Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-24

HAVE CONTRIBUTED-INCkEAskD ACCOMMODA-
rtoxs AT THE HosPITAL-How THE EIGHTY-s1x
BEDS WERE SECURED BT THE MANAGERS.
During the past summer the building occu-
MED bv the Childrens Hospital on W street be-
.yeeu 18th and 18th streets has been enlarged
nv the erection Of two wings. The new portions
are now occupied. and the pressure for room,
which male these improvements necessary.
has been relieved Ore of the wings is an ex-
tension on the west and is similar in design to
the eastern wing. The other wing is on the
south and both of the additions supply not only
much needed room. but afford the facilities
needed in the equipment OF first-class hospital
of this character. The little ones whom
accident or disease bring under the kindly
care of this institution now occupy
The sDacious wards In the west wing. The
feature of these wards is their ample supply of
sunlight and air. The little beds are arranged
in rows on each side of the wards. In one
ward are the beds occupied by the white chill
dren and in the other ward the colored chill
dren are accommodated III Is an interesting
experience to visit the wards during the day.
time and see the little ones, wan with sick
ness and in some cases their limbs
distorted with disease. finding amusement and
forgetfulness of suffering IN the toys and pic
ture books which are spread out on the little
are used by the corps of trained nurses to pre-
mare their medicines and the bandages. There
Il also dining room, with little low table.
where the children we'll enough to leave their
beds take their meals The central portion Of
the building il occupied by the administrative
Cfheer and in the east wing there are wards
again.
The NEW SOUTH WING.
The new southern wing. however. is u great
feature OF the hospital. SO the children think.
and the managers and doctors appreciate it
also. II is three-story structure connected
with the main bu Idiag by an inclosed passage
way. with open verandas. which can be used by
the convalescents. The first floor of the wing
il fitted Up operating room where snrgi-
cal cases are treated. 1t is supplied with all
the latest appliances which are used by the doc
tors and trained nurses and materially adds to
the usefulness Of the hospital. The second story
is one large room with plenty of windows. and
here the children who are improving spend
their DAYS with their TOYS and books. IL is the
play room of tine hospital and the children
g-eatlY enjoy it. Three times a week kinder
gsrten teacher comes and entertains the chill
dren by showing them how to play school to
some advantage. There is an organ IL the play
-oOm and every Sabbath afternoon gentleman
who ia one of the managers presides Mt the or
gan while the children sing familiar tunes.
FROM TIE DAISY CHAIN.
this room that children contributed the money
which furrished it. They are the members of
the organization known as the Daisy Chain and
they raised 500 for this purpose alone. besides
during the year giving no less than $500 to the
hospital In fact the children of the city very
generally have displayed a genuine interest in
this charity and have by their own efforts
raised quite large SUN toward furnishing the
lew wings. As i well known the board Of lady
Init
of furnishing the new wings. 1t was
10 light task. No less than eighty
six beds were to be supplied. besides
other furniture and conveniences. 1t has all
been accomplished at an outlay OF some $. 200,
although there Is still due balance of 81 200.
: he lat,ies are ecially gratified by the prac-
teal interest Displayed by the children Of the
city In the welfare of the poor little unfortu-
mates whose young lives are clouded with pain
and disease. They have shown that childhood
j. full of sympathy and the touching but beau
tiful example of little children contributing
their mite to brighten the lives OF little ones
who are not blessed with health and strength
has been an inspiring one to the ladies who are
interested in this beneficent charity.
PROM THE SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
How generally the children of the city have
co-operated in this work may be seen by the
list of Sunday schools connected with
the churches of the city from which contribu-
tions have been received to supply beds for the
new wing: Fourth Stree. Methodist Church
southeast. st. Peters, Church of the Covenant,
Trinity Epis2opa.. Metropolitan Presbyterian
Church. Wess Street Presbyterian. Georgetown;
ST. Matthews. St Paris. All Souls, Memorial
Lutheran. Street Baptist st. Paul's Lutheran
~. Pauls Episcopal. Wesley Chapel, Church of
the Reformation, Christ Church. East Washing
ton; First Baptist Church. New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church, primary class; First
Presbyterian Church primary class; Central
NJ p. Church, St. Marks Episcopal Church,
Sixth Street Presbyterian. southwest: Mt. Yer
non Methodist Church, Kings Household; CAL
vary Baptist Church. Christian Endeavor So
eiety; Central Presbyterian Church, primary
class.
Beds were contributed by the following indi-
viduals: Alice Morton, Mary Morton. Royalle
Parsons. Georgianna Parsons. Olive Gale, Percy
Crawford, Mr.. j. l. Lehman, Mr.. Talbert Lam
fton tive beds). Mrs VIM. Bush Wilmington
Del. Mrs. DIR. Ashford. Isabella Richie Stone,
Lillian Garnett Stone. Margaret Richie Stone.
Edith Percy. Frederick Burgher and Alexander
Milne. In the wards attached to each bed is
the name of the organization or individual
whose contribution enabled the ladies to pur-
chase the bed.
OTHER Contributions.
Important additions to the furnishing funds
we're made through the garden party. which
Vas given at the residence Of Mrs. Thomas N.
Gale. when the handsome sum of $500 was
raised. tea was given at the hospital, which
vas generously patronized. The ladies' feel
that their friends have been very kind and
TINS appreciation on the part Of the public of their
Esbors on behalf of the institution they con-
slider Is fully warranted by the management
and condition of the hospital. The hospital il
now thoroughly equipped and the corps of
trained nurses with the facilities ut their COM
mand ensures a thorough treatment Of the
medical and surgical cases which are presented.
PROVISION has now been made for an isolated
ward which occupies the third story of the
south wing. While no cases of infectious dis
ease are received. vet if such disease should
develope. as is sometimes the case, ample facil-
Iles are provided for its complete isolation
THE LADY VISITORS.
The board of lady visitors to. whose energy
ard zeal the new additions to the building have
been furnished. is composed of the following
named:
Mrs r. H. Stone. president; Mrs. Hobson,
vice president; Mrs. NJ. A. b. Kennedy, record
ing secretary; Mrs. t. u. Gale, corresponding
secretary; Miss Virginia Miller, treasurer; Mrs.
n L. Anderson, Miss Beckwith. Miss Dahlgren,
Mrs Admiral Franklin. Mrs. N. W. Calf. Mrs.
1oodioe, Miss Caroline Henry, Mrs. Ralph
sonnson. Mrs s. II. Kaufman. Mrs. L. z.
Letter Mrs. Edw. McCauley. Mrs. F. L. Moore,
Mrs- j. Z: Audenreid. Mrs. Calderon Carlisle,
mrs Charles Davis. Miss Grace Fuller. Mrs.
Henry, Mrs. W. II. Hoeke, Mrs. James NJ.
tombstone. Mrs. J. r. Leech. Mrs. F. b. NJ. Ma
son. Mrs. F. b. Mcclure. Mrs. Neii. Mrs. VI. L.
Norton. Mrs John Rodgers. Miss Schenck, Mrs.
lniliR sheridan. Miss Sicard, Mrs. J. L. Swami.
MIS- Iuckerman. Mrs. III. A. willard. Mrs. Phil
Fps, Mrs Il L. Robbins. Mrs. I. D. Selfridge,
Mrs Chas II. Sheriff.. Mrs. 8. II. Shields, Mrs.
Lyman Tiffany, Mrs. b. II. warder, Mrs. c. c.