The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-06-01

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BOARD OF Directors was held in Rev. DR..
stiles's church, corner Of Eighth and Frank
lin streets, on the 26th Of May, 1S46. Pres
ent /: Samuel Taylor, Esq, president; Isaac
Davenport, Samuel Reeve, j. j. Fry, Rich
ard Whitfield, and William Sands. These
Christian men, once so well known in this
city, have all gone to their reward. Their
names. are not now mentioned once in q
twelye-mouth on the streets OF the city
where they labored to help their fellow-man
and honor God, but they are held in "ever-
lasting remembrance" In heaven. This
ward committee failed. A second effort
succeeded better, and a few boys were taken
and boarded in private family on Union
Hill. ;,
When the war came on the Society had
grown considerably, and had fifty boys un-
der its care, on corner OF Baker and St. James
streets. These fifty boys were instructed
and cared for admirably by Mrs. Saunders
and her niece, and 1t is remarkable how
we'll it was done by so small force. With
the war came also troubles to the Society. A
resolution was offered during the war to
scatter the boys through the country among
their relatives or friends il they had any.
It was found that two boys had father in
"Castle Thunder" "a Yankee prisoner OF
war;; and so hard up was the Society that
committee was appointed to see the father
and inquire whether he would take his sons
with him North il he should be exchanged.
Mrs. Saunders, the energetic matron, DIS
covered that "Mr. Schwartz had 600 pounds
OF beef which he would sell to the Society
for the low price OF seven dollars and fifty
cents pound" The matter was brought
solemnly before the Board, and an order
was entered that the " bargain be closed.''
At the close of the war there were eigh-
teen boys in the asylum. Collectors were
appointed to solicit money from the citizens
to support them. The Society struggled on
faint but yet pursuing. In October, 1868,
the treasury was empty, winter was ap-
preaching, bills to the amount OF $500 re-
NAMED unpaid, and twenty-five boys were
to be supported. The prospect was gloomy
indeed. a Encouragement of the forces was
made, and a new line Of march begun
Since then, by the blessing of God and the
benefactions of several friends, the struggle
for existence bas ceased, and the Society
like a weary pilgrim, now rests securely
under her own vine and fig-tree.
We do not wish it understood that we are
entirely independent. Some OF our securt
ties have deprecated. We might also en-
large our institution. Fifteen hundred dol
lars invested will support an orphan boy
and educate him. One boy educated ant
trained every tve-y would seem good
return for so small sum. We hope some
Of our men OF wealth will make this invest
ment.
our six-acre garden is in high state o
cultivation, and supplies us with abundance
of vegetables. Three cows furnish us milk
The bows continue to attend the yarlou!
Sabbath schools OF the city. They art
under the instruction during the week O
two faithful teachers, and the whole asylum
is under the active superintendence OF Mr.
Gill. Since DR.. Pollard's State appointment
he has been compelled tos-dlscontinue hi:
valuable and gratuitous medical services a
the asylum. The Society owe him deb
of gratitude. d.. Moseley has consented
to succeed Dr.. Pollard. -.-
From the treasurer's report it Will o.
seen that the whole cost OF supporting th'
asylum last year was S6,223.0S, with al
average of seventy-fye boys during th,
wear. The cost OF supporting each was $50
The balance against the Society ts S195. 36
We incurred several hundred dollars extr'
expense in starting our cigar-factory.
WILLIAM W. Parker.
The report was adopted. ~ d..
| Bfief addresses were delivered by Col
onel Thomas J. Evans, Rev. DR.. j. E. Ed
wards, and Rev. Mr.. McGilyray.
The. following officers were elected
President, DIR. W. W. Parker; Vice-Presl
dents, A. r. Harris, Thomas D. Quarles
Thomas Branch, DR.. W. n. Gwathmey
Treasurer, T. w. McCance; Secretary, d
ID. Danforth; Managers, Thomas j. Todd
J. B. Cary, w. g. Mayo, DR.. w. 7. Palmer
W. 81. Peasants, R. R. Richardson, T. n
wilkinson, U. G. Hoyt, DR.. F. T. Willis
and S. 81. Hawes
The meeting then adjourned.
The singing by the orphan children wa
greatly enjoyed by all present.