"THE SHELTERING ARMS" was opened October 6th, 1864, and receives
children between six and ten years of age, for whom no other
institution provides.
Children placed at "THE SHELTERING ARMS" are not surrendered to the
Institution, but are held subject to the order of parents or guardians.
The children attend the neighboring public school. The older boys and
girls are trained to household and other work.
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Application for admission should be addressed to MISS RICHMOND, at "THE
SHELTERING ARMS," 129th Street, corner Amsterdam Avenue.
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WM. F. FELL CO.
PRINTERS
1220 SANSOM STREET
PHILADELPHIA
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