Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-11-02

and insists that il shall commence at one
ana proceed as fast as possible in removing
them. In view Of the anarchy prevalent IL
Mexico our government will be prepared I,
protect the Juarcz Government and finally
establish it. In consideration Of this, lowei
California and the Northern port Of Sonor,
and chihuahua are to he ecded to the United
States"
Dedication OF the Home for Destitute
fhiir.
The project Of an institution for the shcI
ter, care and schooling of the homclcs,
little ones among us, or those whose home.
are worse than none. originating in the
gentle heart and earnest spirl; OF an osti-
mable lady Of Burlington, took practical
shape but little over year ago. 1t started
then in little house on College Hill, with
two little girls. under the charge Of a kind
matron. Shortly after it was Incorporated
by the Legislature, and growing steadily in
the interest Of the oharitably disposed, and
in means of usefulness, was enabled not long
since to secure permanent location in the
"Marine Hospital" on the Southern out
skirts Of our city. This structure, built BY
the government, at cost Of $40 900, the
managers Of the Home secured a. a low
price. They have obtained the funds to pay
for 1t, this year, in our community and are
raising by contribution, with fair prospect
oi success, the money for a permanent en-
dowmeut, which shall place it beyond the
fear Of want Fourteen children now enjoy
its kindly care, in building excellently
acapted to its purpose and capable Of accom-
mO5sting thrice that numbe-, in a location
sufficiently retired and sufficiently accessible,
with ample grounds and beautiful outlook
upon the Lake and Islands.
The building was formally dedicated to its
noble purpose on Sunday at p. VI. Its
friends gathered IN numbers sufficient to
ell one Of the larger wards. 1t was intend
Cd that all the pastors Of the place should
join ID the exercises. but several of them
happened to be absent from town.
The services were opened by Prof. NJ. II.
BUcKHAN, who said, We are now assembled
to take formal possession of this building,
which having served one noble purpose, is
hereafter TO serve another, as Home for
destitute children. We have selected the
Sabbath day and have arranged these relig-
ious exercises, IN order that the institution
may be associated irOm ITS outset in its per-
manent location. with Religion, and be re-
eognised by all as a Cirsiian enterprise.
The Divine blessing was next invoked by
Rev. 5. NJ. Whiting, of Colchester, followed
by selections of Scripture, by Prof Buekham.
The following original Hymn, written for
the occasion, was then sung, the whole as
semblage joining.
Great God. to Thee We offer now
This place 10 consecrste and bless,
For Thou art helper Of the poor
And Father Of the fatherless.
From lowly homes Of want and pain.
From haun;s Of vretcheiness and sin,
From every lone and lost estate,
Oh, brIng the little children in
Ger all the house from morn till night,
o, let Thy loving presence rest,
Let common task and daily toll
Re done in Thy dear name and blest.
p,,. r,o.s ~, ou .L5s ,,ra,e b.s.ov
That. taught and nurtured in Thy love,
Each orphaned one We cherish here
May iud a Fathers 2 above.
Remarks were then made by Rev. Z. Mix,
who discussed the necessity for such an In
stitution as this and the sources Of the need,
in the vice, crime, destitutiOn, disease and
death Of parents, and urged bis hearers to
consecrate themselves more earnestly to the
work of rcscuins the fallen and caring for
the poor and homeless.
Rev. I. \. Hopkins next offered prayer.
Rev. Mr. Whiting, in some brief remarks
urged the duty Of acting from Christian
priHoPles as well as from humane impulse.
in such charitable endeevors.
The hymn "Gather them in was then
sung by the children Of the Home.
The closing prayer was made by Rev. Mr..
Douglass, missionary to India, and the
proceedings ended with the Bencdiction by
Rev. Mr.. Hopkins.
The exereis,s were simple, appropriate
and interesting. We doubt not that the
institution thus inaugurated, and signally
favored thus far, will continue to prosper.
The house Of Frederick Hall, Of Milton,
was burned on tie afternoon of October %,
No insurance.
The dedication of the Soldiers Monument
in Derby, was postponed to the 3lst, in
order to perfect the arrangements Gen. =.
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