Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-28
A RICHMOND INSTITUTION.
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RICHMOND, October aS, 1885.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Permit me, astrsnger in your midst,
to express the exceeding pleasure have
enjoyed during > months sojourn in
your beautiful, hospitable. and historic
city, so well known throughout the
whole United States. Coming from
Louisiana. loving everything that is
southern, looking for every sign Of i'm
pIovement in the South, and rejoicing in
all evidences Of its material prosperity,
was more than delighted with the great
advance Richmond has made in the last
decade. Besides its great improvement
in prosperity, population, and business
interests, it has organized so many hu-
name and noble institutions Of charity
and benevolence that it is especially no.
ticeable in this respect among its sister
cities Of the South. Particularly among
these | would call your attention to the
lnfrmary at PIT Governor street, for
the treatment of diseases Of the eye,
ear, and throat, under the supervision
Of that accomplished gentleman and
specialist DR.. Joseph A. White. I
arrived here on September 25th
blind from cataract, was received
by the ladies in charge and given two
fine, large, newly-furnished rooms over
locking the Capitol Square, where ell
the comfort. ease. and social enjoy
ments Of the domestic circle soon made
me feel at home. The house is admirs-
bly, located for its special purposes,
with a fine view Of the James river
from the rear porches, and its perfect
ventilation renders it a delightful resi-
dence. 1t is managed by the matron,
Mrs. Apperson, lady probably too
well known in your city to need any
eulogy from me and her genial. social,
refined, and sympathizing manners
gladden. the heart of every inmate
daily by her regular visits. Her house
keeping is such as Virginia ladies have
long been celebrated for, and furnishes
all that sn invalid's morbid appetite
could crave-cleanliness, neatness,
and refined comfort characterizine
every department Of the institution and
giving feeling Of rest to the wearied
sufferer. The charges are as moderate
as could be desired. All the internal
affairs of the institution are arranged
in conjunction with the matror
by the lady managers, composed
Of about thirty Of your representa-
tive and charitable ladies, who's,
genial presence and refined elegance j,
always hailed with pleasure by the VA
rious invalids. Their peculiar care i,
the support Of the charitable depart
ment. where ten or twelve free beds ar,
provided for such Of your citizens VIII,
need the gratuitous services Of DR.
White and his associates. This is 1
great and noble work in your midst, st
quietly performed (as charity should
always be- that many of the neighbour
even are ignorant Of its extent. Their,
is pound-party given annually to as
sist this great wsrk, and truly hope tn,
citizens of Richmond will help by theii
little contributions this great undertaking
ofthese noble ladies. This pound-party
this year will take place on Thursday
October 29th.
And now, Mr. Editor, in conclusion
allew me to thus publicly express m.
thanks TO DR.. White for the blessing 0
sight, for which ] am indebted TO hi
ability and skill in performing upon m.
eyes painless and successful operation
AS a physician of forty y-five years prac
tice and a well-known man in my sec
tion of Louisiana, which may make M
remarks Of the more value, | wish Il
bear testimony TO his high scientifi,
attainment as well as his operative dex'
terity and great success in operating
which ! believe unsurpassed by an,
occulist in the country. During M
sojourn in the Infrmary have seer
many other patients as successfully
treated as myself, one Of them poo
blind man from the Henrico-count,
almshouse, led to the institution by 0
boy on September 30th. and leave it OF
October 18th rejoicing in full restora
ton to sight.
Tomorrow ! return TO my southern
home, from which came. drawn Il
Richmond by the Doctors reputation
and before leaving | wished to thu
publicly praise and bless thos,
who have organized such an institu
tion. the only one I know of in tbs
South for the treatment Of diseases o
the eye, ear. and throat, and returr
thanks for all the cheerful, sympathetic
words and kind acts received from ths
Board Of Lady Managers, and to ash
all the readers of your paper TO help
them to rlake a success Of such q ne.
cessary and charitable establishment
GEO. ". G. IRRELEVANT, NJ. d.,
Delhi, La.