The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-21
GOOD WORK BY GIRLS.
The Kings Daughters Will Not Let
the DispensarY Be Closed.

The efforts of the Kings Daugh ters to
prevent the closing Of the Oakland ave-
nue. Homeopathic Dispensary deserve
hearty encouragement
THE JERSEY CRY NEWS has already
thoroughly set forth the workings
of the institution and shown what boon
the dispensary has been to poor women
aud children In that section Of the city
during the past four years. 1t is the only
dispensary in charge Of women In the
city. 1t was established by women. Drs.
Aidridge, Newell and GrInen were in
charge. DIR. GrineH died last summer
aud DR.. Edith Bance OF No. 2I1 Month
cello avenue took her place.
Each OF these physicians gave two
hours two days in n week 70 the care OF
the dispensary. They attended to be-
tween nfteen and twenty patients daily,
charging a nominal fee OF ten cents to
those who were able TO pay that small
amount for medicine. Scarcely one-third
Of the patients ever paid anything.
Yet none were ever turned
away. For two hours each afternoon
the little dlspensary was crowded with
patients and 1t Is impossible to estimate
the amount Of good charitably accom-
plished by the women in charge during
the four years. history Of the dlspensary.
or late. however, justifiable circum-
stances have led two OF these women to
think OF abandoning the institution DR.
Aldridge recently married DIR. Edith
Bance, whose heart and soul mad been
wrapped up In the work. was 10th to give
it up.
HELPING HANDS.
A number of the Kings Daughters con-
neeted with various churches upon the
Hill who during the course OF their char
liable work he'd discovered what an inn
mense amount of good had been accom-
piished by this dispensary, expressed sor-
row at the announcement that 1t was
about to be closed A member Of the
Nv Wheresoever" Circle in Mr. Herr's Pres
byteriau Church Incidentally expressed
her sorrow. A member Of another circle
OF the same church agreed that IL the first
speaker could induce the circle to which
she belonged to contribute a certain
amount towards supporting the fnstifu-
tion, she would pie ge a like amount per-
sonally if she failed to interest the circle
of which she was member
The matter was discussed thoroughly,
and rndiug that other circles were also
interested in other churches DR.. Bance
was called upon and was quite willing to
pledge her professional services to those
who desired to continue the dispensary.
A young lady connected with the
Wheresoever Circle, who objects to
the publication OF her name, has taken an
active lead ia the matter. TO JERSEY
CITY NEWS reporter she said last night
we are greatly encouraged. Five cir
cles have already agreed TO contribute $40
year towards paying rent. 1t has been
decided to remove the dispensary from
Oakland avenue to jackson and Com
munipaw avenues sitter April / The
rooms have already been secured at $40
month. We hope to induce other circles
N n in . ka
cles that cannot give the money
at once can have one month
OF the year assigned to them in which to
pay their portion Of the rent. Three of
the circles have already handed in their
contributions. The new location is very
in the neighborhood. DR.. Edith Bance
viii have charge"
IT WILL BE WELL MANAGED.
DIR. Hance is compei cut physician,
whose professional and personal reputa-A
tion is a guarantee that the disDensary
will be well managed. She is a young
married lady with large circle of friends.
In answer 70 my inquiries she EXPRESSED
herself as feeling greatly encouraged by
the support the Kings Daughters have
promised her
Il have no doubt we shall be able to
meet expenses without the least trouble. If
not, she added, 'I'il pay them myself"
"But will you have no professional as
sistance?" l asked.
Not at FIRST" replied the Doctor, med
itatively. II think, however, that dur
ing the summer l may count upon the
assistance Of DR.. Oklmeyer, young wo-
man of West HOboken. who is at present
studying at the New York Medical Col
lege for Women in Fifty-fourth street
She gave US very valuable assistance last
summer at the Oakland avenue dispen-
sary."
Any one wishing to participate in the
WORK of re-establishing the dispensary
can communicate with Leader" )" Station
B, Jersey City. Correspondence will be
Immediately attended to.