Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-01
CHARITABLE HOMES,
e1neapss FOR THE SICK, THE AGED,
AND THE POOR.


lands that those enfeebled by age. worn by
disease, orphaned, or otherwise deprived Of
their natural guardians and protectors and
10 homes, hospitals, and nsylums comforts
that could never otherwise be theirs. These
elcemosynary institutions are not nero
places of refuge from hunger, cold, and
nakedness, but really are homss; firesides
where those upon whom the heavy hand of
misfortune has fallen may have many
comforts: where kind ma,rons attend their
wants; whe. skilful physicians seek to re-
1ievc their pains; where there are reading
rooms and libraries, and. above all,
whore the ministers of religion come
10 soothe all who are bearing heavy bur-
ders. In snch institutions Richmond Is
greatly blessed. We have large numbers
of them; and they represent IN the good
work done the intelligent effort and hu-
name spirit of all the denominations and
sects who have houses of worship in our
city and are in many instances the re-
cipients of aid from the city and from In
dividuals.
In the summary below will be found a
scanning of their years work, together with
much information little known to the
general public. yet Of importance to all:
Protestant Episcopal Chnrch Home,
5l7 NORTH FOURTH STREET.
The object OF this charity is to provide a
home for the ladies of Virginia who are. IN
reduced observation-disclosures who having
lost fortune and friends are no longer able
70 maintain themselves. II is designed for
members of the Episcopal Church alone,
and Is presided over by the Bishop, assist.
cd by Board of Corporators composed OF
some Of the ablest and most successful
businessmen of Richmond. They have
charge Of the entrance fees, requests, ana
oil funds except those for current expenses.
They invest them az they see fit for the
benefit of the institution, and make an an
nual report of the same every January.
IL is supported from two sources. First,
Mainly by voluntary contributions from SIX
Episcopal churches in Richmond. Second,
BY an entrance fee of $500 from every lady
who is admitted, and by requests and dona-
tons from otherparts OF Virginia. Every ex-
pense connected with their support. except
that of dress, is betrayed by the Home: The
special care and management OF the Home
itself is intrusted to corps OF ladies, who
see to il that the inmates are properly cared
for and that the funds for current expenses
and contributions Of groceries and pro-
visions are disbursed with discretion and
economy. The Home was incorporated in
1875 and opened for tho reception OF inmates
that Same year. The present number OF IN
mates is sixteen. No deaths have occurred
during the year.
Mrs. L. Nj. Whittle is president of the
Board OF Managers, and letters of inquiry
should be addressed to Mrs. J. X. Werth,
the secretary, 313 east Main street.
st. Paul's Church Home for Aged aud In
firm Women.
NO. 100 WEST CLAY STREET.
This institution has existed since 1873
and. ns its name implies, has the care OF
the aged and infirm. Twelve inmates can
be accommodated ut present there are
eight. OF these, three are over eighty-five
years old. The Home occupies q substan-
tial brick house, owned by the board, who
since 1888 have raised and paid the pur-
chase money, -, 600 They have also added
recent repairs.
There Is a chapel in the house, where
services are regularly held on the second
Sunday and fourth Thursday afternoon IN
each month. and on the fifth Sunday (when
there is ono communion service, the
Rector officiating
The Home is not endowed, but is sup
ported mostly by voluntary contributions.
Mrs. 4. L. Hnrxthall Is president OF the
institution; Mrs. Caskie Cabell, second
vice president; Mrs. Seymour CABOT. trea-
surer. y
st. Pants Church Home.
This orphanage is located at No. 505 east
Leigh street, in the house formerly known
as the Halves mansion, a,lG N which the
well-known authorizes Marion Herland was
born and where her early days we're spent.
Mrs. Charles Minnigerode was president
of the institution, but having removed
from the city chat Office is now vacant.
Thirty-three orphan childrel are cared
for ut the Home. and ii is contemplated TO
put an addition to the building, which will
make room for seven more; The money is
In hand for this annex, and it will be CON-
menced in few days.
The Home is in a prosperous condition,
and the children are thoroughly instructed
IN every branch of domestic and fancy
work. English is taught III the school
room. The moral tone OF the cEi.aren is
excellent, and they are carefully trained in
religious principles. The children are fond
OF reading, but there is Il great need of
books.
This is G model institution, and well kept
IN every particular.
Springs street Home.
This spacious dwelling, No. 105 Spring
street, is the property of the Richmond
a
men, who are assisted by one of ladies,
whose happiness it is TO care for the well
fare of its inmates. Situated on one of the
highest points in the city and surrounded
by large grounds yielding flowers, fruits.
and vegetables in their season. the sun
shines brightly on all sides, and unob-
structed breezes make il cool and pleasant
in summers heat. The number of inmates
during the past year has not been large at
Inn a mr. n
in which real good las been accomplished
has been greater tnan in some previous
years.
Any fallen woman under thirty-fv years
of age who desires to reform may Obtain
admission by application to DIR. w. W.
Parker, Grace street between Sixth and
Seventh, OF Mrs. b. G. Gray, No. S2415 west
Grace, presidents of the two Boards OF Di-
rectors. There Is also ON Auxiliary Board
of Lady Directors, of which Mrs. Thomas
Nowlan is president.
City Mission.
Thib charitable organization has been in
existence fifteen years, and was the sue
cessor of the old Benevolent Society"
Mrs. A. Y. Stokes is president and Mrs.
Jemes b. Pace secretary. The visitors du-
ring the year numbered 20; amount of
money expended, $1,000; number of fami-
lies visited. 1850; number of sick rations
issued, IL, coo coal distributed, l,bpU loads
articles of clothing distributed 5000; ice
tickets distributed. 6.O00: yards of flannel.
GOO. Sewing school numbers so, with s
teachers Mrs. Clifford IL president
Tho Richmond Exchange for Woman's
Work.
The Richmond Exchange for Woman's
Work was organized in March, 1888. and
since tina. date has steadily advanced in
efficiency and usefulness. The aim of the
organization is the highest form of
charity--to help Others to help themselves
by supplying market for woman's handi-
work Of every description without exorbi-
tant rates of commission.
The sales at the rooms during the ten
months of the current year amounted in
vaiee 70 about six thousand dollars. The
Exchange is now undoubtedly power for
good in this community. while II also ex-
tends helping hand to many workers be-
yond our own city and State. As the bust
ness Of the institution ia enlarged the ex-
,yenses are necessarily increased. The Ex-
cSange relies upon the contributions Of its
pahy ms and friends for support, and the
good il can do is limited only by its want
Of means. The annual fee is two dollars.
which entities the subscriber to three
tickets upon which the work of three wo-
men can be entered for one year.