the orphanage news letter.
workers but w.he** otic considers their
cares atul labors in l ebalf of the chil
dren and the lack of opportunity tor
a little season of rest each day, it is
clearly seen that another teacher is
needed to work in the several depart
ments and thus relieve the present
workers ■'uch a course would pre
vent workers front being worn out
front the incessant work and would
result IU ottger ternisof service " hit h
is an advantage in »"» work. The
teachers to the Ot panage are earnest
Christians and work harmoniously
together with one purpose in mind, lo
give the children the best possible
care and attention
The Superintendent Kev. O. A.
Learn, fills so many positions, now in
the office answering letters or po log
over accounts, again coring for the
sick, both it: the home and in
the village; skimming milk, churning
butter, canning fish or meat; looking
after the thousand and one little
thiugs connected with the care of the
boys and git Is and the t tinning of the
plant; ntuid the many cares of life he
must take time totmeditate on tbiugs
above, not always easy to find the
tune, and lead prHver meetings; teach
in Sunday School and preach the go
spel. Like ourselves Mr Leamhas
been in the work in Alaska tor many
years and he loves the work and it is
plainly seen that he is the man for
the place.
Mins Murphy is the domestic science
teacher and knows how to concoct
good things to cat. When Kolia or
Siuieou or Gaorga are hungry be
tween meals, they have but to smile
on Miss Murphy and a handout is
forthcoming.
Miss Hines is the girls' matron and
is a veritable mother to them. They
are a happy family up at the girl*
house. It is n»» wonder that the girls,
l»ig and little, aU love her. Miss
Hii.es has u great love for her work.
We hav* euj »yed being at the prayer
services which Miss fclincs has led, for
she has a talent whether leading a
prayer service or leading in the siug
ing.
Mis# Mattson arrived just before we
left, this teacher having been out on
a furlough for six months or so. Miss
Mattson is the boys’ matron, is the
pianist, teaches some of the children
howto play on different musical in
struments and is indeed an asset to the
work.
William J Robertson ts a first ra'e
farmer; an aide carpenter; handy a
round motor boats and gas engines;
understanding well the running of
the electric plant. Just the man for
the place and withal a Ghristiau and
one who seeks to be an example be
fore the boys.
The children in the home are
healthy; well nourished and happy.
V\ e hare had such good times with
them. INow up to the girl's house
where they gather in Miss Hines room
and listen to the phonograph; sing
their songs etc. On Halloween there
was a party. One of the teachers
gave some nice readings; there were
games but best of all to the children
was the feed at the close of the games.
Oranges, dough nuts and all day suck
ers.
On on* occasion we took a walk a
cross the island through ihe woods, a
beautiful walk, anti it was noticed
how the branches of the trees were
still covered with tho volcanic ash
from old Katmai and the mosses aud
lichens were growing upon the aeh.
We enjoyed the services at the