Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-01-22
NO. 10.

ditioni" This is to be 9 Home in truth; the child
s to learn to cook, sew, wash, knit and acquire all
the accomplishments Of capable, likely wo-
man. The matron IS the mother. When this
school is full we shall appeal to the people to put
up another, and when that is full then smother
still. Will it be done Yes, 1t uiH be done! All
parts of the State will do their duty in the matter,
we shall ask the Legislature to give US something;
the Governor has said "cut down the expend-
tures, but he has not said 'cut down one for the
| Industrial School," We are not running this
school on our own account; we are doing 1t for
the children Of the State-the wards of the men,
filthy, unsightly and wickedly inclined, but yet
who are immortal beings. Judge Kingsbury paid
high and fitting tribute to Ex-Gov. Perham, who,
from the beginning, has thrown his whole kind
| heart Into the work of establishing this school
and who has done more than any one-aye, more
than all Of us, towards making the enterprise
success. Judge Kingsbury's remarks were ear
nest, impressive and very acceptable to all.
REV. MISS HAINEs.
Rev. Miss Haines, pastor of the Universalist 30.
eiety in Hallowe, responded to an invitation to
speak. She said it was an inexpressible pleasure
to be present OH such occasion; the institution
dedicated is to be an asylum for those little waits
on the sea of life, tossed toward the breakers Of dcs
truction. She related the impressive story Of the
| artist who painted the child and Afterwards the
| man-as personiicatiOns of innocence and wicked
ness Innocence, said Miss Haines, stands ct one
end of life and oftentimes guilt at the other; this
institution comes in to avert the latter. She styled
name of home. This home is not the work of .
class, but Of men and women, working together 70
common good God would have US so work, for
we are all one in Jesus Christ. All over the world
are snares,-this home is a net from heaven to
catch the weak and helpless. Should il save but
one SOUL its good would be incalcuable but it will
do vastly more, and its influence win ever widen,
extending into eternity. There will rise up many
who will bless the founders Of this Home. How
can we better serve the Lord than by saving the
perishing "Sutfer little children to come unto
me, and forbid them not, for of such is the king
dom of heaven"
Hon. H. n BAKER
Hon. II. X. Baker was called upon, and spoke
briefly Of the generous hearted men in the legisls-
ture of 1874 whose grant of money has put the
school in operation. He hoped and believed the
institution would have full success, and that the
hishest hopes of its founders would be realized.
Judge Baker said he would give way to Rev.
John Allen Of Pennington, who said:
"To all that have heard here to-day l can le-
joicingly say, AMEN.
praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise Him above ye Heavenly Host:
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost"
The President called upon J. X. Osgood Esq of
diner. Mr.. osgood spoke briefly of the great
pleasure he had enjoyed in being present His
heart went out in gratitude to God that there are
such men and women as those who have raised
this fine building. He alluded to kindness as a
reformatory power, saying-"I know well of it."
Senators Emery, Corthell and other members of
the legislature were called for to speak, but they
were detained at Augusta on important Legislative
business.
The Qualtette then finely sang apiece. The ex-
ercises were closed by singing the Do1oloey, and
benediction pronounced by Rev. John Allen.
The large number of persons in attendance then
examined the building, and it was nearly dark be-
fore the last one had departed. The dedication
exercises, which were largely informal were much
enjoyed by all.
The school building is now open to receive
scholars.