The herald., 1896-09-07

places. built as we'll as this, finished as
neatly, and cared for as carefully, that
after all shall be only a place of confine-
ment and sort of prison. But this
building stands for home. 1t is the Hol.
lenbeck home. Home is one Of the sweet
est words in the language. This aims
to be home in stch q sense that each one
who dwells beneath this sheltering roof
can use the personal pronoun OF appro-
priation and say my Home" There Is
lonesomeness in age without compan-
ions. Here will be companionship with
those of their own age.
In this land of pilgrimage the path
way is often SO rough that OF itself It
breeds longing for the eternal home.
It'll the daybreak and the shadows
fee" may this be in the truest sense for
all who come under its sheltering roof
| true. peaceful, sweet happy home.
The speaker then turned to Mrs. Hol-
lenbeck and said:
And now, OH generous giver and dear,
personal friend, / congratulate you on
the privilege Of blessing your fellow"
men, which you have had the wisdom
and grace to seize and carry out. To-
day witnesses the consummation of
much thought, much planning, much la"
Dor and many prayers. Such a work
has been exacting and full of care and
responsibility, as step by step of pro-
progress toward completion was
t.,
of Joy and pleasure. lightened by heart
full of love for the world. Oft have you
been weary in the work, but never of
1T. You have reward in the JOY of sue
cess. in the good wishes of friends, III
the benedictions Of those whom you
cheer and bless. But you will not have
the reward until after all earthly
scenes are passed and you enter the
home not made with hands, and togeth-
er with the loved one gone before, you
hear from the Savior who hath warmed
your heart with his love: well done,
good and faithful servant. Inasmuch
as you did 1t to these my brethren, ye
did it unto me. Enter thou into the Joy
of thy Lord" Till then may your path
shine more and more till the perfect
day. God be with you. Esto perpetua
serus in caelum redeat"
And now it is my privilege, on your
invitation, to give this charity away.
By deed of conveyance, for several years
Of record, you have already given it TO
certain chosen men as trustees, to look
after 1t and claim the protection of the
laws of the land; and you do now, IN
grateful recognition Of him who hath
given man power to get wealth, give 1t
to him, and you do forever open, set
apart and solemnly dedicate to the
cause of humanity and Christian charity
this gift, to comfort his children and to
honor him. In the name Of the Father,
and OF the Son, and Of the Holy Ghost.
Amen.
Our Home, an arrangement from Ru-
bernstein, was rendered by the choir;
the benediction was pronounced by Rev.
Chichester, and the program brought
to a close by the choir singing One
Sweetly Solemn Thought.
]. NJ Elliott, in behalf of the trustees,
who are Judge j. d. Bicknell, Frank
A. Gibson, Chas c. Batcheller, John S.
Chapman and j. M. Elliott, accepted the
trust confided to them.
SHOWN OVER THE BUILDING.
The large assemblage of people were
conducted over the building by the
Misses Edna Bicknell Eta Bicknell,
Hattie Chapman, Kate Spence ana
Wisewell. In every place are found the
expression of thoughtful hand and
every little detail of comforts that are
essential to the aged were in evidence.
The care of the occupants is directly
under Mrs. HeFriott, the matron. The
building is open to visitors every Tues
day, and a cordial welcome will be ex-
tended to all who are desirous of in
specting the home.
All prices of wallpaper greatly reduced.
4. A. Eckstrom. 324 South Spring street.