New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-13
SERVICE THE REAL TEST"
Carnegie Speaks at Opening of
Building He Care at Nortlsam pton.
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Northampton Mass. April F2.-Carnegie day
has leen red letter etent in the history OF
the Home Culture Club. Mr.. and Mrs Andrew
Carnegie were present at the dedication CT
the new Carnegie House. presented to the club
by Mr.. Carnegie through his personal friend
ship for George W. Gable. the author who is
founder and president Of the club. An un-
usually bright spring day gave the occasion
zesp, and the programme was carried out with
complete success. Al $50 at the Carnegie House
there was a large and representative gather
ing OF city people. Brief addresses were made
by Edward l. Tilton. Of New-York. and Mr.
cable The special feature of the porch exer-
oises was the presentation to Mrs. Carnegie
by Mr.. cable OF a silver key to the main door
After a speech OF acceptance Mrs. Carnegie
unlocked the big door. and the party entered
for an inspection OF the building. Mr.. Cable
entertained Mr. and Mrs. Carnegie at dinner
81 his home Tarry-a- While.
The formal exercises Of dedication were held
IN the evening AT the Academy OF Music. which
was crowded. Mr.. Cable presided. and the ad-
dress Of welcome was made by Mayor Conner
Mr.. Gable then presented a report Of Home
Culture Club history. Mr. Carnegie was ;hen
Introduced and said in part:
The question IS always before us: Is man
reSTograelne or advancing is he becoming purer
noe!eL: q ne oetoJlng more ano more Of his time
tng less and less 81 himself the idea Of brother
hood increasng-the knoyyledge that We are an
members Of one great family, only playing with
solaeNllai olHerent toys TIE answer 10 that
these Home Culture clube. in which our friends
may ee CONSIDERED one il not The foremost, of the
pioneers y ls through such means these that
the reign OF democracy becomes firmly established
pendent birth. of wealth. or even Of edncation
~ .3et = man was by nlrth used 10 be the ruling
tongue is spohen il is rapidly VANISHING II Was dis
q
mlhoDaire was ennohed. for the rule of those that
that enormous wealth should be drawn into thei-
sI,S1s ~ ir - OF 81, 65an ana Mealth IS pelng
slccessor in ne march Of progress and infinitely
or wealth. il Is n0t however what a man knows
that Is 80 be the final step; in the future the ques
gresI his wealth, nor even what he knows. but how
he does for .amself, but what he does for others
wherein has he sacrificed SELF: wherein has he bene-
posterit3 wGat trees bearing the golden fruit DO We
owe e MS p.antng ano care ana The cause Of the
reward this ideal 7 think that We are marching
more directly in America than ia any other land
first. Because WE have less distance march and
fever obstacles 10 oEeEeone in thai march than ,
country government OF the people, any man 5
privilege every mans right and declared not the
ROYALTY or tbs or Of that family, nlt it knew and
dared o5-ilt m El.Is NSgl1s' 10
an stand. the highest in The land the Pres-
Ger eel.-s lI rs alseS anu gS,t.SS' - sSie
This glorious democracy. Starting from THIS
plane. good roads lead direct 10 everything that
tends u bring about the brotherhood of man the
establishment Of tbe true ideal-that Of character
and If service the test OF mans position among
Us being the performance of his duties citizen.
and the extent 40 which DE has labored. not for
his own selfish ends. but for The. good OF Others.
the only password TO position precedence and
rutllic esteem. NCI unGer what form ne has
worshiuDed Cod. which troubled the early Pur1tans
TOO mich but how he has served man IS 10 he the
test IN The DAYS To come. ana Franklin axiom
viii he aeccpsed-tfse highest form of worship OF
Cos ii service az man. Nan viii dwell less upon
bea1,en ,lir home and more upon the duty OF max
ink home a heaven here on earth
Mr.. and AIRS. Carnegie We're the guests to-
night Of Mr.. Gable and viii return to New
York Tomorrow morning The Home Culture
clubs founded by Mr. Gable eighteen years ago.
consist of small groups Of persons Of an classes
who are brought together socially for courses Of
reading ana study. Some TWO hundred classes
are conducted.