The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-15
THE SHELTERTNG ARMS.
Founders Day Ycsterday-An Elegant Lunch
Served.

It's name implies its object. No stronger
appeal should be necessary TO a charitable
public than that name and the knowledge OF
those whose hands made the rudder OF the
institution. The Sheltering Arms passed yes
terday the second anniversary of its exist
ence. and Founders day was appropriately
benefcally celebrated.
Feeling the dire necessity Of an institution
where the sick could be afforded attention
without an appeal 10 the almshouse. and
where sheltering arms could be placed about
the unprotected. and being aware OK the con-
tinuous neglect of the city 10 provide such n
place. q few ladies characteristic for their SYM
pathetic and philanthropic hearts undertook
themselves this work Of charity with the nope
that sooner or later the city would give 70
the institution the aid which so Justly should
come from the municipal corporation
A SMALL DEGfNNfNG.
The beginning was necessarily small. but
in the two years Of its existence its growth
has been phenomenal. A house containing
eighteen large rooms. besides spacious halls,
and splendidly adapted to the purpose, was
secured on Fourteenth street, near the TX
change Hotel. and adjoining the CITY MIS-
sion. At first this building was too large. so
part Of il was sub-rentod But this work OF
pure charity has increased 20 such an extent
that now the whole house Is occupied by the
institution.
It is conducted for no object whatever save
charity. and now beneath its sheltering roof
are many wholly dependent upOn the mercy
Of those who are Of kind hearts for their very
existence The rooms are all nicely furnish
ed and the cots. with their white counter
panes. mean a haven Of rest for tho.
wcared and sick. Besides the hospital
feature Of the institution. tmnslents who can
show that they are worthy are given supper,
lodging and breakfast for mere nominal
sum.
THE KING's DAUGHTERS.
The ShcltcriAg Arms Is principally under
the control OF about eight circles or the
KINGS DAUGHTERS. Mrs. o. G.. Kcan is prcsi-
dent. and Miss Pctcrkin, Miss Frances scott
and Mrs Lewis Burton are yice-prs sdcnts.
The secretary Is Mr.. George L. KING, No.
j20i5 north Fifth street. Dr. NJ. ID. Hogc Jr.,
j. the visiting physician.
The Founders day was a great success IN
every respect. An elegant lunch. IN which
salads. turkey, ham, rounds of beef pickles
and oysters on the half shell figured largely.
was served from until L. VI. The rooms,
which We're pretflly decorated. were crowded
during the whole time with some of the best
men of Richmond: even the halls were dotted
with little White-covcred tables.
MONEY MADE
All the eatablos had been donated. and rs
twenty-five cents was charged for each lunch
the institution realized net profit OF about
$50.
The lunch was in charge of and served by
Circle No. 5. This Circle. which also did the
begging. has for its president Mrs. Lucien
Tatum. Among its members are Mrs. Talbot
Misses Helen and Maggie StrngfcIlOw. Misses
Annie and Gcrtie Camm. Misses Ella and
Salle Cooke. Mis- Louise l}mndcr. and Misses
Mary and Harriet Cunghan. The day WAS
one Of bright memory. and all who visited tho
institution pronounced 1t u delightful, sun
shiny home