Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-14
SALVATION ARMY
DELEGATES HOME
HEADQUARTERS FILLED WITH
WoRKlNGMEN
Or. Lamb, Speaking for Mayor, Says
the Social Element Does Much to
Reclaim Fallen Men-Tho
New Word, "5um"

People from all Walks OF ll1e Eatn-
cred yesterday afternoon for the dedi-
cation services OF the workingmen's
Metropole hotel and Industrial home,
which occurred at 1923 and 1875 San Pc
dro street, under the auspices OF the
local branch of the Salvation Army.
This home has long been cherished
wish of the local officers, and its com
pletion will bring them Joy as well
as the many men II will help in their
struggle for existence.
The auditorium was filled to it's ut
most seating capacity at the service.
Stan Captain Campbell had charge.
The combined corps brass band, and
Adjutant and Mrs. Plumstead and Mr..
and Mrs. Baker furnished music, In
which the congregation Joined.
DR.. w. A. Lamb made an Address on
behalf Of the mayor and city admin
istration. He said:
Speaks for Mayor
II am here to represent the mayor.
He knew my sentiments and did not
put any restrictions on what I might
say. But I congratulate you for what
you have accomplished in erecting this
building, after so much hard work
and many disappointments
cial as well as the industrial and re-
ligious precepts you are carrying out
in your work here. People get miser-
ly and selfish If they do not come in
contact with sociability and enter into
the spirit of it,
"If man has fallen, the social ele-
ment does much to reclaim him.
Everybody should believe in sociability
and the gospel of industry
But there is no hope for a loafer.
We have invented a new word, bum,
for him.
II like to see any one industrious.
Even II he is passing around the hat
he Is doing something. If man wants
to be temperate, let him work for
temperance, and if he wants to be a
Christian, he should work on religious
lines: and so 1t is with everything,
we should make a test of it's prin-
ciples.
"The Salvation Army has shown its
great religious and helpful principles; {;
especially can it be attested by the
sufferers in San Francisco. The great
men are those who hear the cries of
the distressed and help them"
Judge York's Praise
Judge Waldo M. York spoke on be-
half of the business gentlemen of the
city He said:
II congratulate you on the speaker
preceding me. never heard the
mayor make a better speech.
Il can say in regard to the business
gentlemen of this city, l know of no
better set of men on the face of the
EARTH They are always ready to as
sist in all worthy causes, as has been
attested in their magnificent contribu-
tions to this building. The San Fran
cisco disaster is fresh before our minds
and the relief sent to the sufferers. A
great fraternity is being established
and let it not be of wealth especially,
but of respecta bility and good fellow
ship. which will be elevating to man.
kind
1.-THE work of the Salvation Army
much more than repays the business
men in this city for the outlay they
have made in behalf of the army.
1.-THE time is passed for the perplex-
ing persecution of the Salvation Army.
and the time is coming when all will
have the full fruitage of the gospel"
For the Churches
Rev S. A. Northrop, pastor of the
First Baptist church, spoke in behalf
of the churches of the city. He said:
II am always glad TO hear a Saliva
llOll ARMY Will llS TOuHuS OI I1uSlC
and good cheer. If any one becomes
lonesome in a large city the army is
ever ready to extend the hand of well
come and cheerfulness. He is sure to
find friends and help in the time of
iisconsolation and need. Everywhere
the army is doing untold good. Many
would give up in utter despair if It
were not for the munificent help COM
ing from the telling of the good old
story of relief through Christian
precepts.
you, as Salvation Army members,
live what you preach. Go, beat your
drums louder. sing your songs faster,
and God bless you all.''
Major Morton's Talk
Major Percy Morton spoke on the
work Of the Salvation Army. He said:
80 many good things have been said
here this afternoon it seems difficult
for me to add much more. But those
who have preceded me have spoken on
subjects not bearing strictly on the
w0k of the Salvation Army; j would
. say that it is good to dwell on Chris
tian precepts.
"The Salvation Army is reaching out
into the sluns and bringing those who
have wandered into the depths of sin
back to light and happiness.
"The army has endured all manner
OF hardships and prosecutions. but it
is overcoming the obstacles for the
good of humanity. 1t is growing far
beyond the expectations of General
Booth. His ideas rested on the possi-
bility that IL would not rise above the
auxiliary work of the churches. But
there has developed a healthy growth
and religious combination of soap,
soup and salvation for all.
There is no use to talk 10 a hungry
man about the saving qualities of the
Bible. Take the Bible in one hand and
loaf of bread in the other and you
will accomplish your object"
Major Morton spoke feellngly of the
work accomplished by the army and
those assisting from the outside in fur
nishing the funds for the erection Of
the building.
Major Morton pronounced the dedi-
catory remarks and prayer. which
closed the formal dedicatory service