Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-20
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tors who would cheerfuly do this work
for nothing. DR.. Hoge consents TO give
six months free service this year. ind
some OF the ladies are anxious 20 have
two physicians doing the work alter
nately-that is. each one month al a time.
This would have the advantage OF re-
lieving each doctor of the responsibility
Of this great mortality. This Is the rule
in charity hospitals in Europe. This sub
ject is now under consideration OF che
board. / would recommend that children
sent from tho almshouse should not be
received until they have been nursed by
their mothers for three months, and that
the same rule be observed by all other
applicants. IL possible. cheerfully re-
turn thanks TO our excellent Board or
Lady Managers for their great attention
and diligence in this discouraging work.
our matron Is very faithful. and always
takes the sickest child in her own room,
giving Il her personal care. Complaint Is
made OF the dampness OF the basement,
but in summer, when the mortality IS so
great, it is always perfectly dry
COTTAGE FOR THE SICK.
1 wish we could have a separate cot
tage for tho sick, indeed. / have been
looking near Forest Hill for site, so as
10 exchange our city property for II. The
excellent water there would be an inn
portant advantage 10 the home. We are
not discouraged by our misfortunes.
Christ took these helpless innocents into
His arms, and we must take them TO our
hearts. A weman's love has never been
fdthomed.
From the opening Of the home. more
than two years ago there were received
10 date seventy-one children;
Adopted ....... .......... ...... ........''..
Returned TO friends...... ....-........".
In home to-day...... ...... ......-.....''..s
Died .....". ...... 80. .''''''''''''''@
fatal ...n
Some OF these nine are nearly years
old. so we hope we have at last founda-
ton on which we may build. Twice we
got to two and almost feared extinction.
Had we abundance OF money, and could
adopt the New York system OF good wet
nurses we would have had better sue
coss, without doubt. We may adopt this
plan 10 some extent. We hope.
With three new and excellent members
OF the board we will have more regular
meetings of the board I'm future.
| have already acknowledged the gift
OF 81. 900 from the estate OF the late Major
Ginter, but we must not forget our other
benefactors Mr.. Joseph Bllley, whose
generosity seems 10 know no bounds. pre-
sented us IN the beginning with hne
COW. and with her sent the feed, even 10
her bedding, for one month He also
proposed TO bury tho children. decentiy.
for nothing. This we would not consent
20. lie, however, makes a large discount
In our favor. The lady managers have
made large contributions OF clothing and
bed clothes, and other useful articles.
Also, Miss Chalkly. Thalhimer & Brother.
Mr.. p. Jacobs Foster the photographer
pictures and frames).
FINANCIAL EXHIBIT.
Treasurer's report from November. iss.
10 November. 1887
Whole amount received ........... .NoE -
Amount expended ..............".,.. l.tsS ~
Amount an treasury ................. loS ~
1'hs following are the Lady Board OF
Managers: Mrs A. NJ. Walt. president;
Mrs. NJ. A. Reed. vice-president; Mrs
Bernard Jacobs, treasurer; Mrs. Nirgls
peasants. recording secretary; Mrs. J.
w Frayser, corresponding secretary; MIS-
DIR. crumo. chairman OF Reception Com
niittee: Miss Mary Pollard. matron.
Board OF Gentlemen Governors: w. w.
Parker. president and chjct surgeon: Or.
Moses ID. Hose. j.. D., vioe-president;
John SHELTON Williams. secretary ana
treasurer; Moses d. Hoge, Jr., assistant
surgeon: Charlie Meredith, f. A. Catin.
John Morton. Henry y. Hutzler. ana
George W. Anderson.
We will highly appreciate contributions
OF any kind II left at my office. he north
seventh street or at any convenient place
designated by postal card or phone.
Orders for nrlnting sent 10 the Dispatch