The morning call., 1892-05-22

towns to join them In their tour of inspec-
tion through the buildings.
They found the buildings to be admirably
located. and the dormitories and everything
connected with the Orphanage to be in first
class condition. The buildings and the %
acres of land surrounding them were the
gift of q. ". Gibbs of this city. When the
ladies connected with the institution were
showing the visitors through it they blessed
Mr. Gibbs charity with all their hearts. but
frequently, when directing attention to
something that they thought might be inn
proved upon, they would exclaim I'VE
are very poor yet Wouldn't it be a bless
ing to the poor orphans il they had few
more friends ike Mr.. Gibbs We depend
on the States allowance TO feed the chill
dren, but on chaTitably inclined individuals
and church societies to clothe them"
After the visitors had thoroughly in
spected the buildings and grounds they
we're invited to paTtake OF delicious re-
past, which was served in an open tent
pitched in the midst OF several gigantic
oaks. Everybody was hungry, aud it is
needless t. say ate with the yoraclty Of
picnickeTs.
At o'clock the visitors entered the pretty
chapel in the main building, where the ded-
icatiOn services were conducted by the
Right RavW. f. Nichols, Fourteen choris-
ters OF the orphanage opened the ceTemo-
MES with a hymn. The usual evening SER
vices of the Episcopal church were then
gone through with, except that special
prayer Of dedication was read by Bishop
Nichols, naming the chapel St. Andrews.
He then addressed the audience, prRisiag
the work Of caring for the orphans; said
that the church and State 60 as far as pos
sibe to provide for those who are left
fatheTless or motherlcss. He said the
church provides not only personal care but
religious teaching, and that In her integrity
and tie carrying out Of the idea every
result. BE referred to DR.. and Mrs.
A. L. Brewer, Mrs. II. r. Judah, the
superintendent, r. f. lie Warne and Mrs
lie Warne, the matTOn, and said that when
they lock back over their work they can feel
that there is such privilege as carrying
the cross OF the institution. He referred
particularly to the assiduOus care and true
interest Mrs lie NaTne takes in shaping
the lives of the children, who will become
happy forces and factors in the life to which
God may call them. A high tribute was
paid to GsOrge w. Gibbs, aud the Bishop
said he was one Of the few men OF means
who wishes TO see the present generation
enjoy the benefits Of his charitable inclina-
tiOns.
Drs. Brewer and Knowlton made short
addresses in which they praised the work
already done, and urged every one to de-
vote any charity toward maintaining the
institution.
The orphanage was started in November,
1886. 1t grew rapidly. and the directors OF
its affairs saw that they not only were in
need Of more cOmmOdiOus buildings, but
grounds to be cultivated. They sent all
qhe little girls to San Francisco. and formed
the Kip Orphanage, and both thrlved. At
present 127 bows and babies are being cared
for in the new quarters. and a better fed or
more healthy-looking lot OF children can
not be found.
The directors Of the orDhanage are: g.
w. Gibbs, l.. Wadham. }. f. FOulds, Mrs
II. Is. Williams, Mrs. j. de la MOntanya,
Mrs. d. F. Dodge, Mrs. NJ. c. Martin and
Mrs NJ. G.. Hill Of this city, Mrs. a. l..
Brewer and Mrs. H. X. judah OF San Mateo
aud Mrs. p. 4. lier Of Baden.