The morning call., 1892-09-15
THE Finch ORPHANAGE.
Dedication of a New Wing
by Bishop Vincent.
ROOM FOR THE PARENTLESS.
Eloquent Addresses by the Bishop and Dr.
Hurlbut Of New York-Philanthropy
Test of Mans Christianity.

A large company gathered at the Fred
Finch 0rphanage near Frnitvale yesterday
afternoon to witness the dedication OF the
new front wing Of the building.
Among those present were: Bishop VIM
cent. Rev. DR.. Hurlbut of New York,
Rev. DIR. Rirst, Rev. DR.. Ollie. Rev. DR..
Boyard. Rev. Thomas Filben, San Fran
cisco: Rev. DR.. Bentley, Rev. Or. Hea-
cock, Rev. DR.. Archibald, Rev. Il. L.
bennett. Oakland; Rev. DR.. Dennett. Hoi-
lister; Rev. DR.. Holbrook. Sioux City; Rev.
L. Z. Walker. Linden; /. j. Truman. Rob-
ert McElroy, c. b. Perkins. L. A. GirVln
and A. T. Taylor, San Francisco.
Many ladies also graced the occasion with
their presence.
The ceremony was opened with an ad-
dress by DR.. Hurlbut.
EVERY building" he said, needs TO have
a good foundation. The foundation OF
building like this Is not visible TO the
naked eye; 1t has its true foundation in the
religion OF Jesus Christ.
"If there was no such thing as Christian
ity in the world there would be no such
thing as an Orphanage
christianity lifts up society. 1t creates
Christian nations and Christian communl-
ties. SO ! rejoice in these things
81 believe your labor5 will not be IN vain,
but that all you do shall blossom out in
abundant glory to Christ"
l. j. Truman, treasurer. gave statement
of the finances. The orphanage was started
in January this year. There had been COL
lected for current expenses, S4069 y; paid
out, $3.50 80; on hand, S61S 81.
The old building having been found too
sman, the front wing. 40x40. three stories
high, had been built at cost of $4,000, and
there was further expense for furnishing
To IL
been collected
They we're over $1,000 short, but at the
Pacific Grove on Sunday S225 had been con-
tributed.
People had sent donations from Ohio.
San Diego and Oregon, showing the wide
spread interest taken in the Institution.
Bishop Vincent then delivered power
full address. He spoke OF the reflex influ-
ence Oh people who supported such insttu-
tions. 1t was a test of Christian character.
christianity" he said, sis not a question
Of creeds One may be as orthodox as the
devil himself but be no Christian at all.
The heart must be controlled by the ideas
and the ideas lived up to.
There are great many people who sub
stitute theory for character. Christianity
does not conform TO outward forms OF wor-
ship.
Christianity. How may | know | am
Christian? BY visiting the fatherless and
afflicted; by keeping myself pure and unde-
filed by loving my neighbor as myself.
"What we want to see Is more popular
indignation against public iniquities; to
make better men and women in every phase
Of life; to make this world Gods world.
al glory in this little orphan asylum, a
bright star in Gods constellation on earth"
The Bishop closed by offering the dediea-
tory prayer.
Contributions were then asked toward the
debt on the new wing, and about S275 was
obtained.
Brief addresses were delivered by Rev.
DR.. Hirst, DR.. Bovard, DR.. Ollie and others.
During the addresses the children sang
very sweetly appropriate hymns.
There are thirty-nine children in the
orphanage. The new wing was urgently
needed, aud since its erection has been con-
templaIed about a dozen have been taken
into the Institution.
The building Is IN a charming location
upon rising ground. about two miles from
Fruitvale. The buildings and six acres of
cultivated land were donated by Captain d.
B. Finch.
1t IS under the control Of the Methodist
denomination. but no orphan will be re-
fused admission.
The board Of directors are: DR.. Bentley,
president: Dr.. Ollie, secretary; Dr. Hea-
cock, treasurer; DR.. Kirby. |. j. Truman,
Joseph Forderer and c. B. Perkins. The
superintendent is Henry Griffen.