Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-21
FROM HIS HAND.
Continued from Fyrst Page.

| OOfsts's~e" JtV"s 0Hoe 10So.
sonaI Character in Conclusion. Allegheny was
the first city to oier 70 my parents s9o their hs
| pitable Republic, q shelter and home. Here
| my brother spent his childhood, and my boy
hood, and the tender associations OF early years
must ever therefore cluster round this vicinity:
| no other place upon earth can NIL the position
which Allegheny ever had in their hearts, and
must ever hold in mine. You have been kind,
indeed, to the family Of Scottish emigrants,
who were fortunate enough to find their home
among you. The debt Of gratitude we feel,
and have been SO glad to acknowledge upon
every occasion. can never be htly discharged,
but It is a supreme qualification that you have
permitted at least some proof to be given that
all your kindness was not lavished upon those in
capable Of appreciating It at iss full value. or
who were NOT ever and always deeply grateful
for it. [Applause.]
Appreciated Highly.
You have given another great proof Of your
goodness to us by voluntarily placing our fam
lily name upon this building. This act has
touched me deeply, as it would have touched
those who have passed away, but still rest
among you, for could wish our family
name to be held worthy of lasting remembrance
among you. Surely we must feel from such
mark of your esteem, not that tits deserved,
but that we are bound hereafter to endeavor
to become mofedeserving of such honor. PRO
lOnged applause.1 You have associated our
of the most endurable forms possible, for what
ever the future may have in store for Alleghe-
ny, whatever may rise, whatever may fall, am
persuaded that these buildings will remain for
countless generations to come and grow in their
usefulness with each succeeding generation.
Mayor Pearson, l beg to give you the key,
which places you in possession, and formally to
hand over this structure to be the property of
wishes for their happiness and prosperity go
from the depths of my heart with the gift.
prolonged cheering1
The Mayors Response.
Great cheering followed the close of Mr..
Carnegie's address. Mayor Pearson said:
RESPECTED s1R-As chief magistrate of the
city of Allegheny L accept this key in trust.
and at the same time permit me, sir, to extend
to you the thanks of our grateful citizens for
this grand, beautiful and costly gift. 1t is a
noble gift, monument which will stand for
years after you have passed away. In time, like
all the works built by men, it will decay. But
your name and your generosity will never be
forgotten as long as the records OF the City Of
Allegheny exist. This building is free to all,
and profitable hour will be spent in it, Few
cities can boast such a building given at any
time by the generosity of one man. 1 am no
speaker, and not equal to the occasion.
At this Mr.. Carnegie whispered: eyes,
you are." The words were heard on the
front seats and were applauded. Mr.. Pear
son concluded:
There are men present here who are better
able to speak than am, and will make way
for them. Again, in the name of the city of
Allegheny, thank you.
The two gentlemen retired to their bOx
amid renewed clapping of hands. As Mr..
Carnegie took his seat Mr.. Enoch Pratt
arose from his chair and threw his arms
around him, with evident affection. This
renewed the cheering.
Thanks to the Choir.
Mr.. Carnegie was not done, however. He
arose again and said:
Before quit tonight, permit me to thank
the Mozart Club for its performance this even
ing. 1t has been admirable. There is a nucleus
here of q chorus which, venture to say, Allie
gheny and Pittsburg-perhaps they will be one
soOn-which Western Pennsylvania will be
proud of, and as President of the Oratorio So
ciety of New York, say can conscientiously
congratulate you on your music.
Chairman Scott was again up promptly.
he said: "The President of the United
States will now formally declare this build
ing dedicated to the public. have the ex-
trelne pleasure,ot presenting to you Presi-
dent Harrison"