The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-07-25
RELIGION is NEEDED HERE
New Chapel at the Female Reformatory
and Woman's Prison Dedicated.
Wilson Morrow's Reference to the Recent Fires
"A Little More iron" Advised-Re-
marks Made by Governor Chase

The handsome new chapel at the State
Reformatory for Girls was dedicated yes
terday afternoon. A fair number of VS.
itors were present, In spite of the torridity
OF the weather. Miss Kelly. superintend-
emit, had thoughtfully provided iced lem
onade for the guests who appreciated
greatly the hospitabls reception. Promi-
nent among those who were present were
Governor Chase, Mrs. Thomas Hendricks,
Mrs. Charles II. Walker Miss Laura Ream.
Mr. Elder, president, and Mr.. johnson.
secretary of the State Board of Chari-
ties; Rev. Mr.. Hyde and Rev. DR..
Jsnckes. The service opened with the
Methodist Episcopal form, the inmates
chanting the Lords prayer. after an invo-
cation by Mr.. Hyde, and also reciting the
Apostles Greed. The girls sang with great
spirit and with devout appearance. Gov
Chase rsad q portion of Galatians and of
Hebrewe, aud male double quartet as
sisted in the opening exercises.
The first speaker was MIR. Wilson Morrow,
who formerly conducted the religious serv-
ices at the Reform School. His interest in
the institution dates back to the founding
sarah smith. '"a TS1. OF ' insr isae
tion." he said, lis the conception
and inception of women. It's great
idea Is reformation. and when
! look back over the twenty years Of It's
existence L find the idea we'll executed In
travelling on the streets of Indianapolis or
through the State have often met women
who remembered me in connection with
the weekly services, and who would tell
me they are doing we'll and are happy in q
Christian character, which was formed
here'
Speaking of the recent fires from incen-
diary origin within Mr.. Morrow said these
events do not detract from the suocess Of
But | would advise" said he, "a little
more iron In the treatment of the excep-
tional cases" Mr.. Wilson said the Institu-
ton had always been fortunate in the
selection OF its superlntendents.
Governor Chaae's remarks were of q re-
HRious character, suited to the com prehen-
sion of the younger hearers. He related
that when, twenty-five years ago. he heard
young man, in the vIgor of youth, de-
liver his valedictory address. he realized q
to watch that young mans course" said
the Governor, land when, eleven years
after. saw him again. his hair was per-
feetIy gray. 1t had been turned In night.
arose on the lake. A boat was driven upon
the rocks, aud signals of distress were
made. The sailors of the life
saving service quailed like cowards.
DuG this young man braved the angry
waters, and saved tho eight souls in peril.
The hardship and terrors of his experience
aged the color of his hair. This man re-
ceived the thanks and gold medal from
Congress. His name Is DR.. Harteil, and
ever since he has devoted himself to saw
ing the souls of humanity. But there was
ayoung man in ancient times who was still
greater. He was the Son of the King, and
left His home in heaven to save the world"
Governor Chase dwelt effectively at lens 9Th
on the application, and continued:
II do not believe sny man is sinless, but
every one though he err may fight manfully
on for God in the name of Christ We can
not reap figs of thistles, nor escape the
fruits of wrong dong. / would not give q
penny for life unless could do good, for
that is the highest aim of life. and all else
is as nothing. Do, therefore, the good that
Is nearest to you"
Speeches were also made by Mrs. DR.. Gill
bert Rev. DR.. Jenokes, Mr. Elder and Mr..
Inh