The morning call., 1893-08-21

those to whom had been intrusted the
work of arranging for the dedication of
the preliminary work bad been at work
and nothing within their power to make
the occasion success had been left un-
done or had been in any way neglected
Henri Wigger, John D. STANCE. Albert
Victors, Charles Bundschu, Fl. Bendel.
Theodore Kirchhof, Otto Mueser, l..
Oesterreicher. DR.. II. Muhl, Albert Kay
ser. E. koemer and Fred Dohrmann.
Those present numbered several
hundred and included some of the best
people OF the German section of the local
population. Young and old alike had
turned out to see the beginning Of the CON-
pletion of the work which has been talked
about so much and which is to stand as a
crowning monument Of the charity of that
people.
At one corner of the building platform
had been erected for the accommodation
of the committee I'd the speakers, and as
early as O'Clock in the afternoon the ex-
ercises were promptly begun. Won der
Mehden's orchestra was there to assist in
the musical portion of the programme,
and for nearly an hour they entertained
those who had gathered to witness the
ceremonies.
When the music had died away F. II.
RoSen baum, president OF the association,
made the opening address. He referred at
some length TO the history OF the move
meDt which had eliminated in the erection
of the home. and congratulated those who
had labored with him to make ii a success
To-day" he said, 1--WE are assembled to
dedicate the work which is now well un-
deIway. Here where we now stand you
can already see the first outlines of build
ing which will be for many years to come
a harbOr Of refuge for those OF our people
who, grown old and weary of the world's
cares and strlfes. may turn for that COM
fort which their declining years demand,
In this splendid home which is now being
erected the hand OF want can never be out
stretched. Men and women alike will find
a welcome. and to you who have so splen-
didly aided In this work of love and char
itv | wish to extend the thanks of the asso-
ciatiOn."
Following the president the combined
singing societies of San Francisci, Oak
land and Alameda sang the Singers
Prayer" their voices swelling into one
grand chorus that held the audience in
ra pt attentiP.
President Rosenbaum then introduced
the German Consul General, A. Rosenthal.
who smoke at some length and In an earn
est and forcible manner.
wherever the German race is found, 4"
said he. "they have left their imprint upon
the civilization of the world. In literature
in art, in statecraft and last but not lea SC
In charity they have set for the world an
example which has been admired and re-
sDected by all the world. AS a people
they have never turned u deaf ear 10 the
prayers OF the poor and needy and in every
community where they are found upon the
face OF the earth to-day the substantial
| tokens of their kindness are seen. No
better representatives OF the great German
race can be found to-day than those who
have seen flt to cast their lot on the golden
shores of the Pacific. The same spirit OF
enterprise that caused them to venture
into new and untried field has made
them prosperous and happy. AS an
evidence OF this spirit there can
no better plification than this mag
Dihcent building which you have here now
underway. In brick and stone that years
will look down upon you have reared a
monument that will be lesson to your
children's children. Generations to come
will bless you for this work you have
done, and there may be among US to-day
those who will have cause To feel the
warmest gratitude for shelter in the age
which comes in spite of health and plenty.
10 your president you owe much OF graft
tude. For the accom- rlishment OF this
splendid charity ne has labored hard and
persisientiy, and now that his task is
nearly completed he may we'll feel proud
OF his achievement. Those who have
stood by him as directors throughout it all
deserve also tie kindest words. and they
can 60 from here to-day conscious OF hav-
ing done more than we'll"
Albert Rau sang "The Watch on the
hhine," and Miss Elizabeth Dittmar read