Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-26


renewed and hearty interest In our
work.
Before another occasion similar to
the present one, = score OF years VIII
have marked the existence Of thas In
stitution, and although its birth Was OF
small beginning, its growth has teen
sure. The report of the superlntend-
ent shows the amount of charity work
for the year has been exceedingly
large. The generosity thus shown 10
relieving the condition of 90 many
sufferers. as also the willingness WITH
which these poor people OF every
gradstion of rank, TO every nationality,
Irrespective Of creed or color, have
been received and cared for we'll de-
serves commendation. To this end
constant gifts, and also endowments
are essential. Five thousand dollars
endows q room, and three thousand
dollars q ward bed; thirty dollars cup
ports q patient for . month, and three
hundred and sixty-five dollars tor a
year in the wards. How easy and how
glorious for those having the means by
the bestowal Of soch gifts TO bring
blessings 10 the sick and destitute.
School For the Nurses
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Was established in connection with the
hospital. This school is open to woihen
of culture aud stability who desire 10
become pupils, with view to making
IT life work. The interest and zeal
which has been manifested In the pro-
lect has created q widespread sent.
ment in its favor. The principal, Miss
Mary j. Kobee, is graduate from the
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Chicago, from winch institution she
brought the highest testimonials as 10
character and fitness for the position.
her with zeal aad energy, and has this
with the best, and her aim - that 1t
shall surpass them all.
The current expenses for the year
have exceeded the amount collected Tor
board and care. and for which deficit
no provision is made. The trustees
have assumed the burden of this debt
until some plan can be devised In the
which TO provide for this emergency.
What grand memorial might some
wealthy man or woman here place To
the memory of loved one departed.
We confidently believe that this noble
institution so auspiciously begun, and
so favored thus far, Will receive from
time 10 time IN gifts and bequests. and
devIses of property, ample means Tor
carrying on its bsneiicent work.
Thanks are due and extended to the
medical staff for the service they have
rendered and the promptness with
which they have responded when called.
To the press for frequent notices and
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tributors, whether large or small
their gifts, for their interest and aid
our grateful Acknowledgements are
here made.
Loss Of . Good Woman.
Again have We been called to mourn
the loss of another of our number IN
the death of Mrs. Esther Tallman Ken
dali. The fidelity with which she
served this board from its organization,
until failing health prevented her pres
ence, secured for her our warmest at
fection, and highest esteem. She en-
deared herself to all by her urbsne
manner, her benevolent disposition
and her beautiful Christian character.
Her memory will ever De cherished
with love and gratitude by us with
whom for 20 many years the cares and
responsibilities of this work were
shared. She closed long and beauti-
ful life, leaving the fragrance OF an
honored name. The ever lengthening
column is moving on. and we could
desire no better representation as ad-
vance guard of the procession ap-
proachiDg than this noble, Christian
woman.
Report Of the Treasurer
The treasurer's report is as follows: