1896 Water closets and a new heating apparatus are provided. An elaborate four-division parade is held to celebrate the Home's Golden Jubilee. 1913 Parents are restricted to one visit per month to minimize disruption of routine. Teaching of German is discontinued in Home. Name on documents is changed to General Protestant Orphan Society.
Children hike or attend picture shows on weekends.
Cornerstone is laid at Beech Grove site in Mt. Washington on October 16. Centennial Celebration is held. August 15 is moving day to new home. Ohio State Welfare Department awards Certificate of Approval. 1954 Constitution is amended to permit admittance of children who require the assistance of the Home, as well as orphans and half-orphans.