The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-05

Jus tillcS uHu tIluer various CtrCuHl-
stances bronghtto the attention ofimany
of the citizens of Roanoke. and having
likewise received strong advocacy
through sthe columns of the different
newspapers in the city, during the past
one or more years, the question received
at recent date definite attention at the
hands of many gentlemen in the city,
and canvass in personal way was
made to limited extent in the interest
thereof.
The subscriptions that were promised
to the end Of defraying the cost OF the
construction and maintenance of an ade
quatc hospital, were of Il most crafty
ing character, aud as the result OF
conference between various gentlemen
on this subject, it was thought we'll that
Il public meeting should be held. at
which the views entertained should be
formulated in a definite manner and eX-
preston given thereto Nt&
Such IL meeting was held atYthe Opera
House on Monday evening. September
30, and although because OF the unfavor-
able character of the weather on that
evening the meeting referred to was
small, ample evidence was exhibited
by reason Of the earnest expressions of
those present of the fact thatif methodi-
cal means were employed to the end of
obtaining the necessary subscriptions.
that such arrangements could be made
for the securing of the necessary loca-
ton and the construction of such build
ings, and the equippiny Thereof, as would
render the contamination of the desired
object an assured fact; and as the result
OF this meeting committee was ap-
pointed for the purpose of soliciting
subscriptions and formulating such
other methods in n premlminaryw way,
as might be necessary looking to the
commencement of this work. ~
With this brief review of the matter.
from its inception to the present date,
the committee appointed at the meeting
referred to herewith submit summary
OF tho reasons that animate them in ap-
pealing, not only to the citizens of Roa-
nokc, but to all others who may feel in,
tcrestcd not only in promoting the good
results contemplated, but also in the
prosperity and good name of the city of
Roanoke. for subscriptions according to
their means or inclination promising
their further statement in this matter
with the assurance that when the com
mittee's labors have accomplished such
results in the way of subscriptions as.
in their opinion, will Justify them in
proceeding definitely with the work in
hand, meeting will be called for the
adoption of such measures in the way of
organization and obtaining legal status
for the institution and creating the
necessary systems of governments there
for, as may then enable the work to pro-
gress definitely and promptly to it's sue
cessful accomplishment.
THE APPEAL.
The undersigned committee. appointed
for the purposes recited present to the
citizens of Roanoke, and to all others
disposed to aid in the success of the end
sought to he accomplished the opportu-
nifty OF contributing thereto.
The committee considers that alb
stract arguments on the merits of the
proposition are wholly unnecessary. 1T
bases it's efforts upon the broad founda-
ton of charity for human woes and that
innate sympathy for human pain which
exists in every heart.
Having long since passed from the
condition of village, wherein the min
lstrations of kindly neighbors might be
relied on to alleviate suffering. to that
OF a city populated from all creeds. con-
of commerce, industry and art cxalt
their own requirements to the exclusion
of all else, the 'eity Of Roanoke owes it
to herself that there shall exist within
her limits hospital, ample in its accom-
'nodations, attractive in it's appearance.
pleasing in its surroundings, built and
arranged not alone upon the lines of
present needs, but Of the requirements
and of that enlargement that experience
and the city's future wants will surely
render necessary. Thus creating as
nearly as may be possible within our
midst home whore 1.-The stranger with
in our gates" stricken by sickness, the
toillng artisan, or the humble laborer.
the victims of accident, or whomsoever
overtal1en by those ills of life that al
ways surround us, may require the ply
sici2n's aid or the nurses gentle care,
may there find these agencies supplied
under such conditions that all that can
be done to minister, 10 comfort. and to
restore to health will be provided and
assured.
In making this appeal the committee
feel authorized to assure to all contrib
utors that the lines of operation defined
for this institution are, in all respects.
impartial and nOn-sectional and non
partisan, and that the adjustment of its
governing powers and operation will be
In conformity with these ideas, and rem
resentatives of the interests to be bene-
fitted.
Submitting herewith attached the
form of subscription than has been as
scented to by all of those who have al,
ready subscribed most literally, the
committee presents the matter for your
most kindly consideration.