Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-01

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necessarily precartous income, II has had a
struggle for existence; but its steady growth
has been wonderful, demonstrating the firm
hold u has upon public confidence.
Contracts have been made with railroads
Tor accident cases, Masonic lodges for their
sick brethren, and the United States Govern
ment for sailors. who are accommodated in
wards or private rooms. rs may be required.
The Chidren's Ward presents one OF the
most attractive features OF the institution.
II Is beautifully located In an elevated posi-
u0n, commanding an extensive view Of the
surrounding country and The winding o. the
river for many miles. The long piszzl at
taChcG 20 II affords The children ample space
for exercise in the fresh air, and the apart
mont is at an times brilbG. cheerful. and
thoroughly ventilated.
i've cots have been estabhshed--thc
); Cnurchman Cot" which isfully endowed;
The "PrcShytcrisn Cot: The "Baptist
Cot partially so; also, the HOLY inno-
cents and The Bulky Cot" Each of
these cots has been occupied by chld most
oi the year. and the am0unt Of benefit rem
dcrcd The little sufferer j. incalcuahe
Rooms are furnished in the institution by
churches % different denominations as do
nations 10 the Retreat.
II Is an incorporated institution, with
Board 81 Directors among the first business
men ~ the c'ty, bui the management is COM
mi,tcA 20 board 81 ladic. representing va
Tou. religious denominations
Religions services are held at the Retreat
every every sunday ny members OF the dlf-
I rcut chur,bcS.
Toe officers and directors Of The Retreat
are S. follows: r. l.. Elankenship. prc-i-
don't; L. ". Powers. first yicc.prcSidcnf;
b.. cohen, second vlcc-prcsident; : II.
Have, tbird ice-prcsldcnt; \. :. Buiord,
fourth vice.prc,ldont; j. 7. Ellyson, score
fary and treasurer; y. J. Brinton. l.. y. u.
Myers, Il. Adam, John Bowers, ". Roscn-
baum. Lewis Gintor, j. Is. Pace, J. j.
Branch, j. Preston Cooke, and ]. william
rtmhcrion, directors.
H. " Officers: Ns. William 4. Jenkins,
president; Mrs. Edward Cohen, first vice
president; Mrs. q. T.. Eilyson, second vice.
president; Mis-. Baldwin. third yico-presl-
dent; Mrs. !. Is. Gentry, fourth vice-presl-
dent, Mr.. Jack Temple, treasurer; Mrs.
John Z. Lightiool, secretary; Mrs. Tucker.
J. cor e,ponding secretary; Mrs. NJ. :. smith,
chairman Of Finance Committee.
NJ. Luke's Some for the Sick,
situated on the cornero OF Ross and Governor
streets, was established in May. 1883, and
.
4 The number has increased until the accom-
modliioHs are not nov sufficient for all who
/ SEEK relief within IFS doors.
-. Luke's is one OF the best.organizod,
best-furuishcd aud most home.like hospitals
IN this country. It is centrally located on
one OF the main thOroughfares OF the city
and has every convenience for persons need
ing medical or surgical treatment.
For The year ending December 81. 1857,
500 patients we're admitted in the Home. OF
I these Al were " guests - Of the Board, enter
+ ta,ncQ free Of an expense, while 9S were par
TALLY charity cases. The estimated amount
expended by the board in charity the past
year was fully $1,000. /, is worthy Of note
/ that here DO distinction is made in favor OF
persons paving board. for the quests" are
granted every privilege and benefit accord d
those who pay the highest prices. The
world knows not the amount ~ good quietly
done I'm thl, Home, rs the name, OF the
. guest. are not revealed unless Ga, in many
m~ancc>) the grateful recipients proclaim
The kindness received.
The "riniug school" has been in sue
/ ce.,ful operation nearly two years. \ corps
, Of Ell Gent nurses are M constant attend
ancc M the home, while others are sent forth
10 take charge of the sick in various parts
of the country.
The medical and surgical care Of the in
III ution is in charge Of Or. Hunter Me-
CURE. Or. Hugh NJ. rayler, Or. Levi,
Wheat, and Or Edward Mcclure. Dr.
James ". Par>hal and DR.. Nirginius Har-
ri,ou are resident physicians.
The household department * under the
exclusive control Of board Of lady mana
gers.
During the wear past the board and Home
I have suffered q great los, in the sudden pass
ing away Of their beloved and honored
president. Mr.. H. y. Whitcomb. This
lidv NAV Dee considered one OF the founders
Of the Home, and 10 heris que the praise for
. much II the system and ease vita when ii
now works. Her heart was bound up in
This work, and being in loving sympathy
T with sorrow ma ANY form, she was the mes
,cn-er Of consolation TO the sick and suil' =
Ing. I'm the midst 81 "labors abundant"
she passed peacefully to her rest and "her
/ works do follow her,
The officers Of the board are: Mrs. L. b.
Addison, president; Mrs. james J. Purcell,
yicc.prc,ilent; Mrs. stephen Puiney, re-
/ cordnc secretary MrS. John Addison, cor
responding secretary.
An money received bv the board, whether
by contribution or otherwise, after paying
the running expenses Of the Home, i de-
voted to the entertainment Of "guoSts.'
~. Joseph's Academy. Phrochial
school, Orphan Asylum. and
industrial school,
superintendcd 10y the SISTERS Of Charity.
In 1884 this institution was founded. and
i'm 1855 chartered. The Academy and Paro'
cLial school offer every iacilit 'or receiving
"A solid and refined education. The AGA
.f....,.. ,..., g.. ff,-t.ieI into 40 ions Gf
five months each. Careful attention l. di'
rcctfd 10 the grading OF classes in each de
p,rtpcut OF science. Within the year there
are Two examinations, the latter closing WITH
q distribution Of premiums, musical per-
f1rmsnces, and with the comforting ~ gold
/ medals upon graduates. The building Is
,paciOus and commodiOus. thoroughly heat
cdand ventilated. The average attendance
Of pupils is 30. a separate department.
the Female Orphan A>yum-accommodaie'
about g., who are trained 10 habits OF IN
du,try and taught the rudimcnls Of the Eng
li,h branches and domestic economy. Chi
dron are not received into the asylum un1ti
the axe OF three nor over that OF twelve
Attached To the ASYLUM is an indu,trla
school. i'm which are done the most beautiiu
embroidery aud nccdle-wOr6. Specimens o.
work are always on hand. Orders promptly
attended 10.
The Male Orphan Asylum
i, situated about O half mile beyond the
western limits OF the city, in the direction o
the old reservoir. II was founded IN TOE
wear 1876. and has given shelter and iu>truc
ton - % large number OF boys OF every reli
eious denomination. The number is com
ucl.cd 60 be limited on accountoi scarcity Of
funds.
The ciear-factory. under the Management
og Mr.. j. II. Fa-,c.te, gives employment q
the bows. and The work compares favotabll
with that Of any other factory, and The cigars
meet With ready sale,
The number of boys IN the asylum at The
beginning Of the year was 81; admitted du
rin. the wear. j: returned to friends, l; dis
missed /; placed in homes. /; remaining II
u~vium. SD -- total cared for, So.
The officers Of The society are: Dr. W. W
Parker, president; John :. Elicit, Esq.
treasurer; RoHcrt r. Richardson, Esq, sec
rotary, Mrs. j. K. GIN, perln,endent.
The MaGdalene Asylum, or spring
Street Home,
Is an institution organized fourteen year,
ago for the reformation OF uniortuna,'
women. Hundreds have here been >htt
/ tar.d and cured O( diseases and put in posi-