Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-01
HOMESFOR THE SICK.
WHERE THE AGED, THE POOR. AND
THE SICK ARE CARED FOR.
me Great Charitable Institutions In Our
Midst, Ia which Psnes Of sorrow, Age.
sad n1ekness Are MAde Light.

u II a distinctive feature Of Christian
lands that those enfeebled by age, worn by
disssse. orphaned, or otherwise deprived
Of their natural guardians and protectors,
Ind in homes. hospitals. and asylums CON-
forts that could never otherwise be theirs.
These eleemosynary institutions are not
nero ossces OF refuge from hunger. cold.
and nakedness, Int really are homes; fire.
sides where those upon whom the heavy
hand Of misfortune has fallen may
have many comforts. whore kind ma
trons attend their wants; where
skilfui physicians seek 10 relieve
their pains; where there are reading
rooms and Libraries. and. above oil, whore
the ministers OF religion come to soothe
Gil who are bearing heavy burdens. In
such institutions Richmond is greatly
blessed. We have large numbers OF them.
and they represent in the good work done
the intelligent effort and humane spirit OF
oil the denominations and sects who have
houses Of worship in our city. and are in
many instances tho recipients of aid from
the city and from individuals.
In the summary below VII be found
scanning Of their years work. together
With much information little known TO
the general public, yet OF Importance TO
ell,
Lee Camp soldiers Home.
The Home for Confederate veterans. on
Grove road, about one mile west OF the
oitv. IL controlled by BOARD of visitors,
consisting of thirteen members On. v.
Rsndolph. president J. w. Pegram, sec
retary)' elected by Lee Camp. the Cover
nor. Treasurer, and Auditor OF the state
OF Virginia, end the Judge Of the Circuit
Court Of Richmond on the part OF the
State.
There are seven cottages donated. by
private individuals. The main building
IA used for Offices. library. museum, ana
hospital and q large mess-hall. bath
houses. laundry, &C., all heated by steam.
There are las old veterans being cared tor.
The Home supplies everything necessary
20 the men. The officers IN charge are
General W. X. Terry, superintendent;
Captain james Pollard. assistant superin-
tendent and manager; DIR. Alexander
Irvine. resident physician. There IL
beautiful chapel on the ground, in which
religious services are held by various de-
nominations.
The board has been compelled to limit
the number of men entering the home for
lack of sufficient income 10 support a
greater number. and are now applying 10
the Legislature for an increased appropria-
ton. which would enable them TO accom-
modate $50 men.
A large, handsome, and commodious
hospital building Is now being erected,
which will cost about $4,000.
A museum of war relics has been formed,
and there is library containing l.6oO
volumes and large number OF magazines,
which are being added TO by charitahly-
disposed persona
The Male Orphan Asylum.
The Male Orphan Asylum continues 10
maintain its well-establisbed reputation as
one of Richmond's most useful charities.
IL 10 pleasantly located on the south
stern suburbs and in the midst OF a
growing locality. IL covers an area OF
from eight to ten acres, snd the condition
of the grounds and buildings IL always
commendable.
1t is managed by board Of directors, OF
which DIR. W. w. Parker is president and
MIR. Ro. T.. Richardson. secretary. Mrs.
Joseph Il. Gill is the superintendent,
having succeeded her lameDted husband
in June. 1885. Under her watchful eye the
bows are well fitted for all the duties OF
life. while her firm but gentle discipline has
served TO endear her 20 every orphan who
has had the good fortune TO be conhded TO
her care. She aims to make the asylum
Christian home and to throw around her
wards the safeguards Of every happy and
better influence. Tho boys are also edu-
Gated and attention Is given to physical
culture.
Tho Richmond NJ lie Orphan Asylum is
known far and near. aud visitors not only
from our CITY and State, but from different
sections of the country, have united IN
styling it a model institution. visitors
are at all times welcome.
The Board of Directors appeal for help
70 those blessed with means. and IN no
better manner can practical Christian
philanthropy be demonstrated.
Number Of inmates January /, 1891. 81 I;
returned 10 parents, 8 served out time
honorably, 2; indentured. 8 number adj
mltted, g. number of inmates January 1,
1892. IS. The health Of the boysshas been
excellent-in fact, II has been remarkable,
only one death having been reported IN
nine years. which is due 10 the trst-class
sanitary regulations adopted.
Little Sisters of tho 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. superioress or
GOOD Mother" is in charge Of the whole
work. The institution Is entirely sup
ported by subscriptions and private dona-
t,ons. and through the patient begging
from door 10 door by the Little Sisters"
Within the hospitable walls OF the Home
i06 aged persons-that Is. "a men and 81
women-fnd shelter. comfort, pleasure,
and tenderest treatment or this number
at least TWENTY-FIVE are decrepit, para
lytic, blind, or helpless. Each has CON-
Portable feather bed. neat ed-olothing, is
nestly and comfortably clothed, has medi-
cine, nursing attention To every want.
and their latter DAYS are made bright by
freedom from anxiety and care. Those
q who are in health aud strength have oc-
equations suited TO. them. The tailors
mend tho clothing for the old men, the
shoemskers mend tine shoes, the females
make and mend for the males and for
those who cannot help themselves With
out 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 OF rabbits; some attend to the cows
and dairy, some to the horses and garden,
some 70 the household matters. others to
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 GRO
chet and knit every day.
The Sisters have only one sorrow, which
u to be Obliged To refuse so many who
plead for sdmittance every day. as the
house is oyercrowded. Their fervent
prayer is that some kind friend may help
them 10 buiid, and 50 give place TO many
more poor suffering creatures at the close
Of their lives.
Richmond Home for Ladies'.
This charitable institution is situated on
Seventh between Clay and Leigh streets
and Is supported jointly by the Methodist
and Presbyterian churches Of this city
and the very liberal donations Of the pub
DO on Thanksgiying-day of each year since
Is opening. Ten thousand dollars was
contributed for the purchase OF the
grounds and buildings by the late DIR.
Gregg. Since which time through tho
hberality Of Mr. James Is. Pace an addition
81 niue rooms aud q hall has been built,
which adds greatly TO the comfort Of the
Home. II has entered upon its eighth
rear OF increased usefulness There are
sineteen inmates, and none are received
lnder tf.y-five years of age. Since the
opening SIX OF the inmates have died
The management of the Home consists
IL board of tw' .ty-four LADIES' equally
hvtded between the two denominations,
md an honorable and efficient board OF
Eentlemen directors. Rev. DIR. Nj. ID.
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