Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-01

ineNt " lpe Improvement OF the the Re.
treat building, consequently the original
part which was very old aud diapldated,
mas been thoroughly renewed aud altered 20
a. 10 AFFORD greater and more comfortable ac-
comnodations Tor patients. and the " hole es-
adjustment now presents an appearance IN
wiling aad home-iike. Much. however, It'll
remains to he done In peffecsing the arrange
meuis, which. Il Is hoped, another year will
see accomplished. A pavilion ~ greatly
needed Tor the colored railroad operatives
when wounded, and the col0red sick sailors,
sDd the grounds afford ample space for the
erection oil suitable building for that pur-
pose when The means required shall have been
secured.
New memorial rooms and cots for children
are being established, and the community
seems a. last 10 recognize the benefits 20 be
derived from such an asylum - tue ere.
treat Alta bazaar recently held the ere
treat was awarded the palm ne TIE most
popular charitable institution IN the city.
May the sentiment be widely disseminated
The public are earnestly invited 10 visit the
establishment and Judge for themselves.
Board OF Directors; President, Robert w.
Powers; First vice-Presldent, T.. Z. ID.
Myers; Second Vice President, A. S. Blu.
ford Third Vice President, S. II. Hawes;
Fourth Nice.Presideni, Lewis Ginter: Sec.
reiary and Treasurer, J. y. Fllyson; j. p.
Brinton, j. d. Palmer. J. B. Pace. j. Pres.
ton Cooke, X. Adam. j. Z. Branch, NJ. Ro-
senoaum, and John Bowers.
Board OF Lady Managers Officers: Presi.
dent, Mrs. William A. jenkins; First Vice
President, Mrs. Il. Cohen; Second Vice
President, Mrs. j. T. Ellyson, Third Vice
President, hrs. I. 5. Baldwin; Fourth Vice
President, Nrs. J. b. Gentry; Treasurer,
Mrs. j. Temple: Secretary, Mrs. J. b. Light
not; Assistant Secretary, Mrs. r Christian.
Managers: Sixty-fOur 10 number, repre-
senting most OF the prominent churches In
The city.
~. LUke's Home for the Niek,
corner Of Ross aud Governor streets, was
established in May, 1888. 10 provide a com.
Portable home for the sick aud those re-
curing surgical treatment. The building is
centrally located. The rooms large, airy,
and we'll furnished with every convenience
for those needing the services Of hospital,
most Of them commanding fine view Of the
river aod country for miles around. During
the year past a large sum has been expended
upon the Home, many improvements made,
and comforts added, 50 that now IL compares
iavOrablY with any institution Of the kind In
the land, and all who enter its walls testify 10
It's home-like appointments and the system
and efficiency OF its management.
The medical and surgical department OF
81. Luke's - directed by Or. Hunter Nc
CURE; Or. Shirley Hope and DR.. Guy Miller
resident physciaus.
IN all other departments It IL under the Al.
soluie control Of the following Board Of Man
AYERS: Mr.. Y. b. Addison. president; Mrs.
Jamos Purcell, yice-prcsidcnt; Mrs. stephen
Puiney. secretary; nr-, John Addison, cor
responding secretary; Miss Bsughmsn, Mrs.
John Blair, Mrs. Raleigh Colston, Mrs
Elizabeth Daniel, Mrs. Asher CARRIER. Miss
Ssiiie Hammer, Mr.. Hunter Mcclure, Mrs.
Thomss N0wian, BrE II. Il. Edmond. Mrs.
Lewis W hesi. Mrs. Fenton Smith, Mrs. Hugh
~ Tsyl,I re. W. %. White. Mrs. Rufus
srtr0uga. These h les give personal IT.
i-lUoh g. the Yorkogs Of the various
1-a1ches 90 The Home, some inspec;iug q
Gaig.
the lctc IS show a steady increase each
co. 40 81 Imher ~ persons admitted go
"a, Luke al there src am0ne them alwa
Iilse wEa re entertained by the board r.
Of all expense. Ia the year 1888 nearly coo
patients were received. Thirty-sx were
"guests." some Of them remaining icr
moths. and ail having lhe same Kindness
and consideration shown them a. to tbole
paving The highest price. Besides the
"Rue'ts,' more than one hundred, though
paying bcsrd, received treatment from the
phyNcilb IN barge e1'u'v Without com.
peusaliOr.
The ttilning school er nurses l. in suc-
cessiul operation, the number applicants
for admission 70 course ID rain 2 Increasing
yearly. Those wshiu 10 aurud must have
accommodating letters. must be well edu-
csted, aud he ire4 from hereditary disease.
They must prove their qualifications for
WORK by passing satisfactorily trial for
month. After this they remain TO complete
The full course OF two years, when, II they
pass their examinations, they receive their
iii 2omas and start forth upon their ministry
10 tao suffering. -Four framed nurses era.
duatcG last year at 81. Luke's and
are now regularly and successfully working,
The profession OF nursing is gaining favor AZ
an occupation for women, many medical men
Of wide experience recognizing that In the
art Ofuursing women attain Tar higher excel
lence than men. Preiudices have been over
come and new and honorable work FOR
women acknoWl lodged giving them an open
field for tue exercise Of all that is b st and
uOblest IN wOmauhOOd.'
All surplus funds Tor contributions re-
ceiyed for ~. Lukc'S) after paving running
expenses are used by the board for the enter
taiument Of their "guests.'
~. Joseph's Academy and orphan
Asylum,
Conducted by The sisters OF Chariy)
In 1884 this institution was founded and In
1865 chartered. The academy offers every
facility for receiving 3 solid and refined edu
cation The academic year is divided into
two sessions OF five months each. Careful
attention is directed TO the grading OF classes
In each department Of science. Within the
wear there are two examinations, the latter
closing with distribution Of premiums
musical performances, and with the confer
ring OF gold medals upon graduates.
The building is epaciou' and cOmmOdiOus,
thoroughly heated and ventilated
The average attendance OF pupils is go.
A seuarate deparlment--the Female Orphan
ASylum-accommo about e., who are
trained to habits OF industry and taught the
rudiments ~ the English branches and do
nestle economy.
Children are not received into the asylum
under the age OF three nor over that OF
twelve.
The MnIe Orphan Asylum
is situated about a half mile beyond the west !
ern limits Of the city. IN the direction Of the |
old reservoir. II was founded ia the year
1916, and has gwen bbelter ana lnstfucllnn |
10 large number Of BOYS OF every religious /
denomination. The numOer is compelled TO |
be limited on account Of scarcity OF funds
The cigar.fsctory. under the management |
Of Mr. j. N. Fassette, gives employment 70 |
the bows, and tue work compares faYorably !
with that OF any other factory, and the cigars |
meet with ready sale.
The number OF boys in the asvlum at tile |
beginning Of the year was 40; admitted du- |
ring the year, 6; returned to friends, 3; |
olacedi in homes, 4; remaining Ia asylum. OIL
Total cared for, 55.
The society is too well known 70 need |
lengthy notice. u Is steadily growing in /
'avor. The grounds aud building are in 4
perfect order. What the officers Of the So
,,ety ask is that the asylum be visited by our /
citizens, so that they may Judge Tor them
elves whether it is worthy Of their patron
,ge. Money IS Greatly needed to increase
,nr number. Fully one dozen needy boys /
IRE knocking a. the doors OF the society. |
we can't admit them for want Of funds. /
twenty years ago our citizens gave about |
81 900 annually; now about $780, This
ought not 10 be. -,
The officers Of the society are; Or. W. W.