The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-13
Corner Stone ofNewHiILn1an
Hospitaland Medical College
Laid Yesterday by Masons

tanned to the augmentation OF the build
ing fund, and SO expediting the accomp-
lishment of our long cherished ambition
10 possess permanent home.
Desirable Location.
In this eminently desirable location we
here seor to be In occupation of a build
ing of sufficient size TO accommodate a
large number of patients. Our plans pro-
vide for tho addition CT extensive wing
at some auspicious time In the near fu-
ture
Desiring to honor a noble and generous
men, whose liberal contributions tided
us over many financial straits, and whose
name Is associated with every public and
many private charities in our midst, we
were incorporated under the name of the
"Hillman Hospital
Time fails for an acknowledgment
worthy of the prompt and efficient aid
always extended everywhere in response
to our call, but We ere very proud, and
still more grateful, to possess all Bir-
mingham as our friend Such peng cur
possession we have begun this building
in the faith and with the confident as
surance that whenever our carefully hus-
Bonded resources shall have boon ex-
hausted. our community will rally as one
man to the support Of its favorlte and
noblest charity.
Here, with Gods blessing, we hope to
permanently remain, and to accomplish
much good in alleviating the suffering
of those committed to our care by Him
Who not only Himself went about doing
, good, but left us the assurance that
in doing this work unto even the least
OF his brethren, we do 1t unto Him,
Mr.. Murray Speaks.
| Mr.. Murray spoke of the God work ac-
| complished by this board of women. He
| showed how they had been given $10-
| 900 fourteen years ago and two years ago
they returned with $4,000 more added
| and asked for additional funds They
were given a third $4,000 and the public
are now anxiously watching to see what
| use they are making of this.
Col. T. G. Bush in his Introduction Of
DIR. Cunningham, said that none but wo-
men could do as much work as had been
accomplished in erecting this hospital.
He said their enthusiasm was so great
that it carried them through in all good
work they undertake.
He was followed by DIR. Cunningham,
who said that in all the history of the
Grand Lodge of Alabama, Masons. he
never remembered a ceremony which was
more pleasant to perform and which
caused the lodge to feel more honored
than this one He defined the meaning
of the word h pital and told of its orr
GIN He said the state of Europe recog-
nized their value and that now several
of them supported hospitals In this coun-
try he said they were supported al
most entirely by charity He emphasized
the good hospitals accomplish and said
all humanity in Birmingham and JEFF
ferson County should unite in holding
up the hands of these noble women who
are on the board of managers of the
Hillman Hospital. DR.. Cunningham clos
ed by mentioning the fact that a chill
dren's ward was badly needed In every
hospital as. the majority OF children die
before they are five years old. He said
that labor organizations and the big
corporations of Birmingham should can
tribute regularly to the support Of the
hospital as they would reap as great
benefits as any Other people. The Rev
j. G. Murray closed the ceremonies with
prayer. -
Medical collegs Ceremonies.
The large crowd then adJo1rned' to the
platform raised around the corner stone
of the Birmingham Medical College. The
Rev. A. C. Davidson, pastor of the South
side Baptist church, led in prayer, after
which the Masons took charge of the
services, which were the same as in the
laying of the previous corner stone.
When the Masonic rites were finished
Dr. B. l.. Wyman, dean of the college,
spoke of the good 1t had accomplished
oild leS tiAOl 70 " give AidDdIud one OIL
the best-educated corps of physicians in
the South He introduced the Rev. A. J.
Dickinson. pastor of the First Baptist
church, who was the speaker of the &C.
casion.
DR.. Dickinson told of the great advance
made by the doctors. speaking of them
as the most advanced scientists of the
age and stating that their progress had
been more rapid than of any other
branch. He explained the good the coll
lege is doing for the medical profession,
ard said he hoped the high standard
would always be maintained.
DR.. Cunningham, one of the board of
directors, emphasized the remarks of the
previous speakers dwelling on the good
the college is accomplishing.
The names of the following physicians
are on the corner stone: B. L. Wyman.
w. e. B. Davis, P. G. Copeland r. M
Cunningham L. G. Woodson, j. C. LIE
Grande, l.. x. Morris, Mack Rogers d. f.
Talley, E. A. Jones, E. P. Hogan, f. A.
Lupton, w. p. McAdory and T. D. Parke,
Among the guests present at both cere
monies were members of the commercial
Club, the Board of Trade, Camp Hardee.
U. G. ", and the Rev. Father OReilly.