The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-11
W. C. T. us HOME
FORMALLY OPENED WITH INTER-
EsTING ADDRESSES AND MUSIC.
JUDGE S. 3. ADAMS PRESIDED.
TOLD OF THE WORK AND PAID
TRIBUTE TO MRS. WEBB.

heN. b8ScOm AnthOuy-W Ork al
Home and Mission to BE ON Lines
of Jerry McCauIey Mission. New
YOrk-ChOir of wesley Monument
al Church Furnished Music-Peo-
and Were Served with Lunch and
Coffee.
A large gathering attended the OPEN
ing of the new w. c. T. U. home on
Liberty street, west last night. and,
after the addresses and songs that con-
stituted the programme, inspected
with interest the building and joined
in light lunch of sandwiches, cakes
and coffee. served in the kitchen.
Among the prominent people pres
ent and occupying seats on the speak
ers' platform were Judge S. b. Adams,
who presided Mr.. Henry Urban, the
architect of the building, and who also
rendered valuable assistance to Mrs.
Webb in other matters connected with
the work; Mrs. Richard Webb. presi-
dent of the local branch, w. C. T. IT,;
Mr.. j. r. Mcconnell. superintendent of
the institution; Rev. Bascom Antho-
NY Rev. Richard Webb, Rev. j. A.
Smith, Rev. Ed f. Cook, Rev. DR.. j.
Y. Fair, Rev. +. II. Duncan, and Rev.
ID. S. Edenfield. and Mr.. w. B. Stubs
The music was furnished by the
choir of Wesley Monumental Church,
consisting of Mrs. N. ]. Ackermann,
Soprano Mrs. Fl. f. Crittenden. con-
tralto; Mr.. l.. B. Fowler. tenor. and
Mr.. E. X. Demmond. bass. Mrs. w.
S. Harrison was the accompanist. Mr..
c. D. McCardel sang a solo. The
Angel Land"
The programme began with the read
ing of scripture lesson by Rev. Mr..
Anthony. of Trinity Church. This was
followed by prayer by Rev. DR.. Fair
After a musical selection by the choir
Judge Adams made the opening ad-
dress.
Judge Adams' Address
After few Introductory remarks in
which he explained that he had not
expected to be called on for an address,
Judge Adams said in part: That he
was glad to be present and to do what
he could to advance the good work
represented by the building and the oc-
casion. Il am a Savannahian," he
said, born and bred here and | expect
" NOliiplOlC MY years mere anu YET
l can safely say that l know of no
community that needs more than Sa-
vannah work of this kind. For even
those most partial to Savannah must
admit that saloons, music halls, gamb-
ling hells and other means for the de-
struction of the character and pros
poets of men, women and boys flourish
There ought to be home in addi-
ton to the regular means of reaching
people, through the churches; ii is alb
solutely essential especially a mission
like this. / know of nothing that Sa-
vannah can do better than to encour-
age things of this kind. Infidels may
sneer at the dogmas of the church
but they can say no word against the
men and women who go about doing
the churchs work. The time has pass
ed for church to have the ear of men
unless it manifests on every suitable
occasion a brotherly interest in their
welfare.
Chance to Do Good.
This institute can do a world OF
good il properly encouraged. 1t pro-
poses to do rescue work. not only such
work so far as the eternal world is
concerned, but such work as to make
good men, good husbands and good
citizens in this world, as WE'LL
Referring to the Jerry McCauley
Mission in New York Judge Adams
said it was such work as had been
done there that it is hoped to accom-
plish in Savannah. This work must
be first, he said, the conversion of men,
for only through this way could they
be led to forsake their evil ways.
Talk about will power" he continued,
you might as we'll talk about horse
power"
Referring again to the local mission
he said: THE city needs a place OF
this kind, where respectable people not
able to pay the rates OF the hotels and
boarding houses can yet receive such
opportunities as this home offers.
There is a place also for those totally
dependent on charity, a place where
they will be cared for and that in "A
way that will rot pauperize their
spirits. 1t is not a place Tor tramps,
though no unfortunate wanderer who
desires the opportunity to redeem his
past will be turned away"
Judge Adams then paid a splendid
tribute to Mrs. Webb. THE time viii
come" he said, when her worth and
her work will be recognized by the
community. Amid discouragements
many and encouragements few she had
pursued the tenor of her way and done
the work of her Master
MIR. McConica's Address.
Mr.. McCardeTs song followed Judge
Adams address, and then Mr.. McCon-
lea spoke, telling chiefly of the work
of the Jerry McCauley Mission as ex-
emplifed in his own case, some eight
cen years ago. He showed the work
Of the mission further by reading Sc
1cctions from down in Water Street,
a book written by s. Fl. Hadley, the
superintendent of that famous institu-
ton.
He stated that the work in the local
mission and home will be carried on on
the same lines as those Of the McCau-
ley Mission, based on the only gospel
for fallen men, women and children,
which is the gospel of love and pity.
He reiterated Judge Adams assur-
ance that no poor man will be turned
away, but explained further that APP
plicants for the accommodations of the
home will, If destitute, be placed in the
building to the rear of the new one
and that as they reach a. certain point
in the Improvement of themselves and
circumstances they will be graduated
from that school into this college,
Were going to be quite swedish In
here" he remarked facetiously, lin fact
we're going to be very dudish."
Mrs. Webb when called on for an adj
dress. excused herself on the score that
the arrangements for opening the home
had taken up all of her time, and that
she had had no leisure in which to
think Of anything to say. She made a
few remarks, however. in which she
disclaimed her worthiness of an the
praise that had been heaped on her