Home, have become regular paid helpers and are doing well, seeming much interested in their duties. The Managers and Executive Committees have held their usual meetings. We regret that the Managers’ meetings do not call out so large an attendance as could be desired. ‘This gentle reminder may be sufficient to 8 Children’s Home at Mineola bring about the desired result. Sometimes an absent Manager will say, “ We know the interests of the Home are in safe hands, and that those present will attend to all necessary business.”” While this is very complimentary to those present, it would be still more so if all the Man- agers would attend and share the interests in common. The Executive meetings have been well attended, and as these meetings occur monthly it means much time and effort on the part of those who come, in several instances from many miles distant. The Executive Committee de- sires every Manager to know of all work undertaken at the Home, and full reports of proceedings are given at every Board meeting. | The annual meeting was held at the Home on Tues- day, October 2, 1906, Mrs. James R. Willets in the chair, at which time the following Managers were elected for a term of three years: Miss HattieWhite, Long Island City. Mrs. Oliver L. Jones, Oyster Bay. Mrs. Walter E. Frew, Hempstead. Mrs. G. Howland Leavitt, at large. Mrs. A. J. Cordier, Jamaica. Mrs. 'T. Tredwell, at large. Mrs. John Birdsall, Oyster Bay. Mr. Stephen R. Hewlett was elected auditor for the coming year. At this meeting notice was given of proposed changes in Articles I, II, VII, IX, and XV of the Constitution, which in November were duly considered and made, as reference to the printed Constitution will show. The following officers were elected for the year: Mrs. Wm. E. Townsend, President. Mrs. A. A. Degrauw, First Vice-President. Mrs. James R. Willets, Second Vice-President. Mrs. C. J. Stewart, Secretary. Mr. G. Howland Leavitt, Treasurer. The Executive Committee, with the officers ex officio, was elected as follows: Children’s Home at Mineola 9 Mrs. C. D. Leverich, chairman ; Miss Anna Willets, Mrs. G. Howland Leavitt, Mrs. T. Tredwell, Mrs. S. L. Pettit, Mrs. I. H. Cocks. The following Standing Committees were appointed : House Committee.— Mrs. G. Howland Leavitt, chairman ; Miss Kate M. Riddell, Mrs. Louis N. Lanehart, Miss Hattie White, Mrs. C. A. Ayiaibets, e\ rs Supply Committee.— Mrs. Seaman L. Pettit, chairman; Mrs. John Birdsall, Miss A. J. Float, Mr. G. Howland Leavitt, Mrs. Benjamin D. Hicks. Clothing Committee. — Mrs. William E. Townsend, chairman; Mrs. James R. Willets, Mrs. Jesse Browne, Jr., Mrs. A. A. Degrauw, Mrs. Daniel Underhill. Instruction Committee.— Mrs. T. Tredwell, chairman; Mr. S. R. Hewlett, Mrs. James H. Cruikshank, Mrs. Walter E. Frew, Miss Mary Youngs. Committee for Placing Children in Homes. — Miss Anna Willets, chair- man; Mrs. I. L. Moe, Miss Mary Post, Miss Carrie A. Walters, Mrs. Oliver Whitson. The above Committees have materially helped the Home during the past year, and present interesting re- ports each month, and also one that is embodied in the Annual Report. For the House Cores Mrs. G. Howland Leavitt reports: REPORT OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE. During the past year we have spent for double-boilers, knives, plates, spoons, pails, table oil-cloth, etc., $39.80. Respectfully submitted, © Ameztia W. Leavirt, Chairman. Mrs. Seaman L. Pettit has had a large Home family to supply this past year, but, as always, proved herself equal to the emergency. She presents the following report of the Supply Committee, of which she is chairman. REPORT OF SUPPLY COMMITTEE. Again we are obliged to come before you with the same prosy state- ment as to food supplies. But as these are among the most necessary articles with which to meet the needs of the children confided to our care, 10 Children’s Home at Mineola the same uninteresting story has to be repeated from year to year. No exact figures need be given as to the cost of the articles purchased for use in the Home, as these items will appear in the report of the ‘Treasurer. That the Home still retains its place in the interest of the people of the communities is manifested by the number and variety of the articles re- ceived as donations, and for which the Committee are glad to express their gratitude. It is hoped that as the years pass by the interest in this institution may steadily increase, and the number of these generous friends mulitply, so that a much larger number of children may receive the ben- efit of the moral and educational training to be found in the Home thus provided for them. We desire to mention here the excellent care given to all supplies sent the Home, by our careful and efficient Matron, Mrs. Hunting, in whose hands we intrust these donations and purchased food supplies, knowing that they will be used with discretion and judgment and to the best interests of the Home. Respectfully submitted, Henrretra A. Pettit, Chairman. Mrs. William E. Townsend, chairman of the Clothing Committee, reports the purchase of numerous demands for the sewing-room and clothes-closet as follows. REPORT OF CLOTHING COMMITTEE. The expenditures of this Committee during the past year have neces- sarily been larger than for several years, first because the number of chil- dren has been increased, and secondly some of the bedding needed re- newing. In February last, our seamstress, Miss Shepherd, was called to England by the illness of her mother, and her place was filled temporarily by a Mrs. Collins, who very soon realized that she was not fitted for the work. We were very fortunate in securing the services of Miss Alice Robinson, who has proved to be a very valuable acquisition to the sew- ing-room, and who is also very competent in assisting with the care of the children. Owing to the increase in our numbers, we have quite frequently been obliged to employ, by the day, an assistant seamstress, in order to keep up with the work. The Westbury Sewing Circle made and donated one oe night- gowns, and the East Williston Sewing Society two dozen of the same garments. ‘The Thread and Needle Club of Westbury have made three dozen underwaists, which were cut out for them by our seamstress. There have been made in the sewing-room 282 new garments, viz. : 80 boys’ waists, 30 boys’ shirts, 82 pairs of pants, 11 girls’ dresses, 18 night-dresses, 56 wash cloths, 4 shirt-waists, and 1 boy’s suit. ‘There have been as usual many donations of garments for both boys and girls, that have been made over to good advantage, and for which we are very grateful. Children’s Home at Mineola JJ The hospital rooms have been changed into additional dormitories for the boys, which it was necessary to furnish with beds, mattresses, blank- ets, etc. ‘These, together with some new ones that were required in the old dormitories, have been provided at a cost of $184.58. The pillows were donated. Shoes have been purchased to the amount of $177.27. Other purchases, consisting of suits for the new boys, materials for girls’ dresses, boys’ waists and pants, underwear, stockings, shoe laces, tooth- brushes, scrubbing-brushes, combs, machine cotton, pins, etc., amounted to $159.54, making a total of $521.39. espectfully submitted, Anna W. Townsenp, Chairman. For the Instruction Committee, Mrs. T. Tredwell, chairman, presents the following interesting report. REPORT OF INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE. The School has continued the same during the year, with between fifty-five and sixty pupils attending. ‘Thanksgiving was observed with the usual service, and also the entertainment at Christmas. ‘The public enter- tainment on Arbor Day was appreciated by a large audience. St. Valen- tine’s Day, Flag Day, and all the other holidays have been appropriately observed. Most of the children attended the County Fair, which is always a red-letter day for them, and through the kindness of Miss Float and Mr. Thomas Albertson who each contributed five dollars, they en- joyed the treat of candy, popcorn, ice-cream, etc. The children greatly enjoyed the entertainments, by different friends, of singing, piano, recitations, gramophone, and addresses, also several donations of ice-cream, peanuts, candies, and cakes. Mrs. James R. Willets gave a chair for the teacher’s desk, and through friends and per- sonal efforts of some of the scholars who sold their hand-made articles we are happv in offering comfortable seats to our guests. Owing to the illness of Mrs. Carman there have been no meetings of the Loyal ‘Temperance Legion during the summer, but the children are anticipating their renewal. Miss Hyatt is especially adapted in bringing out the best in every scholar, and works on the line that in material achievement there are two elements, executive force and the great creative power — imagination. She is most helpful to the children in making ways and means for the ones who have developed decided business preferences, enabling them to procure instruction in special studies after leaving our Home, and later in securing responsible and well-paying positions. It is thus seen that her duties and interests extend far beyond the school-room. Again we solicit more frequent visits from friends, trusting they will try to make possible some plans for the advancement of the scholars. Respectfully submitted, Annie M. Trepweti, Chairman. Je Children’s Home at Mineola For the Committee for Placing Children in Homes, Miss Anna Willets, chairman, tells of the work of the Committee. REPORT OF COMMITTEE FOR PLACING CHILDREN IN HOMES. There have been admitted to the Home from October 1, 1906, to October 1, 1907, by commitment of the Poor Law officers, 26 boys and 19 girls, total 35; from parents or guardians, 3 boys and 2 girls, total 5. Discharged from the Home during the year, and returned to parents or guardians, 22 boys and 11 girls, total 34. Placed in homes, 2 boys and 3 girls, total 5. Number of inmates in the Home on September 30, 1907, 63. Of these 40 boys and 14 girls, total 54, were received by commitment of the Poor Law officers, and 6 boys and 3 girls, total 9, from parents. It is with pleasure that the Managers of the Home see it filling up once more with neglected children needing care. We have passed through the year without much sickness, and the general health of the children has been very good. Thinking our friends of the Home might enjoy a little account of the boys and girls that have gone out and are doing for themselves, I quote from our devoted teacher, who has kept personally in touch with many of them. She has visited this year at least twenty-five or more of them, many who are married and keeping house, happy and comfortable, and most of them earning a good living. We find them employed as teachers, bookkeepers, and clerks in banks, drug-stores and commission houses. There are plumbers, carpenters, soldiers and sailors, dressmakers, steno- graphers, and trained nurses. Indeed, nearly every industry claims one or more. Years ago one little boy thought if he could be a junkman with six bells on his wagon he would be happy. He is now nineteen, in a bro- ker’s office in the city, and thinks it must have been some other little boy that had such absurd ideas. While they have drifted all over the country, they do not seem to forget the days at the Home, often bringing their husbands or wives to visit the Home, and spend an hour or more in the school-house talking over old times. There are many pleasant things that could be told of the respect and affection many of these young people hold for their caretakers and teachers who so faithfully instilled in them princi- ples for the building of character. Respectfully submitted, Anna Witets, Chairman. For Thanksgiving a bountiful dinner was provided of chicken, potatoes, turnips, cranberries, pumpkin pies, apples, bananas, etc., toward which Mr. Schenck donated six chickens, which Mrs. Horther cooked. After dinner Children’s Home at Mineola 13 Mrs. Hunting and Miss Shepherd hired a large wagon and took thirty-five children for a drive. All concluded they had much to be thankful for. At Christmas a delightful time was enjoyed by all. With the good dinner, the Christmas gifts and cheer pro- vided by many kind friends, the day was one long to be remembered. Mrs. Tredwell and Mr. S. R. Hewlett acted as Christmas Committee and purchased all gifts which were provided for every child and helper by the Managers. Spinney Memorial Sunday-school of Great Neck sent 35 Christmas stockings filled with goodies, also toys, games, books, etc.—a wagon load, delivered by Mr. Benjamin L. Coffin, who has brought a load to the Home for nine years. Dr. Cooley’s Sunday-school at Glen Cove, also a most faithful contributor, sent its usual bountiful collection of gifts of books, toys, etc., Mrs. Hunting and Miss Shepherd gave the children a treat on Christmas Eve, also gifts. On Fourth of July a box of fireworks was received from Consolidated Fireworks Company of America ( Mr. W.A.Turner). Dr. Skinner sent a young man to fire them off and prevent accidents. Mrs. Tredwell sent a bountiful supply of ice-cream and cake for all. Arbor Day was observed as usual. The day opened with heavy rain, but clearing toward noon. A goodly number attended the children’s exercises, which were up to the usual standard of excellence. A number of pretty articles were donated for the fancy table, also a num- ber of aprons. Many delicious cakes, for which the ladies of the neighborhood are noted, and ice-cream, were received by the Refreshment Committee. We regret that the list of cakes with the names of the donors was mis- laid, making it impossible to mention each one in our 14 Children’s Home at Mineola printed list of donations, but we gratefully acknowledge their receipt in this way, and thank each one for the beautiful cakes that did such credit to the housewives sending them. Mrs. James R. Willets, Miss Kate M. Riddell, and Mr. Warren Cruikshank each sent checks for $25, which we gratefully acknowledge. The annual picnic was held this year upon the Home grounds, with a bountiful supply of cake and ice-cream. The fact was realized that the responsibility was some- what heavy of transporting this large family of children over the highway in wagons, with dangers from trolley- cars and automobiles; in consequence of which it was de- cided to make use of the pleasant Home grounds. Mr. Leavitt contributed five dollars toward picnic expenses, which was devoted toward ice-cream. The confectioner also donated one gallon of cream. Mr. Isaac H. Cocks sent ten tickets to the Home for an entertainment of the Boys’ Club. The children attended the Queens-Nassau Fair, and re- flected credit upon those in charge. Miss Hyatt arranged an exhibit to send to this Fair of the work of the school- children, consisting of basketry, hemstitching, embroidery on linen, cross-stitch, centerpieces, etc., the entire work being made by the children themselves. The children attend school, assist in housework, scrub, prepare vegetables, ete. The boys have a garden which has not been as flourishing as in former years, but they are learning something about the cultivation of the soil and chickens. These are interesting as well as useful sub- jects for them to acquire a knowledge of. One boy is handy with tools and has put in seventeen window cords, besides other repairs. A visit of inspection was made on March 1, 1907, by Mr. R. W. Wallace, representing the State Board of Children’s Home at Mineola {5 Charities, in which the improvements mentioned in last report were noted. ~The long-distance telephone has been found a great convenience, in fact a necessity. The Managers and Matron feel a degree of comfort in knowing that mutual communication can be had quickly by this wonderful in- strument. Ata meeting of the Executive Committee held in July, Miss Riddeli, who was present, expressed a desire to furnish the Managers’ room and reception hall with new rugs,—‘‘something to remind the Committee of her,’— and for that purpose donated the sum of $30. Not being well, she requested Mrs. James R. Willets and Mrs. William E.. Townsend to act for her in the matter and procure suitable rugs. Having new rugs would neces- sarily make the furniture, which had seen much wear, ap- pear to great disadvantage. It was not considered good enough to repair satisfactorily, so the proposition was made that the rooms be entirely refurnished, and that any Manager so inclined might contribute toward it by giv- ing a chair, etc. A ready response was accorded this pro- position which resulted in twelve handsome oak chairs with leather seats being purchased, also polished library table and revolving chair for use of the Secretary. The amount expended was $132.25. The improvement is very marked, and calls for universal commendation. The Managers feel justly proud of their attractive Home rooms. These gifts have been supplemented by that of a hall mirror and clothes-tree by Mrs. James R. Willets. The names of those contributing to the new furniture will be found in the list of donations, with amounts given. Another greatly appreciated donation was that made by Mr. Leavitt, who had the system of hot-water heating, that had completely given out, entirely overhauled, in- 16 Children’s Home at Mineola volving a large expenditure which he met and gave to the Home. New floorings have been laid in both playrooms and in the upper hall. The buildings are in excellent order. The windmill is a source of much expense and inconvenience, having become worn by time, etc. Lack of wind often causes hindrance in filling the tank, so necessary in the Home work. Could not some other power be substituted for pumping the water and thus overcome this serious drawback? Societies assisting the Home during the year have been: Roslyn Club, Sunshine Society, Spinney Memorial Church of Great Neck, Jericho First Day School, Glen Cove Presbyterian Sunday-school, East Williston Sew- ing Society, Westbury Sewing Society, Southhold Pres- byterian Church, Thread and Needle Club of Westbury, Presbyterian Sunday-school of Corona, Queens-Nassau Agricultural Society. During the past year the Board of Managers has been deprived of one of its members and officers by death. Mrs. A. A. Degrauw died at her home in Jamaica on June 15, after an illness of seven months’ duration. Mrs. Degrauw was one of the Charter members of the Home, a member of the Board of Managers since its organiza- tion, and at the time of her death First Vice-President. She was always deeply interested in all that pertained to its welfare, although unable latterly to take part in its proceedings. She named the Home as one of the bene- ficiaries under her will, leaving a large amount to be de- voted toward the maintenance of the school, which build- ing she had erected in memory of her son. Resolutions of sympathy on her death were drawn up and sent to her family, and duly acknowledged. Mr. Leavitt has received during the year the sum of $500, a legacy from the estate of the late Mrs. Josephine Children’s Home at Mineola [7 O. Skillman, of Roslyn, who requested Mrs. T. Tred- well to direct how the sum should be applied. Mrs. Tredwell has named the proposed new hospital building as the object. This proposed new hospital building has been made necessary by the use of the present hospital rooms for extra dormitory purposes. This privilege was granted the Home by the President of the Board of Health, provided the Home should erect a separate build- ing for a hospital. The energies of the Managers are now directed to this end, and a fair is in preparation to acquire funds with which to carry out this intention. Mrs. Tred- well is its chairman and extends a cordial invitation to all friends for co-operation. Plans are being considered, and if sufficient funds are secured the near future will see the completion of this new addition to the Home property. The Treasurer reported on November 19, 1907, that the receipts from the Fair for the new Hospital Building, held on October 11 and 12, amounted to $2023.61 to date. Thanks are extended to all who kindly assisted with time, money, or articles donated. Respectfully submitted, J. E. Stewart, October, 1907. Secretary Board of Managers. 18 Children’s Home at Mineola REPORT OFZANNU AT Nit E DUNG The annual meeting of the association of Children’s Home was held at the Home, Mineola, on Tuesday, October 1, 1907. Fifteen members were present. Mrs. William E. Townsend, President, called the meeting to order and read the rooth Psalm. Mrs. Stewart acted as secretary. The annual report of the Board of Managers, prepared by the Secretary, was read, accepted with thanks, and ordered to be printed as usual. The Treasurer’s annual report was read, showing the balance in Nassau County Bank to be $341.71. It was reported that the proposed changes in the Constitution, notice of which.was given at the last annual meeting, had been acted upon at a meeting of the Association held last November, and had become permanent. No other business being presented, upon motion the election of seven Managers was then proceeded with. Miss Float was made teller, and upon motion of Mr. Leavitt was authorized to cast one vote for each of the following members, whose names had been duly pre- sented, all of whom were declared elected Managers to serve three years: Mrs. I. L. Moe, to represent New- town; Miss K. M. Riddell, at large; Mrs. G. Howland Leavitt, Flushing; Mrs. Seaman L. Pettit, Hempstead ; Mrs. Charles J. Stewart, at large; Miss F. W. Blackwell, Long Island City; Mrs. William E. Townsend, at large. There being a vacancy in the Board of Managers caused by the death of Mrs. A. A. Degrauw, Mrs. Earl A. Gil- lespie of Woodhaven was elected Manager for the unex- pired term. Mr. S. R. Hewlett was elected auditor for the year. Respectfully submitted, J. E. Srewart, Secretary. Children’s Home at Mineola J9 TREASURER’S REPORT To the Board of Managers, Children’s Home: The Treasurer’s receipts and payments for the year ending September 30, 1907: DR. le actiyeOCloDstE se L OOO wm S40 520 2am WV ACCS mae nee $2,002.50 Boarder meer er, helen AG SS OOO ee leddees a oe 194.00 Pninitials Dnesten een eat SOOO mV cate ats 995-33 TOU CHCS ae eet ese ne 7. okt, Zee mer sTOCericse. 00 916.99 Miembcrsitpae a eee ee eek SO CMO NOCS mean aly RYACG Gorner Cupboard aincn es Life 2 mee VIS) Keene ee 317.50 Legacy, Mrs. J. O. Skillman 500.00 Postage & Printing. 94.68 LCCres SCC Meee cet ae So Ono gee Repairs meee 250.50 Donations, Money ....... Pi G. 5 Ome iicicentalseyy csr, 415.18 ao Thanksgiving . . . ZAG Ome Ouse: Char pes mer me Ol 4.4.1 os Siristiass 89.00 Mineola Sun. Sch. 10.00 Mrs. James R. Willets . . Naas lohnebirdsall os Biase Vie Ost tee, eee Mrs. W. E. Townsend. . Mase a WV ilets. 2) tome Mrs. Leverich & daughter Mrs; Al W.-Willets, 23. MrasAcs) eC Onuehar a me Miss K. M. Riddell... . Mrs. James Cruikshank . Furniture Miss K. M. Riddell... - Miss Anna Willets..... Wire. illetsoa[r. Mrs. W. E. Townsend. . 6.00 2.00 21.00 25.00 12450 25.00 25.00 -O0O OO OO -OO -0O naAnNnwm oO 5-00 10.00 5-00 5-00 5-00 10.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 2.00 2.00 30.00 4-25 7.00 7.00 Mrs= james. Viilletseer Mrs. 'C. D: Leverich: —. -. Mrs; S. L. Pettit Mret loli Cockssee. ee Wirsis ie Bate warta| eae ee Mrs. A. M. Tredwell ... Mr. 5.°A. Hewlett... ._- Arbor Day Candy Table .. Mrs. Frew .._.. Mrs. Pettit .. J - Apron Table .. Fancy Table .. Mrs. Martha T. Willets. . Mrs. James R. Willets . . . Mrs. W. A. Warnock ... Mrs. H. T. Hewlett.._.. Mrs. Daniel Underhill ... Mrs. Jesse Browne, Jr... . WrseG ak Meynengee. Mrs, Henry Hicks=2 Mrs. W. E. Townsend .. Mrs. George Schmidt .... Mrs. Benjamin Stern... .. S. P. Taber-Willets Mrs. A. A. Gardiner .... Mrs. George T. Mrs. E. Johrens Hewlett . Mrs. George Doris... ... Mrs. George H. Misses Post... . Olney as DONATIONS FOR THE YEAR October, 1906 Mrs. J. J. Sullivan and Ida ‘T. Sullivan, Roslyn, 5 pounds candy; Mrs. Hewlett, 8 vests, 11 pairs pants, 6 coats, 1 pair shoes; Mrs. William Townsend, 5 pumpkins; Mrs. B. D. Hicks, 3 barrels pototoes, quantity pumpkins, squashes, carrots, magazines; Roslyn Club, 95 bibs; Mrs. Bird- sall, 1 child’s cloak; Mrs. Phebe Brown, 1 bushel pears; Miss Carroll, Poughkeepsie, 12 hats; Mrs. G. H. Leavitt, 13 bibs; Mrs. Tredwell, 2 sheets, I counterpane. 30.00 F200 7.00 14.00 £25 2.00 ox 5-00 21.40 5.00 10.00 34-95 12.80 3.80 100.00 25.00 5.00 10,00 5.00 gee. 5.00 2.00 10.00 25.00 5.00 1.00 50 1.00 3.00 1.00 Children’s Home at Mineola zh November Mrs. William Townsend, magazines, quantity potatoes, I overcoat, un- derclothing, 1 suit pajamas; Miss Amy Willets, quantity celery, peppers, magazines; Miss Phebe Seaman, tree of bananas; Mrs. Robbins, quantity of beets, turnips, carrots; Sunshine Society, basket fruit; Roslyn Club, basket fruit; Mrs. Clarence Mackay, 24 hats; Mr. Schenck, 6 chickens. December Mrs. ‘Tredwell, 3 neckties, 3 brushes, 3 combs, 3 pairs gloves, 1 dozen handkerchiefs, 6 work-baskets, subscription to Youth’s Companion 1906— 1907; Mrs. Lydia P. Valentine, 2 pairs mittens; Mrs. F. E. Story, check for $5 for children; Mrs. Richard Robbins, 1 basket russet apples; Mrs. A. J. Van Sicklen, Jamaica, 2 games, 2 dolls, 5 books; Jennie and Burt Van Sicklen, 1 book; Mrs. Clarence Mackay, 2 coats, 1 hat, quantity of small sandals; Mrs. E. Cushing, 5 pounds candy; Mr. Schenck, 2 tur- keys; Jericho First Day School, 62 handkerchiefs; Glen Cove Presbyterian Sunday-school, 24 books, 10 games, 1 stable, 1 work-box, 1 backgam- mon board, 1 doll’s chair, 1 magic lantern, 1 toy elephant, 4 dolls, 1 rubber doll, 1 donkey and cart, 1 cart, 3 men; Mrs. Leverich, 1 barrel molasses; Mrs. Hunting and Miss Shepherd, ice-cream and cake; Spinney Memorial Sunday-school, Great Neck, 35 Christmas stockings filled with candy, popcorn, nuts, oranges, apples and toys, 1 doll’s toilet set, 1 set doll’s furniture, I tin auto, 1 harmonica, several horns, 1 pair low tan shoes, 1 watch, 1 large box candy, 1 doll’s bureau, 1 engine, 2 auto- harps, 1 silver pencil, 1 good overcoat, § shirts, 2 pairs drawers, 23 books, 11 games; Mrs. Birdsall, 21 cards buttons, 1 pair pants; Mrs. Hunting, 10 pairs boys’ gloves, 4 pairs girls’ kid gloves, 2 sweaters, 7 hair ribbons, 3 stick pins; Mrs. Pettit, 7 pounds candy. January Mrs. Pettit, 6 packages raisins, 6 packages currants; Mrs. T. Tredwell, magazines, cold cream, candies and cakes for children; Mrs. Cocks, pail lard, pail sausages. February Mrs. Stewart, papers; Mrs. B. D. Hicks, crate of oranges, magazines; Mrs. 'T. Tredwell, 1 pair arctics, 22 tan shoe laces, half-dozen pairs stockings, 1 shoulder shawl, 1 black skirt, 2 barrels potatoes; Mrs. Bird- sall, 2 flannel dresses, 4 wash dresses, 3 boys’ coats, 2 pairs shoes (old); Mrs. ‘Townsend, 12 feather pillows —very nice. March Mrs. T. Tredwell, cakes for children; East Williston Sewing Society, 2 dozen night-dresses; Westbury Sewing Society, 1 dozen night-dresses; Mrs. I. H. Cocks, 50 eggs for Easter; Miss Amy Willets, 10 heads cabbage; Mrs. Horther, 158 hot cross buns; Mrs. Lowerrie, Easter cards and papers, Southhold Presbyterian Church; 24 undergarments made by the Thread and Needle Club of Westbury; Mrs. B. D. Hicks, 1 barrel potatoes, half-bushel turnips, 1 bushel parsnips, 1 bushel salsify, 4 pounds butter; Mrs. Fitch, candy for the children; Miss Hunting, Easter candy for the children; Miss Robinson, hair ribbons for the girls; Mrs. Hunting, flowers for Easter. 2B Children’s Home at Mineola April Mrs. Jesse Browne, Jr., 1 tablecloth, 1 union suit, 4 handkerchiefs (old), 1 percale skirt, 1 black skirt, 1 red lawn waist, 2 white waists, 1 red flannel waist, 1 white skirt, 1 colored skirt, 1 doll, 2 yards lace, 1 pair kid gloves, 1 pair brown silk gloves, 1 pair cotton gloves, 2 night- shirts, 4 pairs men’s drawers, 4 undervests, 1 suit pajamas, 2 bureau scarts, 1 brown linen waist, 3 pairs low shoes, 2 pairs shoes, 1 white and black suit, 1 flannel skirt, 1 checked waist, 1 pair white stockings, 2 pairs black stockings, 5 pairs socks, 3 pairs white socks, 6 cravats, 14 yards gingham (new); Mrs. B. D. Hicks, 744 pounds butter, 3 cakes, 26 eggs. May Mrs. Carman, I waist, 2 girls’ coats, 1 dress, 2 pairs shoes, 1 pair low shoes, 2 boys’ coats, 5 pairs stockings, 1 pair socks, 8 cravats, 6 straw hats, 1 girl’s hat, 3 pairs ties, 1 small dress; Mrs. Tredwell, 1 pair clip- pers (new), I pair sharpened; Mrs. William ‘Townsend, garden seeds, Mrs. I. H. Cocks, garden and flower seeds; Mrs. B. D. Hicks, 5 bushels potatoes, 1 bushel turnips, 2 bushels parsnips, quantity rhubarb; Mr. McCord, 6 volume series 4 Helping Hand; Mrs.S. L. Pettit, 12 pounds raisins, 12 pounds currants, citron, 14 scrub-brushes, 30 loaves bread; Mrs. Robbins, 2 bags potatoes; Mrs. R. Brower, 2 pairs pants, 1 coat and vest, 2 long cloaks, 2 short coats, 3 suits—skirts and jackets, 1 blue coat, 1 purple skirt, 1 black skirt; Louis Krause, florist, Mineola, 4 beds flowering plants; Mrs. Kennecht, cabbage plants; Mr. Oscar Tuttle, 2 bags potatoes. Fune Mrs. B. D. Hicks, 1% crates strawberries, 4 pounds butter, quantity lettuce, swisschard, large basket cherries, bouquet of roses; Mrs. A. Gar- diner, Roslyn, 7 white suits, perfectly good, 1 colored suit, 1 colored waist, 2 white dresses, small,—all beautifully laundered; Mrs. 'T. ‘Tred- well, 10 dozen cakes, quantity ice-cream, box fireworks from Consoli- dated Fireworks Co. of America; Unknown, crate pineapples; Mrs. E. E. Birdsall, quantity lettuce, 1 pair shoes, 2 pairs white stockings, 1 pair black stockings; Mrs. Armstrong, quantity lettuce; Mr. I. H. Cocks, 10 tickets for entertainment of Boys’ Club; Miss Robinson, 2 dozen lemons; Mrs. and Miss Hunting, 15 pineapple pies, half-dozen lemons. July Mrs. B. D. Hicks, g bushels potatoes, 1 basket rhubarb, 1 basket let- tuce, 2 bushels string beans, 2 bushels swisschard, 1 basket berries, 2 bunches sweet peas, half-bushel beets, 1 bushel apples, 1 bushel cabbage; Mrs. Clarence Mackay, quantity vegetables, g baskets of beautiful flowers; Mrs. William Sheehan from August 1, 6 to 8 quarts of milk daily, except Sundays; Mr. T. Tredwell, load of kindling wood; Mrs. I. H. Cocks, quantity of green corn, tomatoes, beets, squashes, onions, string beans; Presbyterian Sunday-school, cake and ice-cream; Mrs. Townsend, bag of apples; Mr. Robbins, bag of string beans; Mrs. Kennedy, 150 small cakes, ice-cream for all the children, 5 pounds candy. Children’s Home at Mineola 03 August Mrs. Mackay, 2 baskets of flowers, vegetables; Mr. Robbins, bag of pears; Mrs. J. M. Post, Westbury, 1 gallon pot butter, button basket, small tomatoes; Mrs. William Townsend, 3 door mats, 1 barrel potatoes, bag apples; Mrs. B. D. Hicks, 1 bushel lima beans, 1 basket swisschard, 150 ears sweet corn. ARBOR DAY Donations of cake from Westbury: Mrs. Velsor, Mrs. Jesse P. Kelsey, Mrs. David Layton, Mrs. Benjamin D. Hicks, Mrs. Elizabeth Hiller, Mrs. J. W. Post, Mrs. Catharine Willis, Mrs. Fred F. Sharpless, Mrs. Edward Hicks, Mrs. Harold Patterson, Mrs. Henry Hicks, $1, Misses Martha and Mary Post, Mrs. I. H. Cocks. Cake from Jericho: Mrs. William T.. Underhill, Mary S. Willis, Sarah E. Robbins, Eveline Hubbs, Sarah J. Malcolm, Caroline Willets, Amy Willets, Mary J. Jackson, Mrs. S. S. Underhill, Jr., Anna Seaman, Mrs. James H. Seaman. Apron Table Mrs. Degrauw, fancy work-apron; Mrs. William Townsend, 2 long gingham aprons; Mrs. George Titus, 2 long gingham aprons; Mrs. Charles Willets, 15 aprons; Mrs. ‘Timothy Tredwell, 2 aprons; Mrs. Charles Leverich, 16 aprons. Through some mistake, the list containing the names of other friends who donated to Arbor Day became mislaid, and cannot be acknowledged here. We regret it deeply, and apologize for our carelessness, and will try to do better next time. From Glen Cove Sunday-school Games: Train for Boston, Daily Mail, The Race for the Cup, Home Base-Ball, Merry Christmas, Bicycle Race, Snap, Peter Coddles, Buster Brown at the Circus, Blocks. Books: Grover Wyman, Jack the Bean-Stalk, Fame Friends, Work and Play, Cheer for Children, Large Print, Chatterbox, A. B. C. Books, Feet and Wings, Stories from Fairyland, Tom ‘Thumb, Blue Eyes, Night Be- fore Christmas, Animal Stories, Aladdin and Other Stories, Whiter Than Snow, Michael Strogoff, The Tinklears Brothers Tide Mill, ‘The Stolen Chimes, Susie’s Spectacles, Giant Story Books, Christmas Surprise, Chitty Chatty Stories, Stories Merry and Wise. From The Spinney Memorial M. E. Sunday-school, Great Neck, L.I. One load Christmas cheer, delivered by Mr. Benjamin L. Cofhn. Games: Nellie Bly, District Messenger Boy, The Game of Innocents Abroad, Base-Ball, Jumpers, Crokinole, Dominoes, Pit, Corner Grocery, Flinch, Fascination. Books: Pastime Story Book, Monkey Jack, Tom Thumb, Bright Eyes, Dolly and Mr. Doggins, Great Big Story Book, The Dream that Came True, Book of Short Stories, Play Time, A Birthday Year and Other Stories, Treat, At the Farm, The Three Beans, Sis Hopkins’ Own Book, The Story of Robin Hood, Little Bo-Peep, Little Forget-Me-Not, Snow Flakes, Magazine of Fun, George’s Ride and Other Stories, Your Dolly, Some Bird Friends, Baby Pet, 5 Scrap Books. 24 Children’s Home at Mineola HONORARY MEMBERS OR PATRONS — ¢1oo Mr. James Cruikshank.* Mrs. Oliver L. Jones. Mrs. Charles D. Leverich. Mrs. G. Howland Leavitt. Mrs. A. A. Degrauw.* Miss Catherine Ditmis. Mr. A. A. Degrauw.* Mr. James R. Willets.* Mr. DeWitt C. Bowker. , Mrs. James R. Willets. Hon. John A. King.* LIFE MEMBERS — §25 Mrs. James R. Willets. Mr. Morris Fosdick.* Mrs. Spencer H. Smith.* Mrs. Edward Willets. Mrs. C. J. Fosdick. Mr. G. H. Leavitt. Mr. Edward Willets. Miss Kate M. Riddell. Mrs. Hannah Willets.* Mrs. C. Rapelye. Miss Atala Thayer. MranC.b. Gale; Mrs. Frederick Willets. Mr. R. V. Cruikshank. Mrs. T. Tredwell. Mr. Frederick Willets.** Mrs. Seaman L. Pettit. Mrs. F. E. Hegemeyer. Mr. Daniel Underhill.* Mr. Oliver L. Jones. Mrs. Philip M. Wood. Mrs. Daniel Underhill. Mrs. Alice A. Backus. Mrs. Mary W. Wright.* Mrs. Isaac H. Cocks. Mrs. G. L. Babcock. Mr. Warren Cruikshank. Mrs. E. T. Hicks.* = Miss Ida A. Van Alst.** Mrs. WarrenCruikshank. Mrs. Benj. D. Hicks. Mrs. P. M. Haggerty. Mr. D. M. Cruikshank. Mr. Benj. D. Hicks.* Mrs. John H. Prall. © Miss Armenia J. Float. Hon. John A. King.* Mrs. Alice M. Cordier. Mr. J. H. Cruikshank. Mr. A. A. Degrauw.* Mr. Charles H. Jones. Mrs. J. H. Cruikshank. Mrs. E. E. Ward.* —= Mr. Philip L. Jones. Mrs. Earl A. Gillespie. * Deceased. Children’s Home at Mineola Mrs. Robert B. Parsons. MEMBERS — ¢5 Mrs. H. D. Powers. si Mr. James M. Oakley.* Mrs. Charles J. Stewart. Mr. Stephen R. Hicks.* Mrs. James M. Oakley. Mrs. H. R. White. Mr. E. A. Hopkins.* Mr. J. Browne, Jr. Mrs. J. Browne, Jr. Mirs-- H.-R. Broad: Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Charlotte F. Case. Thomas Mott. Mrs. G. T. Hewlett. Miss C. VanWyck. Miss A. C. Rotert. Mr. E. A. Brinckerhoff. Mrs. James E. Hillyer. Miss Lillian L. Browne. Miss G. B. Browne. Mrs. Walter E. Frew. Mrs, GA. Thayer, Jr. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Edward Sherer. G. N. Conklin. Isaac L. Moe. Mary B. Norris. Da Cock: John Birdsall. Mrs. C. C. Parsons.* Mrs. George Emory.* Mr. George Emory. Mrs. E. J. Graham. Mr. J. H. J. Stewart. Mrs. John G. Dutcher. Mr. Samuel Willets. Miss Anna Willets. Mr. H. N. Anable.* Mrs. H. N. Anable. Miss Ball. Mr. S. R. Hewlett. Mrs. A. A. Gardner. Miss Alice M. Cordier. Mrs. S. S. Stocking. Mrs. J. Kent Boyd.* Miss Cornelia King.* Mrs. A. Richardson. Mrs. Fountain. Miss P. Hagner. Lewis L. Fosdick.* Mrs. Chas. H. Harris.* Mrs. J. H. Whitson. Isaac Amberman.* Mrs. P. J. A. Harper. Ab’m DeBevoise.* Mr. P. J. A. Harper.* Mrs. Oscar P. Willis. Virgie era Vy lietasg cs Mr. D.L.Hardenbrook. Mrs. John J. Davies. Miss Louise Valentine. Mrs. F. E. Willits. Mrs. George E. Cock.* Mr. George E. Cock.* Miss Esther Willets.* Miss Hannah Willets.* Mr. Robert B. Parsons.* Mrs. H. S. Bartow. Mrs. A. H. Baxter. Mrs. J. Aug. Albertson. Miss F. W. Blackwell. Mr. George L. Peck.* Mrs. Jacob Wyckoff.* Miss Hattie E. White. Mrs. S. T. Rushmore. Mrs. George E. Clay. Mrs. Henry T. Hewlett. Mrs. Eliza L.Saunders.** Mrs. Wm. F. Wyckoff. Mrs. Willis W. Young. Mrs. Oliver H. Perry. Mrs. F. M. Wheeler. E. A. Brinckerhoff. Mr. K. W. Wheeler. Wm. M.Ackley.* Mrs. Henry A. Bogart.* Mrs. Frank E. Hopkins. Mrs. George A. Searing. Mrs. Edward Hall. Mrs. John M. Moe. Miss C. F. Walters. Miss Amy Willets. Mrs. George Elliott. Mrs. John L. Riker, 2d. Mr. James R. Willets.* Mrs. H. Prior.* Mrs. Thomas S. Prior.* Mr. John Nix.* Mrs. John Nix.* Mrs. S. Norris. Mrs. W. A. Warnock. Mrs. H. H. Tredwell. Mrs. M. Richardson. Mr. C. E. Conklin. Mrs. R. H. Robbins. Miss G. R. Leverich. Mrs. W. Floyd-Jones.* Mrs. S. Platt-Decker. Mrs. Sophia U. Willets. Mrs. Louis N. Lanehart. Miss Lila K. Willets. Mrs. George K. Meynen. Mrs. E. ‘T. Cushing. Mrs. Wm.E. Townsend. Miss Irene H. Pettit. Miss M. G. Leverich. Mrs. G. J. Garretson. Mrs. Oliver Whitson. Mrs. Samuel Underhill. Miss Phebe P. Willis. Mrs. W. S. Shrigley. Mrs. J. H. Smedley. Mrs. D. O. Linkletter.* Mrs. George L. Peck. Wiisse he ab eck: Mrs. W. W. Cocks.* Miss Annie S. Wyckoff. Miss Mary Post. Mr. Timothy Tredwell. Miss Mary Youngs. Mrs. Richard M. Bell. Miss Fannie Ahles. CONSTITUTION I.— Name. The corporate name of this Association shall be ‘*’THE CHILDREN’s Home at Mineota, N. Y.’’ 1I.— Object. The object of this Association shall be to provide a temporary home for destitute children, and such as may be committed to its care by the County Superintendents and ‘Town Overseers of the Poor of Nassau County and of the Borough of Queens. L11.— Membership. The names of the persons presented for membership, after the incorpo- ration of this Association, shall be submitted to the Executive Committee and approved by a majority of its members: All members of this Association shall pay an initiation fee of at least five (§) dollars, and thereafter an annual fee of one (1) dollar. The non-payment of said annual fee within three (3) months after the annual meeting in October, shall be considered equivalent to a resignation, and the name of the person thus neglecting to pay shall be stricken from the roll of membership. LV.—Life Membership. Any one who shall contribute at one time the sum of twenty-five (25 ) dollars for the purpose shall, on the approval of the Executive Committee, be a Life Member, and the payment of ove hundred (100) dollars under like conditions shall constitute such a person a Patron of the Association. And all monies received from persons becoming Life Members or Pa- trons shall be invested, and only the income arising therefrom used for the current expenses of the Association. V.—Board of Managers. The business of the Association shall be conducted by a Board of Man- agers, consisting of twenty-one members, two of whom shall be chosen from each town, and seven at large. ; They shall hold office for the term of three years respectively, and seven of their number shall be elected each year by the Association at its annual meeting. They shall hold stated meetings every three months, and special meet- ings at any time when called by the President at the request of three members of the Board. Children’s Home at Mineola IM) They may adopt a set of By-Laws for their own government, and make — all necessary rules and regulations for the proper administration of their trust ; subject, however, to the direction of the Association, to which they shall submit an annual report of their proceedings. They shall also appoint and dismiss the Superintendent and Matron, and shall fix their compensation. They shall also have power to fill, until the next regular election, all vacancies that occur in the Board. VI.—Officers. Within ten days after the annual meeting the Board of Managers shall convene and elect by ballot from their own number, for a term of one year, a President, a First Vice-President, a Second Vice-President, a Sec- retary, a Treasurer, and a committee of six, three of whom must reside within five miles of the Home, who, with the above-named officers, ex- officio, shall constitute the Executive Committee. V II.— Meetings. The annual meeting of the Association shall be held on the first Twes- day in October, at such time and place as may be designated by the Board of Managers. At said meeting the annual reports of the Board of Managers, of the Secretary, and of the Treasurer shall be read, and seven members of the Board of Managers, and an Auditing Committee consisting of one member of the Association, shall be elected by ballot. Special meetings of the Association may be called at any time by the Board of Managers, after one week’s notice in three county papers, stat- ing the object of such meeting. VITI.—President. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Association and the Board of Managers, and shall vote only in case of a tie. In the absence of the President, one of the Vice-Presidents shall fill the place. LX.—Secretary. The Secretary shall give notice of the meetings of the Association, of the Board of Managers, and of the Executive Committee, and shall keep a record of their proceedings. X.— Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have in charge all monies contributed for the pur- poses of the Home, and acknowledge the same, keep a record of all gifts that may be received, and pay from the funds in hand such bills as shall be directed and allowed by the Executive Committee. The Treasurer shall report monthly to the Executive Committee, and quarterly to the Board of Managers, and make a detailed statement to the annual meeting of the Association. 28 Children’s Home at Mineola X1I.—Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall have the direct supervision of the Home, and the general charge of affairs. It shall hold regular monthly meetings at the Home, at which the Treasurer and Standing Committees shall make reports. This committee shall have authority to expend an amount not to ex- ceed the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars for any special purpose not included in the regular expenses of the Home. It shall arrange for one of its members to visit the institution at least once each week. XI1.—Standing Committees. The President, with the approval of a majority of the Board of Man- agers, shall appoint all standing committees, who shall report to the Ex- ecutive Committee and the Board of Managers when required. XIL[1.—Quorum. 1. Of the Association.— If there isa member from each town in Nassau County and one from the Borough of Queens present at any meeting of the Association, seven members shall constitute a quorum. z. Of the Board of Managers.—Seven members shall constitute a quorum of the Board of Managers. 3. Of the Executive Committee.— Five members shall constitute a quo- rum of the Executive Committee. X [V.— Discretionary. Whatever pertains to the welfare of the Home not provided for in this Constitution or these By-Laws shall be left to the discretion of the Board of Managers. XV .— Amendments. The Constitution may be amended at any special or regular meeting of the Association, by a vote of two-thirds of the members present and vot- ing, provided that notice of said proposed amendment has been published in two county papers for one week. BY-LAWS I.— Meetings. The regular meetings of the Board of Managers shall be held at the Home on the third (3) Tuesday i in March, June, September, and Decem- ber. The regular meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held at the Home on the third (3) Tuesday in each month. I1,.—Order of Business. The following shall be the order of business at the annual meeting of the Association : Children’s Home at Mineola 29 Devotional Exercises. Report of Managers. Report of Secretary. Report of ‘Treasurer. Reports of Committees. Unfinished Business. New Business, Election of Managers. And at the meetings of the Board of Managers the order of business shall Der CON AN BWN = Devotional Exercises. Roll Call. Reading Minutes of Previous Meeting. Report of Executive Committee. Report of Secretary. Report of ‘Treasurer. Report of Matron. Reports of Committees. Unfinished Business. New Business. Election of Officers and Members of the Executive Committee. ONO OO SI SON ts aS he — IITI.—Committees. The Standing Committees, the chairman of which must be a member of the Board of Managers, shall consist of five (5) persons. Each person appointed on a committee shall be held responsible for the duty assigned. In case of disability to act, he or she must give notice of the fact to the Secretary in writing, in order that a new appointment may be made. IV.—Vacancies. All vacancies in the Executive Committee or Board of Managers shall be filled by ballot, a majority vote of all the Managers being required to elect: V.—Visitors. The Home shall be open for visitors only at such times as may be di- rected by the Executive Committee. V I.— Collections. The Executive Committee shall appoint from among the members of the Association such persons as they may deem proper to solicit aid for the support of the Home, who shall report in writing to said committee, at their monthly meetings, all donations received by them. VI1.— Admittance to the Home. Children shall be admitted to the Home upon the written order of any member of the Board of Managers, subject to such rules as may be estab- lished by the Executive Committee. 30 Children’s Home at Mineola VITT.—Withdrawal from the Home. No child committed to the care of the Home shall be withdrawn ex- cept by an order in writing from one or more Superintendents of the Poor, endorsed by one of the Executive Committee, or by an order of the Ex- ecutive Committee. LX.—Education. At the Home the children shall be educated according to the discretion of the Executive Committee, taught the principles of the Christian religion and habits of usefulness, and no sectarian peculiarities shall be inculcated. X.—Placing Children in Homes. As soon as the age and requirements of the children shall, in the opin- ion of the Executive Committee, render‘them suitable, they shall severally be placed out to some respectable person, and upon such arrangements as the committee may approve, pursuant to the provisions of the laws in re- lation to the subject. X1.— Guardianship. This Association may take under its care any children whose parents or guardians, by a written agreement, shall voluntarily surrender or entrust them to the Association for such a length of time as may be agreed upon. This Association shall then become the guardian of such children, and when the children attain a proper age, find them homes or place them at such trades or occupations as may be thought most desirable. X1I1.—Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall elect their own chairman and arrange their order of business. They shall also make such rules for the internal management of the Home as they may deem proper, except as provided by the Constitution; they may employ and discharge such help as they may think proper and fix their compensation, or delegate such powers to one of their own num- ber or to the matron. XIII.—Committee on Clothing. This committee, the chairman of which must be a member of the Ex- ecutive Committee, shall have the supervision of the purchase of all furni- ture and bed-clothing required, and the purchasing, cutting, and making the necessary clothing for the children; see that seasonable clothing is adapted to each child; that all garments are properly marked, mended, and neatly kept in places provided for the purpose, and that an inventory of all the new garments supplied is given to the matron. Members of this committee shall visit the Home as often as necessary for the proper discharge of their duties, report monthly to the Executive Committee, and certify*to the correctness of all bills of goods purchased under their direction before payment by the Treasurer. Children’s Home at Mineola Bi! X1IV.—Committee on Instruction. This committee, the chairman of which must be a member of the Ex- ecutive Committee, shall inquire into the proficiency and progress of the children, and, subject to the approval of the Executive Committee, make such arrangements and purchase such books and other articles as may be deemed necessary for their proper instruction, literary and industrial, and for their amusement, and certify to the correctness of all bills of goods pur- chased under their direction before payment by the Treasurer ; see that the girls are taught to sew and do housework, and that the labor of the boys is properly directed. One or more members of this committee shall visit the Home at least once a fortnight, and they shall report monthly to the Executive Com- mittee. XV.—Committee for Placing Children in Homes. The committee appointed for this purpose, the chairman of which must be a member of the Executive Committee, may invite the Managers from the different towns in the county to co-operate with them in their efforts to find homes in which to place the children. It shall be the duty of this committee, with its associates, to have a friendly supervision of all children sent out from the Home, and to report through their chairman when such children are found improperly cared for or receiving unkind treatment. It shall be the duty of the chairman of this committee to notify the Manager living nearest to the location where a child has been placed, the name of the child, and the name and address of the person in whose care the child has been put, in order that such Manager may have an over- sight of the child. This committee shall report monthly to the Executive Committee. XV I,.— Neglect of Duty. Absence from two successive meetings of the Board of Managers, or three successive meetings of the Executive Committee, and inattention to assigned duties in the interval, except in case of sickness or satisfactory excuse (of which the Secretary must be notified), shall be considered equivalent to resignation, and vacancies arising therefrom may be filled at the next meeting of the Board of Managers. XV II.—Attention to Business. During the sessions of the Board of Managers or of the Executive Com- mittee the members shall attend exclusively to the business on hand. XV ITI.— Amendments. These By-Laws may be amended at any meeting of the Board of Man- agers by an affirmative vote of two thirds of all the members of the board present at such meeting, provided that notice of the proposed amendment has been given, in print or writing, to each member of the board at least ten days before such meeting. 3 0112 098511840