Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-31
HOME FOR THE AGED
Opening of the First Cottage of the
Lutheran Institution.
The Generous Gift Of Mrs. Utermehle
Institution is Founded.

Tomorrow viii be day Of great lmpor-
lance in the history of a recently-organized
institution which is under the care of the
Lutheran Church of this country. 1t is
known under the corporate name of The
National Lutheran Home for the Aged, and
is located at Montello, within a short dis
lance of Winthrop Heights, the second sta
ton from this city on the main, or Wash
ington, branch of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad. The house, which has just been
completed by the trustees of the home,
stands on elevated site. and is surround
ed by tract of about thirty acres, the gift
Of Mrs. Sarah Utermehle of this city. The
generous intentions of Mrs. Utermehle were
made known some three years ago. and in
the latter part of last year an incorpora-
ton was formed, with Rev. William Z.
Parson, pastor of the Church of the Refor-
nation Of this city, president, a. F. Fox,
as treasurer Isaac c. Slater secretary
board of trustees. the above officers and
Geo. Ryneal, jr.; P, V. De Graw, John c.
Hesse, Rev. S. Domer, d. D., Of this city,
Rev. Chas. S. Albert. DID. of Baltimore:
Rev. J. G. Goettman, DID,. of Allegheny.
Pa; D. X. Ramey, Altoona, Pa, and Fred
erick p. Stien of Baltimore.
Last summer the erection of a cottage
was begun, and the formal opening Of this
building will be celebrated tomorrow.
Special exercises will be held at 2:30. DIR.
j. g. Morris of Baltimore, DIR. L. e. Albert
of Philadelphia and DR. S. B. Barnitz of
Des Moines, Iowa, and other ministers from
Baltimore, Philadelphia and elsewhere will
take part. The cottage plan for the home
has been adopted by the trustees, so that
instead OF one large central building it is
proposed to erect group of cottages, thus
maintaining more properly the features of
home life IN the institution. In the course
OF time central building may be desirable
Tor common meeting point.
Exercises Tomorrow.
This first cottage, where the exercises
VIII be held tomorrow afternoon. has been
furnished but many small articles are yet
lacking. 1t is desired that the friends who
make their first visit to the home tomorrow
Will bring donation of glass, household
linen, crockery. kitchen utensils or dining
room ware. Offerings OF money and books
may De made to any one of the board of
lady managers. Refreshments Will be sery-
eu, the proceeds to be devoted to the home
Inc details for getting the home in read-
s,tI1s, ior the reception of inmates have not
iully been decided upon. A number of APP
pnGations have already been received
me nome VIII be open all day tomorrow
ana also ON Saturday for contributions and
VISITORS; The invitations have been sent
our on behaf of the board of trustees by a
committee consisting of w. E. Parson. N
W. HANNA and A. F. Fox The board ~
laGy managers consists of the following:
I, -. y iheiiild' president; Mrs. w.
T.. Parson. vice president; Mrs A. s. John
son, treasurer; Mrs J. A Sutherland. sec
rotary; Mrs. DR. Domer, Mrs. DR.. Kuhns
Mrs, W. II. Gotwald. Mrs. A H Hornrig-
haus, Mrs. g. II. Slaybaugh, Mrs w F
Slater, Mrs. P. T. Dodge, Mrs w II. Ray-
~ Mrs: j. A. Swope. Mrs. A. F. Fox, Mrs
l. {. Slater. Mrs. NJ. Woodwork, Mrs. F.
W. Leonhardt. Mrs. Jos. Sheetz and Mrs.
DR.. Leroy NJ. Taylor
The constitution of the home as prepared
by the board. has been approved by the
convention Of the Evangelical Lutheran
church. The home is not to be administer
ed selhshly, but preference is to be given
to those who found and foster it II is a
home for aged ueonle