Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-25

The directors of this institution congratu-
late themselves that the asylum was constructed
in the country and not in the city. as the
health Of the children was the first considera-
ton. IL was thought by some persons inter-
ested that the new building should have been
erected inside the city limits, where it would
have been easy Of access, but, as the country
location was deemed to be far the healthiest,
10 was finally decided to erect il upon the site
where II now stands.
The old building was entirely too small for
Its purposes, its capacity being only about
forty. When il had been decided TO erect a new
building, and the necessary funds were avail
able. the matter was placed in the hands of Mr.
c. A Didden the architect. and he soon had
plans drawn for the new buildings. His design
was entirely satisfactory TO the directors aud
others interested. and in March the corner
stone was laid. The building is constructed Of
brick and stone and is situated less than one
mile east Of Anacostia. The structure, which
Is two stories high, with pitched slate roof
and basement, rests ON high plateau facing
the city and Is surrounded with trees and
shrubbery.
The stairways are freproof. so that this,
taken together with the height of the build
ing. made 1t unnecessary, SO the architect
thought, TO construct fire escapes on the out
side Of the building. The building is heated
by the hOt-water process and has all other
bath rooms, &c.
In the basement is situated the laundry,
which has all the necessary appliances for
cleansing the chi.dren's clothing. The heating
apparatus and fuel room are also on this floor.
rs is also large play room for the male inmates
OF the institution. This room is intended for
the use Of the boys during bad and cold weather
when the outside play grounds cannot be used
On the main floor Is the assembly room,
which is also used for school purposes a room
for the directors and the library. The pantry,
dining room. kitchen and rooms for the super
intendent are also situated on this floor
On the second floor two large dormi-
tories, one for boys and one for girls Each
has q smaller room adjoining, which is
intended for use In of sickness or any
other emergency. The matron's room is near
the children's sleeping rooms, and lockers for
the clothing are on the same floor under her
charge. There are also wash rooms and closets
on this floor.
In the loft are three large tanks that are to
De kept hlled with water from artesian well,
the water being forced up by wind power.
Tne sunny sides OF the building, the west and
south, are provided.both on the first and second
stories, with wide porches running the entire
length and width of the building
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
The officers and directors Of the asylum are
% follows: Jacob Jose, president; Charles
Gran, vice president; Reinhold Springsguth
secretary, and John L. yogt, treasurer. Di-
rsctors-J. J. Appich, George Breitbarth. C. A.
Didden. A. Eberly, l. kettler. Charles Mades
]. Walter, NJ D., Q. Heurich, VIM. Kettler Chr
Rupert John E Weyss, j. Karr W. Koch
George j. Seuferle and y. Wolf Delegates
r Springsguth, Washington Scheutzen Verein
George J. Bessler, Butchers Benevolent Asso-
citation; Charles q. 10 gier, GermAnia Maenner
Choir; Mrs. K Bosch, Ladies Aid Society
Mrs. L. Poesche, president Of the Ladies Sew
Inc Society.
Ladies' Aid Society - Mrs NJ. Thalburg
president, and Mrs. NJ. Boetcher, secretary.
Ladies' Sewing Society-Mrs. Z. Poesche
president; Mrs b. Caron, secretary; Charlie,
Obermeyer, superintendent, and Mrs r ODER
meyer, matron-
a committee Of Baltimoreans, representa-,
the German Orphan Asylum In that CITY, viii
reach here tomorrow morning and will be me
q the depot by Go committee composed o.
Hessrh A Eberiy, Charles Graf, George Brett
barth and John L vogS
Conveyancss will be in waiting at the Nav,
Yard bridge to convey passengers to the new
asylum in time for the dedication services.