Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-01

The inrnyovemert il "a manifest thst the
board feel greatly encouraged ana very
snneu:ne that when able TO carry ont tner
full plans IN the erection of work shops ana
training the boys in various industries,
they will 40 edectussly change the naoits
and character of the youths as to take away
ali incentive to crime and send t9sm OUT
into tho world good and useful citizens.
There are now Accommodations for sixty
20 seventy boys, the new building suoru,
ing room for largo and well-ventiiateu
dormitory, q spacious room 10 be useu as q
scnooi-room and chapel, and cOmfostaole
dining room that will seat seyenty-h'e
boya. q
IL is the purpose. or at least the hope, OF
tho assoc,ation 10 have separate ana SIN
liar estahlishmeabfor girls az soon % they
have sufficient means TO undertake "
Retreat for the sick.
This work Is now generally recognized as
one of the leading benevolent INSTITUTIONS
OF the city. and it, fame is rapidly spIesd-
ING. Its managers are still restricted py
limited means from raising it 10 the de-
sired standard of PERFECTION. but spare
neither pans nor trouble in contributing
to the comfort OF ell its inmates.
Toe location OF tue building 10 delight
ful. the rooms large, sunny, we'll yentl-
lated, and nicely furnished. Inere Is no
air OF hospital, literally or heuretiVeiy'
about the place. -,
Two young physicians reside IN tne
house and are ready at oil times 20 execute
the orders OF such attending physicians
as each patient may select for himkef OF
herself.
During tho last year at least forty out
side physicians have attended tner pa
tlents at this Institution.
PRESCRIPTIONS are put up in The house dis
pcnsary, aud are furnished To the patient
at reduced prices.
The institution is never without tree
patients. and they sometimes outaumDer
the paying ones. The object OF the WORK
being purely benevolent. all money re-
ceiyed is used TO meet the necessary ex-
penses. and these being very heavy always
exceed the receipts. The managers are,
therefore. compelled % give entertain
ments or to call upon the community IN
some way TO assist III sustaining such
noble charity.
The number of patients received from
January. 1891, 10 January, 1872. were zi7.
OF these 4a were tree OF charge, most oi
them remaining several months, All re-
celying the same advantages a. the board
ers.
A movement IS now on foot TO enlarge
this great charity by the addition OF sew
eraI cots for incurables. 1t ~ hoped that
they may be soon endowed as there IS an
afflicted Young woman now waiting 70 De
taken upon one OF them.
Mrs. William A. jenkins is president OF
the Board OF Lady Manag RS and Mr.. Ro-
bert w. Powers president OF the Board OF
Directors.
Baptist Home for Aged Women.
This institution was established in 1888.
During this eight years it has been haven
of rest to many OF the aged Baptist wo-
men OF Richmond. Fourteen inmates how
share the comforts and blessings Of the
Home, three Of whom were admitted during
the year, and two otr ers have been approved
10 be received at the next meeting. The
managers are anxious to endow the insti-
tuition. To increase the fund already col
lected for this purpose they held in De-
cember a bazaar and realized Sl,70O from
their efforts. Garden-party festival. estab-
lshed three years ago, is held in June, and
donation-day comes regularly with
Thanksgiving. The annual election of
officers occurs the first Monday in January.
The present incumbents are Mrs. j. IL.
NJ Curry. president; Mrs. John Temple,
corresponding secretary; Mrs. X. Adam,
treasurer; Mrs. Il. ID. Van Buren,, record
ing secretary.
The Richmond baptist City Missionary
Society.
IHlb SOtltlD WIS VI EdHiNti VuhI aDgV.
in the First Baptist church. 1t was the
outgrowth On a joint prayer-meetlng OF
young men of the Baptist churches OF
Richmond. The change from Joint
prayer meeting to this organization was
for the purpose OF increasing their faciii-
ties for CHRISTIAN usefulness.
The membership Is composed OF volun-
teers from the several Baptist churches.
They are either active or contributing
members and number 500.
The officers are President, Joseph b.
Montgomery First Nice-PTesident, X. A.
Gary; Second Vice-Presdent, W. j.
Reams; Treasurer, B. A. jacob; Secreta-
nv, Ryland Murdoch. Rev. q. 4. Williams
is still their missionary. One of the most
important committees is the WAYS snd
Means Committee. Josiah Ryland, Jr., of
venable-Street Baptist church. is the
chairman. The annual business-meeting
of the society is held on the third Sunday
in June. The time for the annual mass
meeting of the society is the second SUM-
day in December. The Young Mems Chris
tian Association of Richmond College CO.
operates with the society in its work.
The object of this society is TO put the
Gospel before the people of the city who
are neglecting it. The methods they
adopt are house-to-house visiting, cottage
prayer-meetiDgs, services IN prisons, the
hillsnOuSc. SOiuiVis NUM- III tno inik 20
workshops. open-air services, and hand
to-hand work.
December /, 1888. Rev. G.. f. Williams
began work as missionary of the society.
nj. pauI's Church Home for Aged and
Innrm Women.
This establishment is at No. 100 west
Clay street The officers are Mrs. NJ. +.
rleasants, president; Mrs. NJ. l.. Branch,
vice president; Mrs. Caskie Cabell, cor
responding secretary; Mrs. Louisa Car
dozo. recording secretary ; Mrs. Seymour
CABOT, treasurer Mrs. Anna Micou, ma
iron.
This Institution is entering upon the
eighteenth year of its existence and has
in each of these years cared for and sup
ported from eight TO twelve otherwise
homeless women.
There has been ono death in the past
year. Miss Mahala Porter, who was the
first person admitted 10 the He o. en-
tered into rest IN November aged :. ty-
seven.
Protestant Episcopal Church Home.
5l7 NORTH Fourth STREET.
The object of this charity is to provide
home for the ladies of Virginia who are in
reduced circumstances--those who, having
lost fortune and friends, are no longer able
to maintain themselves. Ii IS designed for
members of the Episcopal Church alone.
and Is presided over by the Bishop, assist
ed by Board of Corporators composed Of
some of the ablest and most successful
businessmen of Richmond. They have
charge of the entrance fees, requests, and
all funds except those for current ex-
penses. They invest them as they see
tt for the benefit of the institution, and
make an annual report Of the same every
January.
1t Is supported from two sources. First,
mainly by voluntary contributions from
SIX Episcopal churches in Richmond. Sc
cond, by an entrance of 500 from every
lady who Is admitted, and by requests and
donations from other parts of Virginia.
Every expense connected with their sup
port, except that of dress, Is defrayed by
tho Home. The special care and manage.
ment of the Home itself is intrusted to
corps OF ladies, who see to il that the in
mates are properly cared for, and that the
funds tor current expenses and contribu-
tons of groceries and provisions are dis
bursed with discretion and economy. The
Home was incorporated in 1875 and opened
for the reception of inmates that same
year.
Mrs. f. NJ. Whittle is president of the
Board of Managers. and letters of inquiry
should be addressed 10 Mrs. j. X. Werth,
the secretary. 3l3 east Main street
The present number or inmates is six
teen, One death occurred during the year.