The history of the first inebriate asylum in the world / by its founder [Jonathan Edward Turner]. An account of his indictment, also a sketch of the Woman's national hospital, by its founder.

  • Turner, J. Edward, 1822-1889.
Date:
1888
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Credit: The history of the first inebriate asylum in the world / by its founder [Jonathan Edward Turner]. An account of his indictment, also a sketch of the Woman's national hospital, by its founder. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    directors. We think it judicious to lease a building or build- ings (until suitable edifices can be erected) for the purpose of entering at once, or as soon as practicable, upon the work for which the charter was granted. In accordance with a provision in the act of incorporation, there will be a report, on the third Wednesday of January in each year, of the pro- ceedings, expenditures, income, and condition of the asylum, verified by the affidavits of the President and Treasurer, which report must be filed in the office of the Secretary of State. We are happy in giving assurance that this enterprise meets with the approbation and encouragement of many of / the most intelligent and philanthropic members of the com- b nmnity. The directors put forth this brief statement of their object and plan of operation with the expectation of U meeting a quick and cordial response from the benevolent of || this and other sections of the country. The call for sympa- thy and material aid in laying a permanent basis of an insti- q tution that promises much for the recovery and salvation of ij a large number of the Christian brotherhood, we are confi- dent will meet with a ready response. This institution is not designed to conflict with any other method for recovering the inebriate. There is no as^dum similar to it in this or ai^y other country. Thousands will look to it for help, and helj^ thej should and must have. Thah which was worth creating J is worth ])reserving. The benevolent Father puts it in our power to save those who are ready to perish. To rescue a t fellow-being from physical and spiritual thraldom is worthy v of the exercise of the highest talent and of the ]^urest love. To reclaim from ruin is greater than to create. To turn one : fi-om vice to purity, from darkness to light, from death to life, to make him tlie possessor of a free, enlarged, and beau- tiful existence, is a divine mission. Everywhere goes up the wail of wrecked humanity, of prostrate and suffering broth- ers. From every side conies the ci-y for help. They ai-e the true workers who respond to this cry. They are enriched in giving, and blessed in blessing. Fellow-citizens, Fathers, Brothei-s, and Sisters! Givens your aid in this branch of beneficence, and the blessing of multitudes will be your reward.