The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-25
THE MISSION COTTAGE
A BEAUTIFUL CHARITY FITTINGLY
INAUGURATED YESTERDAY.
Addresses by Messrs. Hanna, Mason,
Mclean, Rabbi Messing and DIR.
TayIor-An Interesting Occasion.


ings at Fairview Park, and of the senti-
ment that had crystallized in a substantial
and unique charity having no counterpart
elsewhere, sufficed to attract a large crowd
yesterday afternoon TO the Fresh Air Sum-
mer Mission station. Here was dedicated
the handsome new McCuloch cottage, an
adjunct of the summer mission work that
was no sooner suggested by the Reverend
Father BessOnes, in a meeting Of the ASso-
ciated Charities, than the vigorous senti-
ment that supports the mission found means
to accomplish it. The spectators at the
ceremonies Of the dedication arrived early
and spent the time walking through the
building and admiring it's location on the
high bluff. overlooking a stretch of coun-
try scenery that 'excites universal admira-
ton. The river skirts the foot Of the dis
tant opposite bluff, which is covered with
a heavy growth of trees, wide field Of
growing corn lying between. The sugges-
ton was spontaneous that If fresh air and
recovery were cause and effect, there could
no more desirable place be found for the
combination.
The building is one story and a half high,
with broad gallery around three sides over
the front entrance is a beautiful arch with
'McCulloch Cottage" in large gilt letters.
The external painting Is apple green, with
white trimmings; the internal decorations
all light, in white, blue and the natural
wood. The first gifts placed in the cottage
were a perfect picture of Mr.. Oscar Nc
Culloch, and his book, 1.-The Open Door"
There are twelve beds for the little ones,
and all were purchased as memorials by
loving friends before the doors were opened
yesterday. There are also beds for the
room is to be used for drugs exclusively.
A number of pictures had been hung on
the walls all of which were bought before
the general opening They have a swim
ming pool, where the warm and cold water
comes in from opposite sides forced by an
engine, all suggested and provided by Mr..
Hugh Hanna. The executive committee to
prepare for the opening day were Rev. Mr..
ROndthaler, Rev. Mr.. Christensen, Dr. j. II.
Taylor. Mrs. c. II. Wood and Miss Julia
dividual satisfaction in the result OF the
day.
side of the building in camp chairs, and
numbered several hundred people. The pro-
gramme opened with a quartet song by the
Tabernacle Church choir, composed OF MISS
Bremerman, soprano; Miss Kittie Heron,
contralto; Mr.. Andrew Smith, tenor. and
Mr.. Edward Nell, baritone. Then Rev. DR..
Buchtel, of the Central-avenue Methodist
Church, led in an invoca ton. Rev. Dr..
Rondthaler, of the Tabernacle Church. who
presided, spoke in his usual happy strain.
He paid a feeling tribute 10 the late Oscar
G.. McCulloch, for whom the hospital was
named, saying that it was a name borne
by one whose life ork taught how TO
come closer in touch with the great healer,
Jesus Christ. He said when ii was found
that there were children, poor sick and
needy within the city, the citizens of In
danapoliS responded nobly to the appeal
for means of relief. There are no children
so poor, so meanly environed, but this
charity of the summer mission would pu-
a hon
Father BeSSonieS proposed that t7iS hOSpi-
tai be built, the other members of the eX
ecutive committee shook their heads in
doubt of the feasibility of the plan this
year. Had it not been for the encourage
ment of DR.. Buchtel. continued the presd-
ing officer, the project might have seemed
too big to be carried out, but between the
Catholic and the Methodist, the Presbyteri-
ans took hold and, with others, helped to
accomplish the end. Citizens helped liber-
ally and when ii crept out that the hospital
was to be known as McCulloch cottage.
then the liberality of the city rose up in its
beautiful might so that the hospital could
to-day be dedicated without a debt upon IT,
There would be a call for money, he said,
but only TO furnish the building and to pro-
vide means for its support until the work
of the mission should close in September.
MR.. HANNA'S REMARKS.
DIR. Rondthaler then introduced Mr. H H
Hanna, president of the Associated Charl-
ties, under whose general auspices this
work is carried on. Mr.. Hanna spoke as
follows:
In responding to an invitatio to speak
as the representative OF the Associated
Charities OF the city upon this very happy
occasion am reminded that cele-
brating the success of the youngest child
of the circle. All the members of a family
rejoice when the bright promise of useful
ness opens to the baby of the household.
We stand to-day in the field where this
new member is building its crown Of glory.
1t is only necessary to look into the
frightened faces of he little ones brought
here for sunlight, pure air. hope and health
to know that not alone is new life afforded
eternal life is granted to those who find
in the work a privilege only known to
those who find happiness in self-sacrifice.
here 1t is not alone those who serve upon
the committees: ii is not alone those who
so faithfully, daily and weekly lend their
presence, their sympathy, and their help
ing hand-there are many other hearts
beating in loving accord with this beauti-
full work There are many gentle spirits
touched by the call who have never even
been on the grounds.
There are friends of tnese little ones
whose engagements preclude their coming
here. but who brighten their own lives Ia
the knowledge that by some self-denial
they are enabled to share with you in the
of the innocent, who but for this refined
recognition of the opportunity must droOp
and die
L am gratinad to stand with you under
a roof dedicated to such "a cause and hon
ored with such a name. With such a title
but honor the society and ourselves.
That name is deeply craven into the hearts
of this community. 1t is not written in the
sand; it will never perish; but so long as
succor for the unfortunate is needed here
that name will serve as inspiration for
nobility of spirit and for that broad loving
sympathy that enables us to call the man
by the WaySide our brother.
In closing let me explain TO you the rela-
ton of the Charity Organization Society
to the Summer Mission. First the eXecu-
tive officer who so well carries out the
plans and orders of the executive commit
tee of the Summer Mission, and VINO SO
faithfully seconds the work of DIR. ROnd-
thaler your president, stands as a repre-
sentative of the Charity Organization So
ciety. Second the visiting agents of the
Charity Organization Society, so well qudl-
fled by acquaintance and knowledge OF the
whereabouts of the many shrinking, suffer
ing poor, are among them daily, urging
upon such TO bring their children here.
Again, we have employed a new agent
whose special duty it is 10 see these fraii,
sickly little ones are brought here to-day,
and that they are sure 10 come back to-
morrow, and to follow the cases until
health is restored, If possible
Ii is not often that speak FOR the Char
| ity Organization Society. Permit me at
this time TO assure You that the work o.
the society is TO find the worthy poor and
find their relief If the society is a machine
| IL has the brotherhood OF man for its mo
| tive power and God for its engineer
THE STREET CAR COMPANY'S PART.
DR.. Rondthaler. in presenting the next
speaker said he had never seen the soul of
a corporation, but he had heard its heart
beating in sympathy with Gods poor.
Where would the mission be. he asked, If