Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-01
HOMES FOR TIE SICK.
|UsHsRe rHs AGED, the POOR, AND
THE SICK ARE CARED FOR
ne Great Charitable Institutions In Our
Midst IN Which Pangs Of sorrow. Age.
and Sickness Are Made Light.

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Midst IN Which Psngs Of sorrow. Age.
and Sickness Are Made Light.
II n q distinctive feature of Christian
Ands that those enfeebled by age. worn by
disease, orphaned, or otherwise deprived OF
theh natural guardians and protectors, End
ia homes, hospitals. and asylums comforts
chat could mover otherwise be theirs. These
elcemosynary institutions are not mere
places of refuge from hunger, cold, and
nakedness, bu. really are homes; fresides
where those upon whom the heavy hand OF
misfortune has fallen may have many
comforts; where kind matrons attend their
wants; where skilfulphysicians seek TO re-
oieve their pains: where there are reading
rooms and libraries, and, above all, whore
the ministers Of religion come to soothe all
who are bearing heavy burdens. In such
institutions Richmond lie grealy blessed.
We have large numbers of them; and they
represent in the good work done the intel
hgent effort and humane spirit OF all the
denominations and sects who have houses
of worship in our city and are in many in
stances the recipients of aid from the city
and from individuals.
In the summary below will be found a
scanning Of their years work. together with
much information little known TO the gen.
eral pablo, yet of importance TO all:
Lee Camp soldiers Home.
The Home for Confederate Yetera ms. on
Grove road about one mile west OF the
CITY. il under the control Of a board of
visitors consisting Of thirteen members
General John X. Cooke PRESIDENT elected
BY Lee Camp and the Governor, Treasurer,
and Auditor Of the State of Virginia, and
the Judge Of the Circuit Court OF the city
of Richmond on the part of the State.
An executive committee of three MEM
bers Is chosen by the Board of Visitors,
with Norman " Randolph rs chairman.
There are seven cottages, all donated by
private individuals, main building (Which
Is used for Offices, library, museum, and
hospital mess-halL bath hozse, aud laun-
dry, which are heated bg steam; barn,
stables, etc.
The home owns a fine herd Of grade Hol-
stein cattle and q number of dne Berk-
shire hogs. "a large garden ~hicn supplies
vegetables There are $50 OIL veterans
now provided for. The inmates. are fur
nished with every necessary, including
smoking and chewing tobacco, stationery
and postage stamps, medical attendance
and medicines. A museum of war relics
has been formed and there is n library con-
tanning 500 volumes, and large number
of magazines, which are being added TO by
charitably disposed persons.
The officers in charge OF the Home arc
General w. X. Terry. superintendent; Cap
tain James Pollard. assistant supcrintend-
ent and adjutant. and DR.. Alexander Irvine,
resident physician.
There are number of applicants for adj
mission 10 the Home who will be received
rs fast as vacancies occur.
There is beautiful chapel on the grounds
In which there are seven handsome memo
rial windows. Religious services are held
there by all the denominations.
st. Paul's Church Home for Aged and
Inflrm Women.
This establishment Is at 100 west Clay.
The officers are: Mrs. III. L. Peasants,
president: Mrs. NJ. l.. Branch, vice-presi-
dent: Mrs. Caskie Cabell, corresponding
secretary: Mrs. Louisa Cardozo, recording
secretary; Mrs. Seymour CABOT, treasurer.
The board Of this institution numbers
from fifteen TO twenty LADIES, including the
officers.
Twelve inmates can be comfortably
accommodated. At present there arc ten:
Three have died within the last year. all OF
them being over eighty years old.
The institution IS in fairly prosperous
condition. Taking into consideration the
fact that since 1873 besides buying and
waving for the house they occupy they
have each year supported ana cared ior
from eight TO twelve helpless women, the
managers have reason 10 be encouraged In
their work.
The Home is not endowed. but the ladies
looking 10 that desired end are preparing a
plan for memorial endowment. by which
for g. 900 any one desiring to do so may
perpetuate the memory of a dear friend by
providing for the support OF ono poor wo-
st. Paurs Church Home.
This orphan asylum Is located at 506 east
Leigh street. 1t was established by Rev:
Charles Minnigerode, ID. D., then rector OF
st. Paul's church, about 1858. II was sup
ported by the members Of st. PauPs
church until large legacy left by the late
MIR. William Barrett, of Richmond. at once
placed il III prosperous condition. ana IL
Is now an incorporated and endowed lnstl-
tuition with capacity, for the 9 acc moda;
tlon OF thirty-three children (the present
number TO fifty since building the annex
last summer, which lis now completed).
The Church Home" is always open to
the public, who are most cordially in
vited TO come, sec, and Judge of the most
excellent and perfect manner in which II IS
conducted by Mrs M. Q. Static, its faith
full and untiring matron, and her two asso-
ciates, in their respective depaltments.
The children are thoroughly instructed
In every branch of domestic and fancy
work. English is taught in the school
room, and they are carefully trained IN
moral and religious principles. 1t has q
board of seven lady managers-its presi-
dent, Mrs. A. Y. Stokes; itstreasurer. Mrs.
Virginius Newton; its secretary, Mrs. A.
ii. Reynolds.
Little Sisters of the Poor.
This wonderful little world in itself, 16
north Harvie street, Is in the western part
of the city. and occupies quite large
space with its various enterprises.
Sister Blanche Therese, superloress or
GOOD Mother" is in charge OF the whole
work. The institution 10 entirely sup
ported by subscriptions and private dona-
lions, and through the patient begging
from door to door by the Little Sisters"
Within the hospitable walls of the Home
I05 aged persons-that is, So men, and OF
women-fnd shelter, comfort, pleasure,
and tenderest treatment. or this number
at least twenty-five are decrepid, para
lytic. blind, or helpless. Each has a COM
Portable feather-bed, neat bed-clothing, 10
neatly and comfortably clothed, has medl-
cine. nursing, attention TO every want.
and their latter days are made bright by
freedom from anxiety and care. Those
who are in health and strength have occu--
Iations suited TO them. The tallors mend
the clothing for the old men, the shoe
makers mend the shoes, the females make
and mend for the males and for those who
cannot help themselves. Without regard
TO sect or condition the old OF whatever
nationality are received and share equally
the comforts Of the Home.
Some of the men raise chickens and
ducks or rabbits; some attend to the cows
and dairy, some TO the horses and garden,
come to the household matters. Others 10
the laundry. All seem content with their
lot and are thankful for the benefits they
are constantly receiving. The women knit
and crochet, sew patchwork, and seem
happy in spite Of many affections. SIEVE
raj are totally blind, yet two OF them
crochet and knit every day.
The Sisters have only one sorrow. which
is 10 be obliged TO refuse so many who
plead for admittance every day, as the
house is overcrowded. Their most feryent
prayer Ia that some kind friend may help
them 10 build, and SO give place TO many
more poor suffering creatures at the close
of their lives.