Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-11-05

Ut. ROBERT y. NouCS, q, boston
who Is probably tho mos; scholarly
man connected with the settlement
move ment. says that the settlement
house idea IS the expression OF de
mocraCy Iic believes that through
the organization OF small groups Will
he developed true democracy. THAT
is the purpose of tho Richmond Cary
street settlement lIousc-thc Great
ing OF a uciEhborhoCd consciousness.
the awakening of nciEhhorhood
spirit. aud the Improvement ana Up-
keep Of tho nciEhhCrhood hy the rco-
pic themselves This as Dr. Woods
says, IS AN expression of democracy.
The Cary street settlement House
started a a division OF the Nurses'
settlement. In 1900 two trained
nurses. Miss Nannic Cabincss aud
'iiSs Mamie Minor began a settle
mont In very small way in Il house
on tho corner ot seventh md Frank
lin Streets. This settlement; WAS
composed Of three branches. tho In
structivo Visiting Nurses who Wis
tied and attended tho SICK: the So
oial workers OF tho Cary Street Set
Element House. who did follow
and preventive work. urged whole
some recreation. and worked for the
creation OF ueiShhorhood interest.
and tho Girls AuXiliary This auNil-
for the child:en who need physical
upbuildin-
Difficult &" Estimate Results.
II is almost !mpoSsible TO estimate
tho sconc and tie results OF this
work begun by Miss Cahincss and
Miss Minor. They started a tew
clubs and classes, and after Il num-
Der Of years the workers OF tho Cary
Street Settlement House moved 10 a
q y.
are new situated at li0i West Cary
Street. whcrc they own two houses
and "a gymnasium. Though an in
GcDcrd"nt orEanization. the settle
ment house Is stall affiliated with
tho Nurses Settlement
This nous" is supported hy public
subscriptions which arc solicited
through VIVA; is known as block day.
ono dav year IS 50; aside fer block
Gay. and envelopes are distributed
throughout tn" city. asking for sub
scripiionS This takes the place Of
tag DAY The house is also sub
sid'2od hy the c!cy TO a small amount.
and private donations viii he re-
C,ivcd ~ any time one OF the most
interesting means OF supper. is rc-
ccivcd from tho profits OF tho Dona-
ton shop. which was started about
two years ago. Used articles ar,
shop. and sold at = moderate price.
The income from this shop goes to
support tn. house
House .Attrurti,cIy Furnished
The house Itself is most attractivc-
~ furnished. : number Of rooms
arc sct aside for club rooms, and
these are furnished comfortably. and
have a homelilc atmoSnhcre \ few
good prints hang on The walls and
flowers arc In abundance everywhere
The diuiua-room and kitchen arc In
Keeping wi.h tho other rooms Due
TO The lack OF tuads tho house is
not vet model, bu, g., has character. is
bright and cheerful and scrupulous-
~ clean. In time Il will be a model
house as we'll.
ono of tho most Interesting ;ha les
OF this work is the Womau's Lea quo.
This is open To any woman in tho
ncighborhood The object Of this
league Is TO strengthen the social
and Intellectual lie Of the members
ard TO got a better understanding, Of
al ne!chhorhood conditions" II
meets once a week.
The program planned FOR this year
l. Il splendid ono. Prominent mon
and women ~ Richmond Will speak
on It variety Of subjects There viii
also he = number Of attractive
parties and stunts.
I'm addition to tho Womau's League
there are classes for women and
girls i'm sewing. cooking. Knitting
crochcting folk dances ana gym
U"siUm. There are also dramuti,
clubs
'rhc work among tho boys is much
newer than that with the girls and
women i'or that reason i, has no,
he"u developed a. we'll. II Offers a
wona"rfnl uDp.Itwitity 20 those who
're Interested II. ;his work. for the
work cannot grow without sponsors
and hackers, and these are vitauy
needed now. The ,uows IN which tho
boys clubs meet and the gymnasium
arc located IN q building which !.
- n"nor!u! given by Mrs r y carr.
in memory OF h.r son. George i
Cary who was lost In tn, Wurl,
War The gymnasium is fairly large
ana 1t on" end Is stare. which i.
used for plays aud stunts
Instructors in Boys Work.
Sack ot The stage arc tile SHOW
orS. and tn" dresSiug-roomS an,
,osE"r rDouIs are on the second tioor
Shove the gymnasium are uumbc
OF rooms wai'h are used for the Va
l.ous BOYS clubs. At present thor
arc 'wu Instructors I'M the boys
work These are James y Tucke
and Nj. Anderson who Is I'm charE
OF the gym classes In addition 4,
the gym CLASSES woodwork is taugh,