Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-23
THE RICHMOND INDUSTRIAL HOME.
A Charitable Institution Destined to DO
Great Good Here.

notable instance OF the manner In which
the charitable and large-hearted Ameri-
can people are relieving the widespread
gloom and misery resulting from the
general depression OF business throughout
the country. This institution. which IL
conducted under the auspices OF wealthy
and influential citizens Of Richmond
owes Ats existence. primarily. to the
efforts OF its superintendent. Major j. NJ.
Blood. for many years identified with
charitable and mission work In New
York. Boston, Washington, and San
francisco.
The home IL located on the premises
OF the old Pinel Hospital. No. l10s west
Broad street, and received Its hrst inmate
June 1st. Since then many or the desti'
tu;e unemployed have partaken or its
shelter and hospitality. The main pur'
pose OF the institution Is to aid the
worthy poor by furnishing them with
work. and thus keeping them from starva'
ton and idleness. Each inmate performs
some useful duty in return for the bene'
fits bestowed. Preparations are IN
progress for the establishment at the
institution OF many industries, includina
s.gn-painting. the manufacture ana re-
pairing OF shoes. the making OF all xmas
OF wood and paper-boxes. the production
of mica wallpaper. the manufacture OF
lIouid-gl and OF two kinds or INK
broom making. laundry-work. replauns
OF silver-plated goods. etc. The estao'
lishment of washing and cooking
school. and Of n branch devoted TO the
making OF mems common shirts ano
overalls. and the teaching OF cutting
basting, and fitting OF dresses and othei
garments. Is also contemplated lhes'
aforementioned industries, are, or course
designed for the employment OF desu'u,e
women and girls. Other fields Oh worn
will doubtless be entered upon as oppor
tunities and facilities arise.
THE WORKSHOPS COMPLETE.
on entering the grounds at the northern
side the visitor sees to the LETT the car
penter-shop ard tool-room, and 10 tn'
right the shoe-shop with acconiinoua
tions for thirty-fve or forty worKheh)
stock-rooms for storage OF leather AM
other material a paint-shop. ana iaoo
ratory for the preparation OF INKS ih'
basement of the main building VIII p'
set apart for the washing ana coohins
school and laundry. Other portions OF
this edifice. which contains forty rooms
are devoted to the storage OF proVlsioh'
and 10 the purposes of board and lodging
Al the southwest corner Of the spacious
and beautiful grounds stands the SIX
roomed building intended for the women
work Of dressmaking. etc, aireany re-
ferred to. Barns, vegetable garoehs' AM
outhouses complete an equipment mos
admirably adapted in every way 10 the
benevolent objects in view Iorh
sauashes, cucumbers. tomatoes. ana tur'
nins have already been raised or are In
N
or nearly all of the vegetable edibles need
ed in the home will be produced within
its borders. The front grounds are shaded
nv magnificent magnolia trees and other
fine snecimens of arborial culture. and
arc furnished with rustic tables and seats
Delicious water is obtained from TWO
large wells, and clstern capaoie OF
holding thirty hogsheads VIII shortiy pe
constructed. From sanitary point oi
view the institution cannot be exceheu
It's lofty typographical situation gives IL
the advantage of a healthy. bracing ar
while its high and roomy apartment
impart n delightful sense OF freedom ana
restfulness to the fortunate occupants
The family entrance to the enclosure Is
on its western side.
EMPLOYMENT FOUND FOR INMATES
One hundred inmates can be accommo-
dated IN this beautiful home. In June
.hirtv-seven were received, twenty-three
az whom (mostly mem were provided
with postions in various parts or Inc
country before the close OF That month
in July twenty-three were admitted, anu
eleven sent away to positions iounu ioi
them by the directors and officers; while
Of twenty-five taken IN during august
ten were discharged after means or per
no cnrnrp1 FOL
them outside During residence In Inc
home each inmate is assigned 10 suit
able task. the performance of which re-
ueves him or her from the odious feeling
az being a mere useless recipient or aims.
No limit is set to the period OF residence
If any inmate Each Is made uselDl anu
happy, until the time at which he OF
she can 10 form TO work at has or hcf
trade or handicraft in the OUTSIDE worlu'
As soon as the profits arising from the
various Industries exceed the amount
needed for the maintenance or the ihsti'
fulton. such excess will be shared among
the inmates. This apportionment or extra
earnings will be made at the discretion
and according TO the judgment OF the
Board of Directors. who are Messrs
James Lyons president, John r. mayer
Csice-presiaenO. William II. Cullingworth
ttfeAEuTt!D. AUli itN H. s7iiAA' Ao~Ni' 'sN' = y
Il. II. Wexford. Jr., julius A. Hobson
Perry r. Nugent. Charles p. Winston
O. s. Morton. Joseph H. Shepherd. John
j. Crutchneld. r. y. Robertson. Charles
NJ. wills, and D. S. Morrison.
Pending a. fuller development of TIT
Industrial Homes resources. contribution
Of money. clothing. provisions. furniture
etc, VIII be gladly ana thankfully re
celved by the superintendent, and as sooi
as the industrial departments are art d
circulars requesting aid and recognition
will be forwarded TO the churches an'
benevolent and charitable societies Of tn
city.
At would not b. right to conclude thi
notice without mention OF Mr. O. Il
Giazebrook. the efficient and energet
assistant supe rintendent. whose service
in collecting provisions and IN doing othe
valuable work fer The Home, are highl!
appreciated by the directors and superin
tenGent.