The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-12
Public Aid Invited in Carry ing on Much Needed Work
 in Birmingham
TREATMENT IS FREE
 POOR CHILDREN
Ladies' Committees Have so Far Met Very Generous Response and Successful Institution
 Seems Assured
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The Holy Innocents hospital, for the treatment of the diseases of children, will be formally opened to the public on Tues day, May Ii. and every one Is invited to visit the institution.
 The hospital Is designed to All long felt want in the city of Birmingham and has the hearty indorsement of the medical profession. The promoters of the nos pital are appealing to a generaus public to aid so worthy cause
 Today by special permission. the mov- ing picture shows of the city will be open and the entire net proceeds will be given to the hospital fund.
 The Holy Innocents' hospital for chii- dren was incorporated under the general laws ot Alabama, June 20, 1911, with Rev. Raimundo deOvies, Rev. Carl Henckeli and pr. J. E. Dedman as trustees, un- der the auspices of the Protestant Epis- work and conduct of the hospital Is non- sectarian in every particular
 A ladies' auxiliary was at once estab-
 ished and 1t Is TOW composed of some of Birm.nglIam's noblest women workers in the line Of charity from all creeds and denominations, and they have formed committees to canvass the city for dona- tions. immediate and permanent, and up to date their efforts have been crowned with success.
 The management of the hospital is un- der the direct care of board of trustees, composed of Dr. C. Henckell. chairman; J. w. Mcqueen. Percy Brewer. Louis V. Clark and Dr. J. E. Dedman.
 Invite Aid From Public
 A meeting of the trustees was held at the temporary hospital building, corner Thirtieth street and Avenue G. Friday night. and after inspecting the building. which Is to be opened for patients at an early date, the board concluded to invite aid from the general public toward the splendid work which has been done by the ladies, who arc diligently carrying out the plans set forth by the trustees.
 The hospital has been most generously remembered by friends from every walk Of life and gifts of every kind have been gratefully received.
 The expenses to operate the hospital will Dt dpout SVub ptt iiiphtii to ShtittiS Houflsil and give medical and surgical attention to the poor children of the community.
 The trustees appeal to all benevolent minded people for donations and gifts, which can be sent to the chairman. pr. C. Henckell.
 The problem of helping the children whose parents are unable to pay for their care in sickness Is an important one in our midst and should be en- trusted to this worthy institution.
 Miss A. E. Armstrong. who has been specially trained in the care of chill dren. has been elected by the board AS superintendent pro tenn. She will select her own nurses, who will be specially chosen on account of their training and temperamental qualifications for the care of children.
 Mrs. Ullman's Statement
 In speaking of the hospital, Mrs. Sidney NJ. Ullman, who has taken an active part in the promotion, said:
 Surely tho heart of man Is softened by little child, and how much more by the suffering of these innocent ones We are touched with their baby cries and ache with their helpless suffer- Ing until each heart longs to comfort
 Birmingham Is ever ready to aid when 1t is hooded; 1t is a sad fact that so many charities arc necessary in our city as in all cities, but 1t Is an economic condition that only time can eradicate. However. we can hard ly class q chlldren's hospital under the head of charities. though this institu- ton at present must look to the pub lie for It's support.
 The free wards of the other hospitals arc crowded to their utmost with adults; the poor little babies have no place. and larger children are put into the women's wards to witness all sorts of suffering--so detrimental to their impressions young minds.
 A children's hospital Is. without doubt, Q. crying need in Birmingham Ut has been started. thank God, and must go on.
 bers of this institution, and in this way contribute to the support of this noDle undertaking.
 spacious house has been leased on Avenue G and Thirtieth street to take care of the children; a competent board of trustees, composed Of some of the oity's noblest and most practical spirits, is working out the details for every branch of endeavor aided by splendid body of women whose cooperation Is making sure the success of the much needed hospital.
 A great many public spirited men and women have given generous donations to sssist in the hospitals maintenance.
 On Tuesday, May l4 the building will be open to the publc-all that is done may be seen and all that Is needed will be told; so that each visitor may consider something he she might desire to do- nate that has heretofore been un- thought Of
 One of the touching episodes that has happened in connection with the opening of the hospital is told by one of the ladies in charge of the clearing out of the old building and getting 1t in order In the debris taken out. after rummaging through corners. hooks and closets. a baby's picture was discovered-the little face beaming with smiles, as if to say. or the right path to help my little play mates.
 Pare nts who have suffered the loss of the establishment of this most worthy institutions; perhaps contributing in mem- cry of a little one for the perpetual ben eft of other children vet unborn.
 The hospital will be open all day Tues cay to visitors. Come and help the hos pital grow.