The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-13
HOME OF THE PRINTERS.
TIE CHlLDs-DREXEL BUILDING
DEDICATED.

o.oroe w. Childs One of the Partici-
.,ts in the Ceremonies-A Big Dele
o+ion of Printers on nHsnd-Colorado
snrings Makes a Gala Day of the
Occasion.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Col, May 49,
This was gala day for Colorado Springs
md the occasion is the most notable In the
history of the city. To-day the Childs-
navel national home for printers was ded-
i..tod 1t being also the 63d anniversary of
.ba birth of George w. Childs, one of the
na,rona Of the home. The noted philan-
tbronhist and his party arrived yesterday
ofternoon and was handsomely received
hv the citizens, and to-day he was in
receipt of many congratulations upon
,Se events of the day. Besides
,bs marty of Mr. Chids, the city has as its
,,rests over 600 members of the National
Editorial Association, who are on their way
~ their national convention at San Fran
cisco Among the party which arrived
Sara Yesterday in three special trains over
the santa Fe road are w. s. Cappeller,
rTesident of the national association, and
many other well-known editors, who are
present in honor of the event.
THE PARADE.
Il is estimated that during the hour Of
tbe Darade over 10, 600 people were upon the
streets to witness the handsome display
made by the military orders, civic societies
and printers unions. The home is the only
institution of the kind in the world.
At 1880 o'clock this morning a
snecial train arrived from Dem
yer bearing Gov. Routt. his staff. the
light artillery and 500 printers and their
friends. Immediately upon the arrival OF
the train a grand parade was formed at the
Rio Graude depot, from where it marched
through the principal streets and then to
the home which is situated about a mile
from the center OF the town. The city was
handsomely decorated.
THE CEREMONIES.
On arriving at the beautiful structure 1t
was concluded on account of the immense
multitude gathered to hold the ceremonies
out of doors. After brief prayer by Rev.
James r. Gregg, who invoked the blessing
Of the Almighty upon the institution, Gov.
Routt was introduced and welcomed the
visitors in behalf of Colorado. Mayor
Sprague of Colorado Springs then welcomed
the visitors to the city. A slight intermis-
sion in the speaking was then had while
selections of music were rendered by a
local quartet.
James McKenns, vice president of the
luJeTudblOuhl 1ypORIdpuACdk Oh1Oht Io'
ferred Ia appropriate terms TO the mayors
welcome, thanking Messrs. Childs aud
Drexel, and all those who contributed to
build the home,
The event Of the day was short address
made by George w. Childs. When be
made his appearance on the speaker stand il
was some time before he was able to pro-
ceed because of the deafening cheering and
hearty welcome extended to him.
As Mr.. Childs concluded he was roundly
spplauded.
a HISTORY OF THE HOME.
August Donath of Washington, D, c.,
followed Mr.. Childs with short history Of
the Childs-Drexel home
Senator j. H. Gallinger ofkNew Hamp-
shire then followed, delivering the oration
Of the day.
President W S. Cappeller of the National
Editorial Association. responded gracefully
TO an invitation to address the multitude,
his remarks were we'll chosen, and of the
succlnct editorial fitness which is always
appreciated by diligent listeners. In the
absence Of Z. II. Mundav, who was de-
a talned by sickness in Philadelphia O poem
from his pen WAS read by Lon Hartigan of
q Creede.
The venerable Bishop McLaren Of Chica-
Co. an old time friend Of Mr.. Childs, re-.
Sponded to an invitation to speak, and
made some pleasing remarks.
rev. A. R. Kieffer closed the ceremonies
with benediction.