New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-17
ANOTHER VANDERBILT GIFT.
wHArTHE FOUR SONS PROPOSE TO DO.

GIVING $3.50 900 FOR CLINIC FOR THE COLLEGE
OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS
When William II. Vanderbilt gave $500, 900
to the College OF Physicians and Surgeons on October
II. 1884, he had exceedingly clear aud practical
ilea Of what shond be done to make New-York tho
medical centre Of this country and put 4, on an
equal in point OF facilities for instruction
with institutions OF the old world
part only OF his plan developed In his life time In
business he believed getting through with thing boz
fore taking another and he acted the same idea
in the distribution Of his charities His gifts TO tho
College OF Physicians and Surgeons restricted to
the purchase OF twentynne lots In Tenthave. between
F1fty.nth and stxtietn sta These cost x200OO0 Tho
remaining 100000 to be expended In putting up the
main college building. The plans for this admirably
adapted to every branch OF instruction medicine. and
laboratories provided will furnish excelled
opportunity for original research in anatomy chemistry,
physiology and pathology Mr.. vsndcrblts scheme was
large though he kept most OF the details 10 him
self what he intended do for the College OF Phys
and Surgeons. yet he ct times let his plans bs
known general way in discussing the subject with
the members OF his family They became Interested In
the work that lie had entered on the carrying out OF
which seemed to please him greatly lie always had
deep sympathy with the sick ami those suffering from
physical ailments and It seemed to brighten the closing
months OF his life to think that he doing something
that would alleviate their af ctions
All of Mr. Vauderbts family became ,mbued with tho
spirit and after his death the matters which
he had loft undone regard to College Of Physcans
and Surgeons were discussed by them and various sus
gestions made. In short time Mra william u.
Sloane OF the daughters to tho college hand
gift of money be used IN tho erection Of mater
nifty hospital which TO be free to ALL matter what
the condition of the patient All desiring it
are be ade welcome ami everything will be done for
comfort that is possible The hospital will be the
only place of the kind in the city free from restrictions
as to the class of patients.
The trustees College OF and Surgeons
holding quiet meeting on Thursday evening when
1t announced that another proposition
had been received from members OF tho
Vanderbilt family The trustees OF course delighted
and when 1t found out what the family proposed
doing the board sent them hearty aud emphatic vote
OF thanks. Cornelius. William H. Frederick W. and
George the of William H., have been In consuta-
ton for time to what part they should take In
carrying their fathers desires. Finally they decided
the Board Of Trustees consented they wou put
up building at Sxtethst. and Tenth-ave on the cor
opposite to where the Maternity is being erected to
| be known tho Vanderbilt Clinic. Desiring to do
something for the benefit Of the POOR as well as to
notable memorial to tner father, they believe
that 1t can best this way Though there 10
difference the which they received by Mr.
vanderbts will they each give $4,000, making totsi
$500 for this purpose 1t s needless TO say has ,ae
ing put UP. As the title to tho land Is vested In the
trustees. necessary TO secure their formal con-
| sent. ,.
According the plan proposed building I. to be pus
up at q of $l50.O0O The general style OF the tch-
lecture will follow that OF the main building aud orick
aud terra Gotta trimmings will be used Inc tihins
$00O is to be invested as an eniOwmen lunu III TUG
| hands Of suitable trustees. and the income, ~
| Is expected, will keep the Clinic Ia good WORKING
| ceedngly important addition to the college. All
clinics will be IN this building Those VIII lnc!ude
departments Of surgery and medicine diseases OF tne
throat, nervous sy tem anu ailments vi Nome"
and children The Clinic will afford not only an c1
ceent opportunity for practical study outsie OF tue
lectures but there will be great ADVANTAGE 10 having u
upon college grounds As 1t Is now. to attend any
special clinics students have to to various parts
| of the city. and much time is wasted ~
Will also be of value to the poor Ine best spccis
lists city will have charge or the clinics ana
patents will the benefit of the large experience anu
thing Expressly declared by the gv1rs. Is To be Tree
Prescriptions be put up and medicine given where
necessary, and the same VIII be done with SURGICAL
supplies. There to he In the building large number
of small rooms where instruction Is to be gwen on
private cases Of Importance. -,
Mr. Vanderbilts are to put mp THIS budlng, tno
college having nothing To do with It, when it Is COM
pleed aud equipped will be turned over 10 the college,
The plans have fully decided upon. bit WORK
will be be gun possible The Clinic will ne under
control OF the following board OF manages as crs
ated by the terms OF the GIFT: Frederick W: Wander
bit repre senting the PRESIDENT or inc Col
lege OF Ply scians and Su geons. exohclo DE- "i1
IT, Draper, representing the trustees; Drs uchry ID.
Sands and James W. McLane, representing the ttcuuy
OF the college, They hold Office during their 'es
and to trustees OF the endowment fund
Tho cornerstone OF the college building proper
will he laid Saturday April "a AZ p m oeors'
Vanderbilt will lay the stone and there VIII DC au o~
tion by Chauncey NJ. Depew.