New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-19
A NEW MA TERNITY BUILDING
OPENING AN ADDITION TO HAHNEMANN
HOSPITAL.
ATTRACTIVE FEATURES OF THE PLACE-THE
DEDICATION CEREMONIES.

ATTRACTIVE FEATURES OF THE PLACE-THE
DEDICATION CEREMONIES
The formal opening of the Maternity Building OF
the Hahnemann Hospital and the dedication Of the
tablet which was erected in tribute TO Dr. Egbert
Guernsey and Mrs. Guernsey. took place last even
ing in the building. Park-ave. and Sxty-seventh-st
The exercises began with the Offering Of prayer by
the Rev. DIR. ID. Parker Morgan. This was followed
by the Liederkranz Quartet. The Rev. DR.. John
Thompson. OF the Madison Avenue Presbyterian
Church. was then introduced He spoke with much
feeling OF the great good which would be accom-
plished by the addition to the main hospital
Gould We but realize" he continued. the countess
streams Of blessing which Will flow down through
the coming years from this fount Of mercy. we
would have feeling OF reverence for the spoi upon
which we stand" Hospitals. it was said had been
closely identified with Christianity since the first
hospital was established In Bethlehem The speaker
related Biblical legend and closed with the quota
ton: 'Inasmuch as we have done 1t unto the least
OF these, My brethren, ye have done 1t unto Me-
The honor OF defeating the tablet was conferred
upon Howard Carroll. who first gave brief his
tory of the hospital and also spoke warmly or the
efforts for success and the devotion to the institu-
ton Of Or. and Mrs. Guernsey. The building was
then opened for inspection by Hiram Calkns. presi-
dent of the Board of Trustees of Hahnemann HOS
pital. over 300 persons were present. many Vi
them being unable TO find places In the nan or !"
the adjoining rooms during the eNe'N'''''
nurses In a body, were seated upon the stairs
leading into the main hall, and formed pic
turesque group In their uniform of blue and white
stripe white apron and cap. The large room at the
left OF the entrance which Will be used as the ch
drens ward, was lavishy decorated with wreaths
and festoons OF red bunting and green leaves
This room was used last evening FOR the SAFE vi d
large number OF beautiful and useful articies'
which included lamp shades. cushions photosiap"
frames centrepieces. silk scars, Fancy aruNle''
china flowers and exquistely dressed dolls Inc
articles were given to and also contributed by the
Ladies' Hahnemann Hospital Association.
The special feature of the sale. and one WIN"
commanded much admiration. was the apro" w
partment The inscription over the booth was 'his'
From the Board OF Lady Managers OF the Wprm
tories were represented. Mrs Ralpn lrauti,'ni''
who IL on the Executive Committee OF the li'.
mann Hospital and who y a most acorv ponrd If
was first vice-president OF the National i'oa'V ~
Lady Managers. and representative rom - 80
city. The aprons were sent to her una, tne hos
ceeds might go toward the ne" WING Oh my ~, NJ
initial Many OF the aprons were exceedingly uiii.!.
one sent by Mira Potter Palmer was OF uei,arc
pink silk. painted with liies oil the Se S Gne lace
The sale continues to-day and tomorrow; tn,
The Maternity Building Is fitted througnout VIII WIZ,
and most OF the private rooms are tuflsheu em
in white. and look most inviting hu aS VI
A room furnished by Mrs Trautman was IN Diue
and white and was sufficiently tempting to MAKE
slight illness desirable White and goid iiihiture'
pictures. cabinets. mlntel scars anu uaS 10y
cries ornaments. "A musical clock and fancy aru--
clos made the room tit for the most exactng, OF
fair women. Another room was beautifully FUR,
nished in yellow by Mrs Nelson Stout Palms ana
pretty chamber lamps made the room ~peca.'y, A.
tractive An attractive pink room was turn'snsn py
Miss Florence Guernsey as a giit from hrs MiiiNr
Naddern Fisk Rooms also furnished by Mrs.
G. V. Powers and by BIoomingdale Brothers