The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-31
A FOUNDING HOSPITAL.
uoyEY FoR 1T TIED UP IN ooURr.
The Hanewfnckei Suit WIN Have TO Be De.
cfded Before Anything Can Re
Done In tho Matter.

asylum in the city OF Richmond. The law
which Incorporates the institution reads a.
follows:
Whereas IL is represented 10 the General
Assembly of Virginia that the late p.
Wilkie Brown. of Richmond. Va. by his
last will and testament. beQueathed to the
Rev. Joshua Peterkin, D. d., aud the Rev.
Moses D. Hoge. d. D.. OF the city Of Rich
ncnd. Va. large sum OF money in trust
for the purpose OF establishing in the city
of Richmond founding hospital. In
which are TO be admitted and taken white
foundlings in the city of Richmond from
time TO time, aud for taking care and pro-
viding for such foundings until they ar
rive at q suitable age 10 be apprenticed or
otherwise placed IN condition 10 provide for
themselves, or until they can be provided
for elsewhere, and enloined upon and ear
nestly requested and directed the said trus-
tees 70 procure an act OF lncOrpO-
ration from the Legislature OF Viz
GINA containing such provisions as
in their judgment would make his purposes
efeotual; and whereas 1t is further repre-
sented TO tho General Assembly Of Virginia
that the Rev. Joshua Peterkin has declined
to accept the said trust and that the Chan
Gerry Court of the city of Richmond by de-
cree entered on Aprii2l, 1891, has appointed
CHARLES Meredith trustee, in the place Of
DR.. Joshua Peterkin, TO act in conjunction
with DIR. Moses ID. Hoge; and IN pursuance
of the last will and testament OF Z. WilSls
Brown. deceased. the trustees do now apply
for charter of incorporation: therefore
Be il enacted by the General Assembly Of
Virginia That Moses ID. HOge. G.. y. Mere
dith. w. W Parker. +. 4. Catlin and John
SHELTON Williams and their associates sud
successors be constituted and created body
poiitio and corporate by the nanne of the
Founding Hospital OF Richmond. Va, and
by that name are hereby made capable ia
law and equity 10 sue and be sued, plead
and be- impleaded, contract and DO con
tracted with: to make. have and use a com
mon seal, and TO alter, break or renew tho
same at pleasure and shall have the right 70
take and hold by purchase, gift or devise
real and personal estate. the real estate not
exceeding in value 5000 900. exclusive OF inn
prOvements. and to dispose Of, mortgage.
pledge and convey the same whenever d.
rscted by a majority vote OF the board OF
governors.
BOARD OF GOVERNORS.
The first persons mentioned az the moor
noratOrs of the institution shall constitute
the board Of governors and shall hold Office
for life, or 80 long as they arc residents Of
Virginia. and in the event of death or reslg-
nation OF iein4NAA AAQlA AAhAMAh Oh ANF NAH
or more OF the board the remaining mem
bers shall elect other suitable persons 70 fill
vacancies, who shall thereupon be invested
with like powers and hold office as their
predecessors: and three members shall cou-
stitute a quorum 90 transact any business.
There shall be a meeting Of the board Of
governors within SIX months after the pas
sage Of this act for the purpose Of organiza-
ton. The board shall then elect from rs
fov rt-naffarf and abuff
as practicable appoint q secretary and
treasurer and all other subordinate officers
and agents necessary CD conduct the Affairs
Of the institution. and shall prescribe their
duties and afliX such compensation for their
services as il may deem proper The board
Of governors shall from time 20 time adopt
such bylaws and regulations as may 30
necessary for the government of the institu-
ton, which shall have the same force aud
effect as if expressed in this act Of iucorpor-
alton There shall be an annual meeting Of
the board OF governors at such time and
place as may be fixed by the bylaws
Exempt FROM TAXES.
In view of the charitable objects 10 DO &C.
cOmplished by the institution. It's property,
real and personal. shall be exempt from
city, county and State taxes. And a mis-
homer Of the corporation IN any deed. g.ft
grant or devise. or any Instrument or cyn-
tract shall not yitiate the same, If the oof-
poratiOn be sufficiently described therein
10 show the intentionl of the parties. This
corporation shall have the power 10 rooelyo
into its custody and retain under It's eXclu-
sive control and management any. white
founding in the city of Richmond, Va,
and the institution shall have the same right
as any individual now has 20 qualify a. stat
utory guardian or 70 DO appointed tesla
mentary guardian OF an infant eligible 90
L int fna iuQtttuflnu HuN loom
mission shall DO allowed 70 this corpora
ton upon moneys received by 1t as such
guardian. The children who shall DO re-
ceiyed into this hospital shall. from the
time they are received and until they
arrive ct a suitable age 10 be apprenhced
or otherwise placed in condition %
provide for themselves or until
they can be provided for elsewhere,
or unless sooner voluntarily dismissed by
the board offgOvernors. remain under its
charge and be subject % ite exclusive CON
troll. The corporation hereby created Is IN
vested with all the rights OF parent or
natural guardian over the person OF any
child committed TO It's charge tor tho puf-
pose Of the protection and proper training
Of such child. and the manager OF the hos
pital shall have the riFh.. by and With tLs
consent of the board Of governors, % APP
prentice or put TO service for term OF years
any Of the founding inmates upon sucn
terms and conditions as IN the judgment OF
the board the welfare Of the chi.d may TO-
ouire. The person 10 whom such inmate
may be apprenticed or put 90 service shall
report 10 the founding hospital ut stated
periods 20 be named in the articles OF APP
premiership the condition Of tho
child as we'll rs the conduct Of tho
same, and should this party fail TO comply
with the terms of the indenture' the ooafo
of governors may cancel the same and re-
ceive the apprentice again into me hospital.
The Chaucery Court OF Richmond, ia whose
Jurisdiction this founding hospital Is To-
Gated, shall have the power on complaint Oh
ANY person to investigate the condition q
treatment of A child or children apprentlced
or out into service by said institution. and
10 correct aud annul any ARTICLES OF ap-
prem tlceship that may have been entered
| into under this act, If upon investigation
| such court should deem It advisable and
| lust. and for the purposes OF executing the
powers hereby given. such court shall
/ cause such child or children 20 be orouKns
before il together with persons 70 WON 'No
| child or children may have been bound.
The president shall hold Office uh~' tue
| next annual meeting 81 the corpoIall'u unu
| until his successor Is elected. The secretary
treasurer and other subordinate oihcefs
shall hold Office for such time as the poara
/ of governors may prescribe.
MEETING HKLD.
Ineompliance With the provisions otthis law
| the board of governors recently held meet
] inc in the Office OF Mir. Charles ' Meredith
J and orgauizod by elec,ing Dr. W. ". Parker
nrssident and Rev Moses ID. Hoge. -. d..
| yiee-nresident Mr. John SHELTON Williams
| -. aisotad secretary aud treasurer. DR..