The state herald., 1892-05-20
PRINTERS HOME DEDICATED.
The Bssutiiui stfGoiGSs Dedicated with
Imposing Ceremonies.

Thursday was great day for Colorado.
Springs. Tho beautiful. Childs- Drexrl Home for
Sick and aged printers was formally dedicated.
The town was In holiday attire, and within
It's h6spitable precincts 8,ot0 strangers spent
the day. The civic and military dsmonstrs.
tion was etcditable and well managed. The
brilliant uniforms OF the soldiers headed tho
procession, and pilgrimage " hundreds
went from the town to the new Institution.
There the exercises werc simple, but Of an
interesting aud appreciated order. Mr..
Childs talked TO the printers, and the latter's
spokesman had kind works and hearty thanks
for tho publisher. Those who eloquently
raised their voices, including the entire pro-
Erurnme; were! Rev. James B. Gregg Of
Colorado Springs, who offered prayers Gov-
crn0r John Il. Houtt, who welcomed the visi.
tors on behalf Of the state, Mayor ira q.
sprngut; who spoke for the city Of Colorado
Springs; Hon. II. q. Lunt; president of the
Chamber Of Commerce, who represented tho
business community; James McKcnna, first
vice president Of the typographical Union,
who responded to the address Of welcome; {;
Mr.. George W. Childs, Senator J. II. CALM
ger of New Hampshire, W. g. Capeller, presi.
dent Of the National Editorial Association; I;
Bishop McLarcn Of Chicago and Lon Hartlgan
OF Crcede, who read Eugene II. Mundy's
poem.
On pleasant green hill overlooking the
city, about mile and half from Its center,
stands the edihee which has Just entered on
It's career Of usefulness,
Surrounded by spacious grounds, the gift
III Secretary of stGtc Eaton, Senator McGov.
ncy and other citizens Of I'll Paso cotinty, II Is
admirably adapted for the purpose for which
1t Is intended. Opposite the home the speak
crs' stand had been erected; facing the build
Ing. Before i2 O'Clock an immense assem-
bly, had gathered In front OF the home. Its
Interior was sought by many who sought the
windows for reserved seats.
The printers and allied craftsmen were
down In front Of the stand In solid ranks.
They wanted TO sec and hear just what was
transplrlng. They were the men and women
who were chiefly interested In the event, and
they missed nothing The speakers effective
points. md they were many and telling, were
heartily applauded, and Mr.. Chllds received
an ovation which seemed to crafty him sim
ccrcly.
On tile sijcakets' stand. In the front row,
were Governor Routt, In rather serious mood,
and proud that the State OF his adoption
should be honored by philanthropy from sucll
distinguished source; Mr.. Chllds sat next to
him. calm, interested and quick to respond to
generous impulses gf those who paid him
homage; Bishop Mei.arcn, whItc-haircd,
ruddy and strong Of conviction, was close by,
and Senator Gallingcr, wcll.to-do, active and
aggressive, with the air Of n business man sue
cessful In politics, sat next to the hardy
Scotchman.
Mayor Spraguc, President II. G. Lunt Of
the chamber Of commerce, Chairman Of the
Dedication Committee AImison, and Rev.
James b. Gregg formed another interesting
quartctte. Behind these gentlemen were
State and city officials, press representatives
and members Of The governors staff. The
Ladies' Reception Committee were In posses
sion Of the Home and listened TO the exercises
from that point,
All the exercises were full of interest, but
naturally the address Of Mr.. Childs was lis
tened to with the most attention. His rccep-
tion was most enthusiastic.
"1'hrcc cheers for Mr.. Childs," called a
dozen voices. No one was silent. Hats wcrc
lifted and handkcrchicfs waved. The pro-
longcd chorus Of cheers was repeated and
genuine Colorado welcome was extended the
distinguished Philadelphia, who has 20
highly favored this State. Mr.. Childs bowed
his appreciation, and then, standing bare
headed, rcad his address In q low but clear
voice. lie said:
"Gs,fismea ard Ladie:-I am not unnatur-
ally embarrassed In addressing a company Of
such distinguished md diversified reprcscn-
tatlvc character. cannot express the deep
sense Of my appreciation Of the honor such .
reception confcrs upon ME. I AM profoundly
impressed by the too generous welcome Of
the chief magistrate OF this young, wealthy
and vigorous commonwealth, Of the chief
magistrate Of this afilucnt. beautiful city, and
OF the president Of your chamber Of commerce,
who have put aside tie grave affairs Of state
and municipality and the exactions Of busi-
ness, To give greeting to us who have come
from long distances TO assist In the dedication
Of this Home. II was forty-one years ago
that the International Typographical Union
was established by and for the members Of
that honorable craft, whose intelligent minds
and skillful hands have disseminated human
thought throughout the world. The printers
unions have not only spread the light Of edu-
cation and religion over this vast continent; !;
they have given to labor higher dignity,
broader Independence, and all those qualities
which render II Of greatest worth.
"from boyhood have been more or less
intimately associated with the members Of the
printers craft; and knowing II 30 long and
well, l have naturally sympaihixed with II !;
and what little have been able To do to cx.
press my respect, admiration and affection
for II, has honored me more In the doing Of Il
than the craft In the reception Of IT, It's not
the printers who owe me gratitude. The In
| dcbtcdncss Is mine. ! regret that my dear
friend and associate, Mr.. Drcxel, Ia not here
to-day In person to share with me the friend.
ly warmth Of your generous greeting. For
him, who Ia here In spirit with me, whose
sympathy for all that Is good and noble Is 40
great, us well rs for myself, I heartily, earn
csiiy thank you. II Ia not our deserving, hut
your generosity which has made your welcome
No impressive and grateful
II war nearly 3 o'clock before the pro-
gramme was completed. Then thousands Of
| visitors went into the home and Inspected its
handsome nppolntmc nts. Two lcdecrs were
found In the reception room, and by evening
many signatures Of those who were prcscnt at
the exercises had been inscribed. Everybody
wn delighted with the spacious and wcl.ar-
ranged building. II Ia we'll lighted and ycnti.
lated nnd conducive To the comfort Of those
who will spend their declining years within
its hospitablc precincts. In the basement,
where every convenience for tho kitchen and
household work Il found, there VIVA strong
attraction. Tho ladies' Of the reception com
mittcc, assisted by the gentlemen who were
acting In tho same capacity, served lunch
which melted away 20 rapidly that tho excel
ienec Of the provisions could not DO doubted
The morning air had proven to I've great MP