Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
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The Masonic Home ond Retreat
FIRES, &c.

Correspondent OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
NOVEMBER ~, 1886.
The Masonic Home and Retreat, hos
pllal established by Marshall Lodge, +. aud
\. Ma,0ns, in Nay last, has just passed the
first six months OF It's existence. and his
proved = success financially rs well n
boon 10 many OF the afflicted who have
sought relief from their ailments within IFS
precincts. During that period there have
been fOrty-fouT patti ut, treated, most OF
whom have either been cared or greatly
benefited. while the receipt, have about
paid eXpenScs-all that was sought 10
pe accomplished in IL, establish
mont. Patients and income are steadI-
" Increasing. There aTc ,iN now
there, with accommodations for fifteen.
II j. expected that several Of The religious
denominations will, in the near future, en-
dow a cot each, and the lodge expects 10
do the same. This enterprise Wa started
by Marshall Lodge with the expectation
that some Of the numerous wealthy citizens
would come 20 their assistance by tndOWlnt
beds for the INDECENT. In this reasonable
anticipation they have been so far dislp-
pointed, save in ono instance, the honorable
exception beng Mr.. J. +. licgct, chIeier.
Notwithstanding this lukeWafmnesS on the
part OF those who are abundantiy able 10
aid 20 meritorlOus an undertaking. the
orieinatOTs OF it are innOWise discouraged:
on the contrary, they are determined 10
ard are making il 4 successful and pcrml-
nent institution. Too much praise cannot
be awarded the Board of Managers, who
have been ably seconded by DR.. {. L.
Buscy, on whom has dey0lyed thu duties
OF both secretary and general manager.
The institution is most creditably and e.
fclently managed, and Is destined 10 be-
come indispensable to the city.
Mention was made in this >poGdcnce
Yesterday OF the burning OF a sumac-mill
about two miles below the city. belonging
70 Mrs. Mary NOwlir. Since then II has
been definitely sscerllined that there was
no insurance on II. The loss on the mill
and machinery II estimated 1t $1,000. An
other mill adjoining. owned by IS. +. Ma
thcw,. was also burned, The loss on
which, including machinery, Is estimated
at S3,CC0, on which there Is an insurance of
Sl,1o0 in the London and Liverpool ana
Globe.
The Lynchlurg Bcney 0lcut Association
an organization composed OF the FIRST ladies
IN the city-who. by their Ciforts every
winter. do great work in alleyia'ing the
>udefings Of the deserving poor. have com.
The chaIitably.incmed for material assist
arce. II IS noble charity, and these ap-
Itals are always promptly and well Te-
sYOUded TO. Owing TO dull times, there is
Il orc than the usual number this winter in
tie community needing relief.
Horace NJ. Wright, until recently man
ag"r OF the Telephone Exchange in Roa.
no',e Cily, has been appointed A. manager
u the Exchange in this city, TO supply the
place Of Mr.. I. 4. Garrett, resigned in con-
sequence OF ilLhCalth. Mr.. Wright's place
in Roanoke Will be filed by bis brother, Il.
4. Wright.
The Mozart Association Of tins city, our
leading musical organization, have con.
uacied Tor the use Of the Blou Theatre
for their usual concerts tins winter. They
have always been largely attended heieto-
fore, and have afforded much pleasure to
| our music-loyIng ciiizCns.
Mr.. and Mrs. Decatur Axtell, OF Rich
mond, were in the city yesterday. REX.