The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-02
Cornerstone of the Infant
Asylum Laid.
Interesting and Impressive
Exercises Held.
H. Rev. Bishop Harkins Delivers
an Eloquent Discourse.

IN the presence of about 5000 persons
the corner stone OF the new st. Vincent
de raui infant asylum, which is 10 be built
on the Cornell estate was laid at 3 O'Clock
9"S'eraay afternoon. This splendid insti-
tuition Is to be the future hons of MANY
OF inc orphan children OF the city under
years OF sge, and when finished will be
grand rounding out Of the work OF Rt.
"eV. bisoop harkins, the mem bsrs OF the
conferences OF st. Vincent dc PAUL and
of their charitable assistants which was
'egun at the asylum in Park street some
years ago.
Inc site OF the new BUILDING 10 particu-
hriy suitable for the purpose for which IL
Is intended, and there are about seyen
acres OF land on the estate, which adioips
Davis Park on the south side. The new
odi'd'ng will have a handsome exterior.
and great care has been taken to have IL
as well adapted as possible for the needs
!" its young inmates lhe new structure
Is OF colonial design, executed In red
brick, with limestone trimmings and cor.
nicesand II viii present very home. like
appearance. The dimensions are Jos ieet
long by 100 feet wide, and 10 three stories
N height and will have accomm odatiops
Tor loI CHILDREN. These In charge Of the
erection OF the building expect that II
VIII be ready for occupancy by June of
next year. Particular care viii tie paid TO
having every provision possible In the
bulldog for the health OF ito inmates.
large number OF Catholic cIcrcymep
assisted Rt. Rev. Bishop Harkins Ia the
services and uun bsr of those who mao |
laoorod earnestly for the asylum sincs it's
good work was begun, were seated upon
Inc pistform. The mem bsrs Of the st.
vincent de Paul society acted as usbers
and fulfilled their duties in an efficient
manner.
The sermon was presched by Bishop
Hsrkins, Rnd 1t was as deep, earnest, elo-
luent and noble an appeal to the mem
'ers OF his large audience for their assis-
"nce In lhe work as It was a splendid
rioute to Christian charity. From the
ight reverend preacher came appeals that
lard must have been the hearts they did
'ot touch, and clear ~ the porest crystal
'aa the logic with which ne maintained /
nat God, having given life to the nfsnts
mo were for whatever cause deprived OF
mother or father. more fortunate men
tbeir brothers were bound to DO ell
hat was possible to keep that life for
nem ana 10 ensure them an opportunity
OBTAIN i'fs everlasting. A particularly
ne tribute was paid to the generous gen.
elnsn who had purchased the property.
the s'. vincent de Paul Society, to
- members ef-the Sisterhood OF Divine /,
rovidence who have the care of ire lit
ones, and to those VINO tad worked 80
alously as promoters for the work.
10 mis- penehceDt in titution any desti- g.
te or orphan child may bs brough, ana
pt from the drst hour of It's existence
ri 1t ia four years old. There 10 but
e reason on which entrance can be re-
sed, and that is that a child bs, in
'ched the age OF four years. The motive O.
not wealth, for II may come here G.,
IN jest en- ough OF clothing 10 cover II. N,
The 81. VINCENT de Paul Society mem. a,
rs were indeed hsppy over the great Of
I'm, and knowing no crsed, race or col. M
In their work, the bishop we'll de- an
ibed 40 $50 humble In appearan .e, but TO
great in results" Joseph Bsnigan. be
ose acts OF charity are so well known.
'chased the estate for s22OoO rno gave mr.
o the bishop. aa,
tsr the sermon cane tie laying O, tn,
stone, at which the bishop also off, be
led. Rev. Father Lowney OF the Ca. n
drai parish, an untiring worker for hi,
noble Object, ofiiciatsd as master of in
'monies. The Catholic choir. of the DE
:, under the direction Of Professor pri
se, furnished the music. Mir. Hall. y
OF the firm Of Martin d Hall, tho He
'itects CT tbs building, as is Gus cid
arg, assisted In the service. nm,