Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-13
THE NEW HOSPITAL,
It Was Incorporated in the Cir
cult Court Yesterday
Mr., WILLIAMS'S DONATION
The Institution to Be q Memorial 10 His
Deceased Daughter.
FOR DESTITUTE AND DESERVING.
1t il Especially Designed for
Their Beneft-scopc, Situation, and
PInn.-Provisions of the Charter
Granted by Judge Wexford.


Gully Incorporated yesterday, charter |
being granted by Judge Wexford, OF the
City Circuit Court.
When the building is completed II will
be the largest charitable institution or
the kind I'm the city or State, and is des-
tined to supply a long-felt want.
This enterprise has been made possible
by the generosity of Mr.. John L. WI
lions. the weH-kBown banker, who con-
tributes 10000 to endow the institution.
X Is understood among AIr. Williams $
personal friends that a twofold sentiment
attaches TO this munihcent gift. ii IS
lot only tribute 10 the memory of a
lovely daughter, but a thank-ofteting IN
compliment to his wife, to-day being the
tLirty-ffth anniversary of his wedding.
The daughter of Mr.. Williams, in whose
memory the hospital is endowed. was
drowned in 1883.
The corporators Of the now hospital met
az the Office Of DR.. George Ben Johnston
on Wednes day night and arranged for 4
temporary organization. The commit
tee appointed TO secure the charter and
select name for the hospital made a
report, which was unanimously adopted.
l. was determined that the hospital should
be known as the Charlotte Williams
Hospital"
The incorporators who signed the ap-
pIication for the charter are Robert >.
Bosher. George Ben Johnston, william
r. Trgg, f.. 4. d. Myers, John L. VIII
lisms, Christopher Tompkins, Fred. Z.
Noting. John SHELTON Williams, T.. Ran
dolph Williams.
OFFICERS FOR THE FIRST YEAR.
The officers OF the hospital Tor the first
! wear are: Robert ). BOsher president;
| John l.. Williams, vice-presidenIi T..
Randolph WillamA. secretary; Fred. -.
| Noting treasurer Directors-Robcrt >
/ Bosher, DR.. George Ben Johnston, John
| l.. Williams. II. Z. ID. Myers DR.. Chris
/ TOPPER Tompkins, William r. Trigg, John
SHELTON williams, +. j.. Noting, +. L.
Bemiss, c. W Tanner Or. Lewis {.
Posher. Colonel William II. Palmer, Or.
| H. ii Lovy. Or. EnniOn O. Williams, and
| William VI. Habliston.
1t is the purpose OF the organizers or
this hospital TO secure perpetual chdr-
1 ter. with enlarged powers, from the Le-
I gislature as soon as it convenes.
The project Of this new hospital mas
net with earnest and substantial support
| IN all directions Mr.. John l.. Williams
| gives to the hospital an endowment OF
! $4,000. which insures it's success ana
! Mace; il on a solid fougdatiOn. Olher
| largc subscriptions have deem made by
,aricus prominent and influential citizens,
whose support and influence will mean
much TO this new charity. Many DINERS
| have manifested their readiness To stlll
| further increase the endowment.
SITUATION OF THE BUILDING.
The hospital building will occupy the
southeast corner oil Broad and IWelith
| streets. having front on Broad street Oh
| 100 feet and d depth OF 10 feet the
| location in an ideal one for the hospital;
| II IS centrally located, and looks out upon
! the beautiful Capitol Square on the west,
| and on the east commands splenuld
| view OK tho valley and OF the James
/ river.
! Located as IL is upon the summit OF
| hin with a wide southern exposure, Il
! will be certain Of any breeze that blows
/ al all Zines during the warm weather.
! The hospital building will be thorough
/ " I'D 10 date and modern IN every re-
| spect. and will be an ornament 10 tho
! city.
| Great credit is due Drs. George Ben.
Johnston. Christopher Tompkins. and
Lewis Bosher in securing Tor the CITY
| this splendid charity. The ioea mas peeh
A cherished one with these gentlemen
especially with Or. Johnston, for long
| time past, and their hopes are ho" "O'"N
| 10 be realized.
The objects and scope of the institution
| are succncuy set forth in the applica-
| ton for a charter, as follows: TO
| give relief protection, and afford needtul
/ surgical and medical attendance 10 desu-
I tute and deserving persons ana 10 that
! end the establishing, founding, mainten-
| ance. and management OF hospital
J PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER.
The charter granted by Judge Wexford
| DEGREES:
! l. That the said corporation shall have
| full power and authority to acquire by
purchase, lease, devise, gitt, endowment
| or in any manner whatsoever, and 10
| mold. possess, enjoy, and retain for Itself,
! it's successors, and assigns, ana 10 mort
| gage and convey real OF persOndi
| property and 10 erect and equip build
| ings for the purposes Of It's organization,
or for any purposes which il may law
fully carry out under this charter.
! ? That as the objects Of this corpo-
ration are purely benevolent. the cdpl-
| tai stock Of this corporation shall
| be merely nominal-that Is to say.
|
and divided into shares Of the par
value Of $.
g. That the management OF the cor
| uoration shall DO vested IN the Board
| of Directors, or trustees, composed or
| fifteen. OF whom the president and VICE
president shall be two, with the right
! In the body 20 increase their number not
| exceeding twenty-five, ana 70 MI al
| vacancies which may occur in said board
as may be prescribed in its bylaws
| This corporation shall have authority
| 10 acquire by purchase, or otherwise
\ and To hold stocks and securities IN
| other corporations. whether organized
| under the laws OF this state or other
| country.
4. general meeting Of the members
| OF the corporation for organization and
| adoption OF bylaws, and otner business,
after the granting OF this charter VIII
be called by the president. after notice
TO each member OF this corporation.
s. The powers OF this corporation may
| be exercised BY the Board OF Directors
or trustees. or any duly authorized com
| mttee thereof, in all cases where the
| By flaws OF the company do not prohibit
| the exercise OF such powers By the
/ ri Of