The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-01

four at present in the asylum. About Ill
teen boys who applied for admission were
rejected because Of the limited means OF the
Society.
The officers Of the Society are: W. w.
Parker, president; Thomas w. McCance,
treasurer; and ---- Danforth. secretary.
Protestant Episcopal Church Home.
This home Cor aged ladies is located ut
No. SIT north Fourth street. 1t consisted
originally OF eight rooms, which were all
furnished in walnut by Mr.. Hannewinkel.
IL is an institution managed by oil the
Episcopal churches in this city, except st.
Pau.'s. Each lady having aroom to her.
self, the house soon filled up. Dir. Hanne-
winkel--wnose interest and generosity to
this noble and beautiful charity was given
so liberally--built, eighteen months ago, an
addition Of twelve rooms, running up an
other story. introducing oil the modern inn
provementS and conycniences, and had the
whole painted, and transformed it into the
handsomest house on north Fourth street;
and therefore, after his death took place, the
Home lost its most liberal friend.
The establishment is supported entirely
by voluntary contributions and life-metn-
bership. twenty-five dollars, a liff.mem-
5ership; pay to the treasurer, Mrs. 5. +.
Lathrop, gil Main street,. There is no en-
dowment yet. People give as they are in
terested or able-money, wood, coal, pro-
visions, house-linen, china, or any Of the
necessaries or comforts which tend to make
home attractive or comfortable.
A year ago gentleman visited the Home
and noticing the absence in the new kitchen
OF a range, ordered one to be put up at his
own expense.
At the pound-party during the past year
enough groceries were given to last year.
Among the pounds given were suit OF
furniture-black walnut and marble-with
the china, tins, and rug to complete the fur
nishing Of the room. One gentleman OF
well-known Iiberality gave pound OF sill
yer coin.
The Home is open to visitors for their in
spection every day after II O'Clock.
When q lady desires residence she
makes application, stating age, necessities,
and references, through the corresponding
secretary, who lays it before the Board at
their next monthly meeting. They, after
due consideration and inquiry, proceed TO
an election by ballot. III the applicant be
admitted, and has been resident OF Rich
mond, she pays 4 fee Of $50; ii a nom
resident, $3.50. This entities her to 4 life
residence in home which is designed for
gentlewomen. And it is the aim and pur-
pose OF those who have the direction OF this
benefaction to keep and care for its bene-
ticiaries as gentlewomen and 70 give them
the comforts which women in their social
position should have.
The first year Of the establishment OF the
Home there were thirteen applications, Of
which were admitted; the second year, 7,
of which were admitted; the third year,
.oI, l,,if
now eight inmates Of the Home, and it is
most gratifying to see the harmony and low
ing companionship existing. In the eve
ming they assemble in the parlor and one or
two of the ladies play simple tunes and
conclude with family prayer.
The following is the Board OF Managers
Mrs. T. NJ. Whittle, president; Mrs.
Joshua Petcrkin, first vice-presideDt; Mrs.
William M. Jones, second vice president
Miss Mary Woodbridge, recording secre-
tarv; Mrs. James r. Werth, corresponding
secretary Mrs. S. p. Lathrop, treasurer;
Mrs. Mary Mccarthy, Mrs. w. 3. Isaacs,
Mrs. A. Bargamin, Mrs. 3. F. Ladd, Mrs.
D. z. Halsey, Mrs. Anna Price, Mrs. DR..
Hobson, Mrs. Peyton Darlington, Miss Jes-
sic Gordon. Miss Stella Williams.
.-- Infirrn Women.
Established early in February, 1876, with
three inmates, it has proved the necessity
of such an institution by it's rapid growth.
Larger accommodations were required for
the increasing number Of applicants, and
last spring il was removed to what is known
as the Mills House, 706 east Leigh street
a commodious, cheerful home-where ey-
cry reasonable comfort is enjoyed by its in
mates, who here find a resting-place TO pass
the evening Of their lives in peace, order,
and coEtentment. With no cares and every
want supplied, the friendly interest of
Christian women to watch over them, the
best medical attendance, and regular pas
toral supervision. it is cmphatlcally home
for the poor. During Its brief existence it
has taken care OF over twenty, who there
found shelter and comfort. The average
number during this year has been twelve.
Since the removal to its present building
an infrmdrg has been established and admi-
rably fitted up, not only for the inmates OF
the house, but in which transient patients
have been received without any charge for
treatment and nursing, and even without
charge for board when they were not able
to pay.
ST. Paul's Church Home.
This institution, commencing in 1853 as
an orphan asylum for girls, was incorpo-
rated in February, 1861. BY the legacy of
Mr.. Barrett the corporators were enabled to
purchase and furnish the cheerful house on
Leigh street between Fifth and Sixth, with
its large grounds. 1t is most admirably
fitted up for the convenience Of the chill
dren, and most efficiently conducted by its
Board of Managers. At present there are
thirty orphans at the Home, with two ma
irons and one teacher, and they form as
happy a household and are as well provid-
ed for and carefully educated as any chill
dren in town.
St. Sophia's Home.
No. 16 Harvey street, between Main and
Floyd. This institution, under the charge
of the "Little Sisters Of the Poor" and
presided over by Sister Victoria, is home
Tor the aged destitute poor of the city ire
spectiye of sex or religious creeds. It was
incorporated April II, 1874, being estab-
lished by the generous charity Of the late
w. Shakespeare Caldwell. There are now SO
inmates-12 men and "a women-in the in
stitution, which is supported entirely by
the charitable donations OF the public.
St. Joscph's Female Orphan Asylum.
Corner OF Marshall and Fourth streets.
Founded in November, 1884, and dedicated
under the patronage OF St. Joseph. Incor-
porated in October, 1868. This institution is
divided into three departments-the asylum
proper, for female orphans; the academy;
and the parochial school for girls. The or
phans number 81, and the pupils Of the two
schools 23O. The institution is most excel
lently managed by thirteen Sisters OF Chari-
ty, with Sister Mariana as superior.
Their new building, which fronts on
Fourth street Is one of the finest and most