Evening journal., 1890-07-14

Mr. Jackson Is toe prominently known
as having at haart everything which has
4 tendency to advance the interests OF
the city to need any euloQy from me, but
hope the thanks which | so imperfectlv
extend to him viii not lessen the Thought
that not only the Free Baths Association
but the public also appreciates his unself
ish cooperation. This can not be too
greatly acknowledged
II must not, however, omit to say a
word ia regard to the man for whom this
bath-house Is named Great credit Is
due to him for the personal help he has
given, and IL is just recognition OF his
zeal Tor nrst suggesting the project
which vii. be Of SO great beue6t to the
public. He has been indefatigable In his
interest In the plaE and active In sup
port OF 1t. | know that he will receive
this compliment IN the same modest
spirit with which he has labored for the
good cause and | am confident that his
oAe aim has been to promote the work,
and he has lost sight Of individual merit,
and have no doubt that this honor will
not be unappreciated by himself and
friends.
II congratulate myself again that /
am permitted in public, not only for the
association, but also as chief executive
OF the city, 70 make official recognition
Of the pleasure take IN hailing an insti-
tuition which viii work SO much good for
our fellow citizens.
Il accept the gift In the name of the
Free Baths Association for the benefit Of
the entire community. Trusting that
the Raymond bath house may prove a
source Of happiness to those who seek
It's pleasures, now formally declare IL
open Tor use, subject to the rules and
orders Of the directors
The mayors remarks were heard with
great applause and the people seemed
heartily to enter into the spirit OF his
speech
There were loud calls all over the
house for Officer Raymond, and at last
that gentleman appeared and made few
remarks. He said that II was impossible
for him TO express his feelings but added
that he hoped the free baths would glad
den the hearts Of parents whose children
go In bathing
A large number Of people then shouted
for Mr. jackson. He replied by telling
the swimmers under the direction Of
Professor Webster to entertain the peo.
pie. The swimmers were Clarence Lloyd
Frank Ayers and Frank Morris. The
men had an amusing tub race In the
water. Morris was the only contestant
who reached the other side of the pool
and returned without upsetting
After the race had finished Mr.. jackson
told some men to jump In and try the
water. Several of the men removed
their shoes and dlved over and swan
around for some time amusing the spec.
tators with their antics
After the ladies had gone out of the
bath house, the boys who remained ont
side during the opening exercises were
let into the house and Mr.. jackson told
them to 90 overheard and have a swim.
Almost before he was through speaking
100 boys We're undressed and ia the
water They thoroughly enjoyed them
selves and expressed themselves as very
much pleased with the new bathing
house After remaining In the water for
some time they again dressed themselves
and went TO their homes not however.
before some If them went to Mr. jackson
and personally thanked him for tie beau.
tiful bathing place he had given them.
The following persons were present at
the opening ceremonies: Judge Ball.
Mayor Harrington, Hon Charles B.
Lore, President Of Council Farra, Henry
9. Robinson, R. r. Robinson, Robert
Taylor, Washington Jones, DR.. L. P.
Bush, A. O. Robinson, George
w. Todd, Rev. w. p. swRrtz. MT.
and Mrs Alfred Gawthrop, ]. Newlin
Gawthrop. Charles Gawthrop. Mrs.
Charles B Lore, Miss Emma Lore. Miss
Howland, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Thompson.
Miss Madge Hilles, DR.. Hannah Thomp-
son, Mrs. Peyton G. West and Miss
Ollie West, Miss Stroud, Mrs.
William Ferris, d. w. TAYLOR.
Rev. Moses Heath, Rev. ]. d. Atkins, |
Rev. " s. Collins, Samuel N. Trump. |
Reginald Trump, Mr.. aud Mrs. John i. |
Hall, Thomas McCorkle, J r. King, 4.
Leslie Carpenter, William Lawton, G.
Elliott c s. Rowland, officer Ray
nond, Ellwood Jackson, Edwin F. Ker-
Ihaw
The directors Of the Free Baths Asso
'iation have appointed John G. jackson
Of the bath-house. Mrs
Jackson will attend to the wants Of the
FATHERS on women's day. Pile drivers
IRE at work driving piles at the south
iide OF Third street bridge to which the
will be moored. The house
will be towed to the bridge as soon az the
Necessary preparations have been made
7 will not be open for bathsrs until it is
afely moored.