The record-union., 1894-01-29

which invites your presence. 1t is fit
ting that we should celebrate with public
rejoicing the completion of such struc-
ture as this erected for so noble pur-
pose.
I'VE are here, not simply to commlngle
our rejOicings upon the completion OF
this enterprise. We are here to dedicate,
set apart and consecrate this school build
ing to as noble a pupose as can engage the
attention of any community. We are
here to devote it. with rejoicings for the
present, and prayers for the future pros
perlty OF the great interests it is intended
to subserve. We are here to consecrate
1t to the upbuilding of the lives and char
acters of the dear children that year by
year shall assemble within these sacred
walls.
I'VE dedicate this building then to in
telllgence, the basis of all true prosperity
and progress. May the Omniscient God
bless and prosper the holy influences
telllgence among the people of this COM
munlty-which shall make them still
more happy and prosperous people.
I'VE dedicate this building to virtue
the source of all true happiness and the
offspring of that intelligence of which it is
intended to be nursery. May the God
OF Virtue guard and guide teachers and
cuted.
"Wededicateth this building to our beloved
commonwealth-the brightest star in the
grand galaxy which constitutes this great
and happy nation. May teachers and
taught alike learn to appreciate and love
the wonderful privileges and the grand
opportunities here spread out before
them.
"We dedicate this building to the ma
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prosperous nation upon the face of the
globe-the land of free homes, of free
schools, OF free peoples. May the God of
freedom long preserve it as one of the
mum ple means for the perpetuation of the
blessings of freedom to your children
and your children's children.
I'VE dedicate this building to liberty,
whose blessings we so abundantly enjoy,
and whose benign influences have made
this people as city set upon hill to all
the nations of the earth. May the God of
Liberty -sanctify the labors of all in the
furtherance of that intelligence which
constitutes the chief bulWark of the
liberties of this people,
FINALLY, we dedicate this building to
Almighty God, from whom all blessings
flow. Here may your dear children be
taught reverence for His holy name and
love for the wisdom, power holiness, JUS
tice, goodness and truth of the beneticent
Being who has crowned US with all the
opportunities and faculties requisite to
make our lives happy and useful. May
His richest blessings continue to abide
with this people,"
CONCLUDING EXERCISES.
Mrs. B. F. Howard of Sacramento sang
solo which was thoroughly enjoyed,
and she responded to an encore with the
familiar song, "Auld Lang Syne."
Addresses were delivered by Mrs. T.
P. Osborne Of the County Board of Edu-
aation, Seymour Carr and ellis Doty.
The visitors and guests at the dedica-
ton ceremonies were well cared for and
entertained by the residents OF Elk
Grove, and the RECORD UNION reporter
who was detailed to report the affair
spent most of his time in lodging the
members of the Committee of Arrange
ments, who were profuse in their hospi-
tality.
AT the conclusion of the exercises the
visitors accepted an invitation to inspect
the building. All were profuse in ex-
pressions of admiration.
Following are the trustee of the Union
High School: Seymour Carr, George 5.
Williamson, Alfred Coffman, Robert
Bormby, William A. Birch, S. NJ. Ken
nedy, August Kloss. L. Herbert. Mrs.
Stella Kennedy, j. J. Bailey, Christian
Benedix, Charles Shirmer, George T.
Carr, Robert Nichols; l.. Bower, Secre-
tary, and Thomas Jenkins, President.