Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-26
DEDICATE THE HOME.
THE NEW REFUGE FOR INCURA.
pLEs Is FORMALLY OPENED.
PRAISE, PRAYER, AND THANKSGIVING.
Ministers of Every Denomination
Take Pnrt-Bisbop Gfbson's Adj
dress-A Delicate Tribute to MISS
Mary Greenhow.
Mary Greenhovv.

The beautiful new Home for 1ncurables.
| on west Broad street. was dedicated at
noon yesterday. with prayer and praise
and thanksgiving.
The voice of encouragement and COM
mendation was heard in the addresses
which marked the occasion, and a tribute
! 10 the usefulness OF the institution, more
ELOQUENT than all else. was the presence
OF an immense concourse Of people. most
/ OF whom came loaded with costly and
useful gifts.
The new building Is the due reward OF
the philanthropic zeal of those who have
labored so long and so faithfully 10 lift
the burdens Of others who were without
hope In the world. 1t looms up great and
white as the noble and pure purpose that
called II into existence. a conspicuous OBJ
ject in the landscape. and one Of the NEST
useful institutions In the city
Yesterdays inauguration OF the new
home marked an era in the history OF
this work The transition from the mod
est dwelling on Ross street to the large
and airy establishment just above the
car line on Broad stree. is not more re-
markable than the development OF ne
work itself.
WITH APPROPRIATE EXERCISES.
There was something so appropriate
and inspiring in the singing OF the GLORIA
I'm Excelsis," with which the service OPEN
ed. that many Of those present were deep
ly moved. Mr.. Jacob Reinhardt was at
the piano. and Mrs. Cloves, Miss Porter
Mr.. ThuTston CardoZo, and Mr. Eugene
~ 81 h., ofni
Rev. Or. Sweeney, Of the Seventh-Street
Christian church, invoked the blessing of
the HELPER Of the helpless and Friend
Of the fatheress" on the home and ION
her who has dedicated her life TO this
work" and ON the union and co-opera-
ton of Christian peoples.
The strain of Joy was heard again In
the TIE Deum which followed, and Bishop
Gibson delivered an excellent address. He
recalled in the first place, that 1t was
the new Home for Incurables in which
they were gathered, and not simply the
Home for Incurables. 1t was not the be-
ginning Of the work, but an era and an
epoch In that work. He recalled what
had been done since he left Richmond
years ago The institution had made a
record, but the labors of the past would
not be forgotten. He compared the work
10 a tree which gives shelter 10 the help
less and friendless, and dwelt upon the
faith and foresight the trials and tri-
umphs of those who had directed the af-
fairs of the home. Many lessons had been
learned he said for life accumulates ex-
perience. There were two departments.
he contnued-administra and appeal
and in both the institution has had eXpe-
Tience. The future was hopeful. The re-
cord Of the past taught them to look for
RI ha Inc u-ac
to draw in a copious supply from the
river of humanity which flows past its
doors.
LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE.
1t was we'll to remember the Bishop
continued that there was a bright side,
because il is necessary to encourage our
selves. In all classes of philanthropy peo-
pie are turning their attention 70 institu-
lions because they are responsible agents,
with fixed rules for the distribution OF
charity. Such institutions as this, he said,
seemed to need more courage back OF
them than others. 1t was a worthy ana
noble but a silent, cause. Therefore, the
ladies connected with the institution
should be tongues, as well as hands; they
must call to the public and make it an
swer for its heart was warm and its emo
tons tender. Bishop Gibson suggested
as a thought appropriate to the occasion,
that in proportion as the undertaking Is
difficult must We rise to the occasion.
What is the spirit in which such a work
as this should be carried on? he asked.
IL was spirit of faith and truth and
sympathy and sacrifice and service, but
It must also be carried on in a spirit OF
JOY. In this connection he spoke of the
influence of st. Francis D'Assisi, who was
always full Of joy.
ADDRESS OF Mr.. BEcKHAM.
The hymn, How Firm a Foundation"
was announced by Rev. DR.. Kerr and
sung by the congregation. and Rev. DR..
Cooper read several appropriate selec-
tons from the Bible.
Bishop Penick offered an earnest prayer
for the welfare of the home, and Rev.
Mr.. Beckham spoke briefly of the bless
ings of charity of sympathy, and love.
The singing of the doxology was follow
ed by the benedicton.
A very interesting and happy circum-
stance followed, when the assembly, or
as many as could gain admttance, ad-
journed TO the parior AS a testimonial
of the affection and appreciation of the
Board Of Managers for Miss Mary Green
how the efficient superintendent of the
home. this room had been furnished very
prettily without Miss Greenhow's know
ledge and Bishop Penick presented it.
Miss Greenhow was taken completely by
surprise but she was very evidently de-
lighted, and when Bishop Penick con-
Guided she expressed her appreciation,
though she modestly disclaimed the large
share of credit that was heaped upon her.
The dedication exercises fell, fortunate
~, on the annual donation-day Of the in
stitution, and a room set apart for the
reception of the offerings was fairly
crowded with parcels. Among the gifts
Of money was a check for 500 from Mr.