Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-01

has steadily grown IN usefulness. until
rnw i ,s,'ls among Che best ins,'ta-
,; s 81 Is kind Ia the South. Daring
INC past year the number Of children
rlo have been supported has yafic
from sixty-four 10 the present number,
sftv.xix. Fiftccm girls have lett the
ss,mm. placed in good homes. THIS
institution Is not scctariaii --t.se hPisco.
palians, Prcshytcrians. Mcthoiists. AMI
Rsp,;sts being interested in It's manage
rnnt. The children attend the various
churches OF ,hesc denominations. but
have always been connected with the
M,numental Church Sunday scaool.
me fbcral.ty cf one gentlemen,
n.mber Of tina. church. gave great
rl,as,:re TO the orphans during the pre-
,srt holiday season. On the t'ay a'tcr
tby;simnS n handsome Christinas-trcc,
laden with toys and candies. and having
al liz base pair of India-rubber shoes
and waym pair Of gloves for each
child, was pleasant surprise TO them,
and could the generous giycr have VII
messed the intense enjoyment OF the
children on that evening he would have
Gel. that Il was ssmorc blessed TO gave
than 10 receive" With the exception
Of the annual subscription OF the mem-
lcrs and occasional donations, the inSti-
tuition is maintained on the income aris-
ing from bcqucsts made in past years
nv few benevolent citizens long since
"entercd into rest"
The officers Of the Association are:
Mrs. J. l.. Bacon, president; Mrs. Lacy
G. Trent. secretary; Mrs. W. X. Mar
Tin. treasurer. Directresses: Hrs.
Frances Nelson, Mrs. G. Gcnnet, Mrs.
=. G. Ruifin. Mrs. X. Il. Soinmerville,
Mrs. NJ. Danforth. Mrs. j. g. SPOTS,
Mrs. DIR. Christian, Mrs. w. 5. Z.
Mayo, Mrs. W. d. Blair, and Miss
Emily liaryie.
The trustees Of the Association arc;
Mr.. J. l.. Bacon. Mr.. James Peasants,
ard Rev. DIR. Dashiell.
DIR. John G. SHELTON is the physician.
Protestant Eprs eopsi Churcn Home
5l7 NORTH FOURTH STREET.
The object Of this charity is to pro-
vide home for the ladies of Virginia
who are in reduced circumstance
those who have lost fortune and friends
and arc no longer able to maintain
themselves. 1t is designed for mem
hers of the Episcopal Church alone, aud
is presided over by the Bishop, assisted
by board Of SorpOrators composed OF
some of the ablest and most successful
businessmen of Richmond. They have
cL.rpe of the cntrance-fecs. requests,
md all funds except those for current
,Nrenses. They invest them as they
&c fit for the benefit of the institution.
and make an annual report of the same
every January.
The special care and management OF
the Home itself is entrusted TO corps
of ladies--women of energy. expert
ence. and principlc---who faithfully and
conscenti0usly see to it that the IN
mates are properly cared for, and that
the funds for current expenses and con-
tIibutions Of groceries and provisions
arc disburSed with discretion and econ
omy. They visit the Home every week,
ard once a hlonth examine and audit all
accounts. They provide for the ex-
p,nsos Of housekeeping, and cntrust the
ilnGs for that purpose to the superin-
tcnGent. who renders a written account
Of the same once month.
II is supported from two sources;
First. Mainly by voluntary contribu-
tons from six Episcopal churches in
Richmond.
Second. by an entrance-fcc OF $500
from every lady who becomes bene-
ficiary. and by requests and donations
from other parts Of Virginia.
Since its foundation ten years ago, by
the late Frederick W. Hanncwincklc, 1t
has taken care of 10 ladies for life.
Every expense connected with their
support is betrayed by the Home, ex-
cept that of dress. They are required
to clothc themselves.
The following are the Board of Man
ayers: Mrs. +. NJ. White, president 4;
Mrs. Joshua Peterkin, vice-prcsident ;
Mrs. ". Il. lsaacS, second vicc-prcsi-
dent Miss Woodbridge. recording Sec
rotary: Mrs. j. X. Werth, correspond
ing secretary; Mrs. 5. p. Lathrop,
treasurer: Mrs. W. b. Ferguson, Mrs.
Bette Abbott. Mrs. William Perkins
Mrs. Maria Robinson. Mrs. b. +. Laid
Mrs. DR.. Ilobson. Mrs. Peyton Car
rngton, Mrs. English, Miss Stella VII
liams. Mrs. Robert q. Scott, Miss Mae
murdO.
Letters ofinquiry should he addressed
10 Mrs. j. r.. Werth, 3l3 east Man
street.
THE Baptist Home
fOr Aged Women has been in success
ful operation for two years. Ten in
mates have been admitted and arc Kind
~ cared Tor.
The officers are: Mrs. j. u. deter
president; Mrs. j. l.. VI. Curry, Mrs
4. 4. Brown. Mrs. Alexander Walker
Nic1-prcsidents Mrs. Richard Adam
treasurer: Mrs. II. NJ. Gray. rccordin
secretary Mrs, Jack Temple, CORE
spending secretary; T. II. Elicit, II
X. Ellyscn. Ashton Starkc. Il. "
Powers, II, Bodekcr, Dir. IL. W. Davis
a. Il. Clarke. X. r. Gwathmey, an
Ir. K. ;. Vest, trustees.
l;cceipts for the year, sl,4l9. 6S; cN
p,rGitures. 9l.337.27; balance in til
ucssury, 1927.
"a. Faui's Church Erouac.
80. SOC EAST LEIGH STREET..
Orphan Asylum; Average humble
Of children, so; with matron and
assistant matrOns. In a very proSpe'
ors condition. Mrs. Minnigeroie. pro
id,nt Board eff Managers; Mrs. q. I
Davenport. Treasurer; Mrs. a. II
REYNOLDS, secretary.
~. ruui's Cnureh Home Zee Aged an
Infrm Womco
is located on the corner OF Clay an
Adams streets. There are at present
in TIC Home proper, and none III tn
nfrinary. DIR. Lee is the visiting phys
ciar. The officers are Mrs. j. l.. Bs
.......-a,,t. Nfre Tlurxthall nr.