The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-06-21

The hard work of the past eight years.
ending in the completion of the Hahne-
mann monument. at a cost Of $4,000, was
enthusiastically celebrated last night by
the members Of the American Institute Of
Homeopathy The memorial in Scott Cir
Gle 20 the illustrious German physician
win be unveiled at 4:45 o'clock this after
noon. The exercises last night. IN the
banquet hall of the Arlington, formed an
interesting prelude to the programme Of
today.
The hall was crowded with members Of
the institute and their guests. Preceding
the monument celebration, a short memo
rial service twas given. The report Of the
necroIogist, DR.. II. N. Smith, showed that
twenty-nine members OF the institute
have died during the year. The address
in their memory was made by DR.. E
H. i'latt, Of Chicago
DIR. H NJ. Smith, the treasurer OF the
monument fund, told tersel, the story OF
how the money for the monument has been
raised. Eight years ago We took the task
l
dragged. We hoped, however, that with
the closing months in which the money
must be secured enthusiasm would spring
up sufficient to raise the necessary
amount. That hope has been fulfilled We
are now on the eve OF defeating TO the
world the noblest monument ever com
pleted in the Nations Capital We nisy
al, feel common pride in the knowledge
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gressmen. Cabinet members, and the Pres
ident himself, who Join in declaring il the
finest memorial in This city Of beautiful
brcnzes. And in passing / may call your
attention TO the attituc+ of the War De-
partment which, under direction, of Con-
gress, supervised the LAYING OF its fOun-
dation. One of the officials of the depart
ment with whom ! have talked declared
that never since he came into Office had
any task of this kinG 0een carried for
ward with the intelligence and energy that
have characterized the work OF the home
opathic physicians having charge Of this
tribute.
You will be interested In the work of
the committee N raising the neces ary
funds The first contribution that l Ie-
ceived was So from a physician who was
not even a member Of the institute. Ot1er
contributions have ranged in size from %
cents to the combined subscs ipt:ons OF
nearly 5000 from one noble wor.an Of
Augusta. Me.-Mrs. Nancy T. W lila s,
". d. Starting with al ofcricg Ct $40,
( she increased the amount steadily. lIGil
I now she has given US. III told, $i,5l0. and
her only regret is that the sum has ct
/ been more" Dr. Smiths reference 10 Mrs.
| Williams evoked much applause. and tie
| entire audience rose 10 its fee.
The ladies' Hahnemann memorial en-
mittee has done magnificent work" COZ
/ tinued Dr. Smith. I already have re-
ceived from il 81 COO, and II has pledg it
! self for S500 more. The total cost O. re
| memorial viii be the contract price, S4S.-
| SOC A year ago we were laden with a dett
OF $2S, eco. Now we have paid upon &C
! count S32. GOO, which leaves Sc 500 due =
| balance in cash 10 cur credit in the b nk
! is SI1, 3sS-S6. We still must raise s. 461.6i.
! To Offset that we have assets worth, We
! believe 5000. There now remaics tut
| 8. 600 TO be collected.
Dr. J. II. McLelland, Of Pittsburg
chairman of the monument COMMITTEES.
made a short address. in which he spoke
| Of the successful termination of the com
mittee's work. Both Dr. McLeIand and
Or. Smith were rendered veritable ova-
| lions by the audience, which seemed 10
find difficulty in giving adequate express
sion TO the gratitude felt by the institute
| toward them for carrying forward the
collection OF the fund.
DR.. William Todd Helmuth. the dis
| tinguished practitioner from New Yo:k,
! spoke feelingly in regard TO the menu
| ment In an eloquent address, he de-
| clared that the unwilling Of the statut ?
| will mark an epoch in homeopathy The
| formal recognition Of Hahnemann's school
| by Congress in giving tie site for the me-
! mortal, he said. presaSas the time when
Hahnemann's principles will be accepted
| in every branch Of the Government hospi-
tai service. DIT. ]. B. Gregg Gusts and
| DR.. George Shelton rounded the pro-
| gramme with two interesting addresses
on the work of their great leader. After
! the exercises the members of the institute
and their friends enjoyed the hospitality
| Of DR.. Gusts at his home, on Mcpherson
| Square. where a reception was rendered
| Dr. and Mrs. McLeIland in recognition OF
\ the Doctors work as head OF the monu-
| ment committee
The magnificent memorial, standing on
the east side Of Scott Circle. between Mas
| sachusetts and Rhode Island Avenues, will
I be unveiled this afternoon at 4:45 O'Clock.
| II holds unique place, in that its artistic
/ merits are vOuched for by the National
| Sculpture Society. presided over by the dis
| tinguished J. Q. A Ward II is generally
| conceded that the memorial in design and
| dignity OF execution mas rev equals IN the
/ world of modern bronZes-
The programme this afternoon will be
| opened with music by the Marine Band.
Rev. B. F. Bellinger, d. D., will deliver
the invocation. The monument, standing
yelled, will be presented to DR.. Walton as
head of the American Institute of Home
opathy, by DR.. ]. II. McLelland, head OF
| the monument committee. AS the draper
| les are removed. the ode of the occasion
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\ Todd Helmuth, OF New York. DR.. Walton
| In turn will present the memorial to the
| United States, and II will be received by
Colonel Bingham, Superintendent of Build
| ings and Grounds The principal address
of the day viii be made by Attorney Gen.
| eral Griggs.
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