The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-08

The foundation for the permanent en-
dcwnent of the Methodist Orphanage has
beer laid.
The announcement comes that 81, 800
have been. SUBSCRIBED specifically for this
fund, the income from which will be
used exclusively for the maintenance of
the institution.
Rev. j. T. aIastin the financial sec
retary, who secured this neat sum, says
he is bound over to secrecy as to the
name of the donor.
Another announcement, coming. regard
ing the support Of the institution, is
TO the effect that the Rosebud socie-
ties of the State have pledged themselves
10 raise $1,000 a year. An active tal:-
rass OF the entire State will be made
during June especially for the endowment
fund of the orphanage. which promises
TO become the peculiar pet of the Metho-
dist denomination.
IT'S FUTURE ASSURED.
The future of the Virginia Methodist
Conference Orphanage is assured. The
annual meeting of the Board of Trustees
in this city on Monday brought out that
fact with great ClearnesS. No one fears
now that the great and humane under
taking will he other than a craiitable
and helpful success. Indeed. that has
never been seriously doubted, but few
hoped that so much would be accomplish
ed in so short a while. Or few, even of
its most enthusiastic friends, had any
idea that the response of the Methodist
people of the State would be SO prompt
and generous.
The annual meeting of the trustees
was for some reason not generally known
and this is the first report of the meet
ing that has been printed
The meeting was held at the hand
some residence of Mr. John P. Branch.
on West Franklin Street. Those present
were Messrs. e. Il. Rawlins, w. H.
Vincent. j. 7. Mastin. J. T. Branch.
c. W. Hardwicke. John l.. Roper. S.. s.
Lambert, of Norfolk: P T. Barron. OF
Danville; Joseph ". Shackieford. OF Bed
ford City: w &. Beauchamp. ]. Wiley
Bledsoe, I N Vaughan and ]. W. Brad
bury
ANNUAL OFFICERS CHOSEN.
The following officers for the ensuing
year were chosen. Dr. Bledsoe resigning
the presidency of the board to accept
the position as superintendent of the in.
stitution: President z. H. Rawlins: vice
president ". II. Vincent; secretary. j.
T. Alastin. treasurer. J. P Branch: au-
ditor. c. w Hardwicke: attorney, S. S.
Lambert: Executive Committee: J. P.
Branch, G. w. Branch. j. T. Mastin. L..
3. Betty. w H Vincent, ]. P. Pettyjohn
and John L. Roper
Miss Rosa Shepherd. of Buena Vista,
vas chosen 2 teacher for the orpnanage
and Mrs. Betty Lee, of Danville. ma
troa.
Miss Lee was for six years a teacher
at the Miller School. OF Albemarle. and
Ss Hr-ar led aC of the hest teachers
of children in the state. She is a sister
Of Judge Shepherd, of Buena Vista. Mrs.
Lee is also lady of wide expe.'ierce
in her line, She was formerly Miss F1tz-
gerald, OF Nashville. and her fariily is
we'll known IN this city.
MANY THOUSANDS GIVEN.
The most interesting features OF the
meeting We're the reports Of the treas
urer, AR Branch. and the financial sec
retary. Rev Mr. Nastin These reports
showed that for the nu,..l;s * aus: sip
port of tn orphanage $4,000 had been
collected and $4,000 ilo:a subscribed.
Some of this amount, making S5S060. ul-
together. can be used COR crcatils The
buildings of the orpha laso and sor e
must be used for the support of The
orphanage. The first sum for the endow-
,nent of the orphanage has already been
subscribed II is S1.5oO All the money
promised TO the institution is due by
/ January l. 1908 The present plSn of the
institution is to have two cottages and
The administration building The cot
tages will he completed by July.1st. Each
cottage is to cost $500 One Is given by
Mr.. John P. Branch and the other by Mr..
W. H Vincent. OF Capron. Va. The ad-