Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-27


The threatening weather yesterday did not
interfere with the ceremonies in connection
with the dedication OF the new German Orphan
Asylum on Good Hope Hill
Early in the morning the various committees
were at work perfecting the arrangement for
making the afternoon meeting n success. At
IL o'clock committee composed of Messrs. A.
Eberly, Charles Graf, George Breitbarth and
John L. Vogt met the Baltimore delegation.
They came over to represent the General Ger
man Orphan Asylum OF Baltimore. The dele
CATION consisted Of John LORI. president; VIM.
Eckhardt. secretary; Emil Schmitborn, fnan-
cial secretary; George Brunnecke, controller,
and the following directors: c. Shafer, jr.,
Philip Seewald. Henry c. W. Kumlehn, John
Gleichman. Adam Iracont, Henry Shafe-. sr-,
Henry kaibheiscE. Gustav Sigmund, L. Linden
and George Piepenbrinker.
THE VISITORS WELCOMED.
From the Baltimore and Ohio depot the Bal
timoreans were driven in carriages to Fabers
hotel on 9th street, and from there they went
to the asylum and dined with the officers and
directors of the W Arlington Asylum.
President Jacob Jose, in "a short address.
welcomed the visitors to this city. and spoke of
the relations the visitors bore to the
representatives of the asylum, which had Just
finished their new building for the children.
the Baltimore institution responded, thanking
the Washingtonians for their cordial reception
and COMMUNICATING them on the progress they
had made
Secretary Eckhardt concluded with an inv
tatlOn to the Washington directors to visit their
city next year, when they will celebrate the
twenty-ffth anniversary Of their ASYLUM.
Mr. ). Wolf of the home institution and Mr..
Sigmund of the visitors also spoke.
The DEDICATION CEREMONIES.
Three o'clock in the afternoon was the hour
set for the dedication but long before that
hour hundreds of Germans began to assemble
and at the hour designated fully 2, 500 persons
were the grounds and every one de-
lighted with the new home for the orphans.
The building decorated with flags and
flowers and large wreaths of evergreen were
suspended from the walls. The building had
been open for inspection ali the afternoon. but
at o'clock the visitors were all invited outside
and the front door was locked.
THE MARCH FROM THE OLD BrILDIyG.
Prof DoncL's band was on hand and sud
denly the sound OF music attracted attention to
the old building Tho band was playing a
march and made It's appearance from
around the corner OF the building. The pro-
ccssion was formed in the rear OF the old home.
The officers and directors of the institution
came first behind the band. They were: Jacob
Jose. president: Chas. Graft. vice president;
Renhold SPringsSUth, secretars; john l.. Vogt.
treasurer; j. J. Appich, A. Eberly, l.. ke:tler,
ChaS. Mades. J. Walter. VI. D.. Geo. Breitbarth,
&. Heurich. VIM. kettlCr. Chr RUPERT. John
L. Weyss. G. A. DIdden, j. karr. W. Koch
Geo j. Seuf1erle and = Wolf. directors; and T.
Sprin-sSath. delegate from the Washington
ScheutZen Verein; Geo. J. Besslcr. Butchers
Benevolent ASSOCIATION, and Charles u. RozIer,
Germania MRnnerchor.
Following them came the orphans. They
were iOrty-One II number and all ages, from
-four TO eighteen years. The little ones were
n n n he
festivities much their friends who had
come 10 honor and assist them. The process
sion was ended By the ladies, officers and
those on committees. Among them were Off
GERS OF the ladies societies. follows: Ladies'
Aid SOclety-IrS. II. Thalburg. president:
Mrs. VI. BGtcher. secretary. Ladies' Sewing
SOclety-Mrs. L. P,esche. president; Mrs. Il.
Caron. secretary. and Il. Botsch. delegate of
the first mentioned society, and Mrs. Z.
Pesche OF the Sewing Society.
PRESENTING THE KEYS.
When the procession reached the door Mr..
George j. Seufferle, chairman of the building
committee, with q few fitting remarks, pre-
sented the keys 70 the president. Jacob Jose,
who turned them over to the superintendent,
Mr. OOermyer. The procession then entered
the main assembly room, which had been
ranged with flags and flowers to accommodate
the visitors. but.as 1t was entirely too small the
ceremonies were conducted outside the build
ing. At the conclusion of the celebration
march by Donchs orchestra President Jose
stepped forward and called the essembage to
order. He then made an address OF welcome.
Mr.. Frank Claudy recIted an original poem,
which brought forth applause from the Ger
mans, none but the German-speaking peo-
pie could understand It,
Miss Clara Brandt. the eldest orphan in the
asylum. received "a large American flag and also
one representing the native country OF most of
those present. The flags we've presented by the
Ladies Aid Society and Nix. +. Rch. Follow
Att mid
the playing and singing of the star Spanged
Banner by the various German musical socie-
ties and the audience.
Part two Of the program was concluded with
an Grafton by Mr.. Hugo kuerschner, who
loudly applauded.
HON. SIMON VOLTS GRAFTON
'Das DeGtsche Lied" rendered in Ger
mann by the Sangerbuud, Maennerchor
Arion and the audience. after which the Hon.
Simon Wolf delivered Grafton. lie made a
characteristic speech. chiefly for the benefit of
the inmates of the institution. and he called
upon those assembled to be liberal IN Their
contributions. Although" he said. we NAV
BE- charged with 1000 faIIInSs. II cannot be said
thai IN this noblest of all charities we have bee
derellct- The Commissioners of the District
one of whom Is with today, have always as
sisted Us N our undertakings. and today We are
here TO show our appreciation OF what they
anu others have done for us. 1t Is beyond
question the easiest thing IN the world to erect
monument. but II Is another thing 10 main
tain and pgrpetuate it. In the past we have
accomplished great deal. and hope that III
the future the good WORK viii be continued.
AL 1 ask of you now Is to assist il this noble
charity and let this days gathering be only
slight Indication OF what We will do III the
future.
You must stand by the orphans, and when
they leave this institution you axe not relieved
OF the great responsibility. You must still look
after them, Tor many OF them viii. no doubt.
60 forth teachers and IL the future will have to
look after the training of your children. Let
Us give literally to the cause and the world
Will say with one voice. We well Gld sor "
Mr. Volts speech was loudly applauded and
the baskets passed through the audience were
well flled.
When the little children appeared and re-
peated prayer not a sound eXccp: their voices
could be heard, and tears were brought to the
eyes OF many vi the kInd-hear people
COMMISSIONERS ROSS TALKS.
Commissioner Ross was next intr oduced He
said that he could not add TO what the Hon =
Wolf had already said. lie compllmeuted the
Germans on the success they had made and OK
pressed surprise 70 sec such IL magnificent
structure OF the mills Of Anacostia. Il esteem
IL an honor TO be here today said the Com
missioner, land see mach enthusiasm about
such a noble and worthy charity. THIS mon
ument erected ON this hill Is an enduring one
aud one OF which the citizens of the DIstrIc,
should feel proud"