Rensselaer Republican, Volume 17, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 March 1885 — A Visit to the Poor Farm. [ARTICLE]

A Visit to the Poor Farm.

A I’RAYKB SEKVICE. . . On Tuesday evening, Feb. 24tli, it wus onr yr—to -participatß .ia n Service of this kiad, liel.i nt the Pour f irm, lor tlu* beuetit. of its inmates. Levs. Webster and ' Mcßeynolds, with their wives-, and a r.andl'ul of the faithful, compoeed ’the company, and lead the meeting. After the service, which the inmates seemed to enjoy, we, in. cur turn, wero entertai <e J by the songs and recitations of the little, helplessly crippled poetess, who furnishes the music and some of the sunshine that seems to prevaie the place, ia spite of the rather sombre character „of its title: and « e are inclined to think that some of these inmates are rich in the possession of; such a home, even if it be c tiled a ‘‘Poor Farm.” They aro, at least, rich in tho, possession of such a matron, who is as careful, apparently, of their health, cleanliness and comfort, as if each was a member of her own especial family. That the inmates appreciate this kindness, is shown by their good behavior. A short poem, setting forth th e merits of “Mrs. Roberts as Mistress;” and yet another proclaiming the good qualities of “Mr. Phillips as Master,’’ were sang by the little poetess, above mentioned, to the edification and enjoyment of .'the listener’'. \fter partaking of apples and sociability itnfil 9 p. m., we returned to town, leaving a benediction aud a hallowed remembrance, let us hope,, behind iis. While each of us 'Wished that the future might bring a repetition of the same.

C. A. CLARK.