The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
OLD PEOPLES HOME
FORMALLY OPENED
Throngs Gather at Exercises
Held to Commemorate Re-
habiIitatiOn of Structure

OAKLAND, Nov. 2S.-Less than II
months after the old Altenheim the
German old peoples home at Dimond,
was burned to the ground the new
Altenheim, erected on the foundations
of the old, was formally opened for
occupancy this afternoon. crowd of
more than 1000 persons, including the
members of the German old people S
home association of San Francisco and
many guests attended the opening
exercises.
DIR. Max Magnus of San Francisco
hailed the restoration of the home in a
masterful address, which touched upon
the history of the organization ana
gave a dramatic picture of the destruc-
tion of the old home. The generous
response which the members OF the
Altenheim association made to the ap-
peal for funds to rebuild the home was
extolled by the speaker, who paid an
eloquent compliment to the associa-
tion OK the splendid building which
now stands as a monument TO their
generosity and energy.
TRIBUTE TO P2IBER
Doctor Magnus laid special stress
upon the assistance which had been
given 10 the Altenheim in its time of
need by the German benevolent asso-
citation and the German hospital of San
Francisco and introduced as a bene-
factor of the home Z. c. Priber, presi-
dent of the two institutions. Priber
made a brief speech, thanking the
members of the Altenheim association
for their appreciation and compliment
ing them on the fruits of their work.
The ceremonies attendant upon the
opening were inaugurated by Albert
Kayser. a director of the home and
chairman Of the building committee.
with the presentation of golden key
to the main entrance TO c. G. Nolburg,
president OF the association. Oscar
Haupt, architect and builder of the
new home, was the recipient OF a hign
tribute from Kayser.
The new building is two stories high,
with two wings, which will be used as
dormitories and living apartments, and
a central department, which VIII be
occupied by the administration offices
and reception rooms. Flreproof walls
which separate the three sections of the
building will safeguard it against COM
plete destruction in the event of fire.
A dining room and kitchen are located
in the west wing of the building, in
the basement of which there is a rath-
skeller and assembly hall.
ROOM FOR $50 INMATES
Accommodation and separate rooms
have been provided in the new build
ing for $50 inmates, although there are
at the present time but IS persons liv-
ing in the home. Since the fire last
year they have occupied temporary
quarters on the Altenheim estate, but
they have now moved into the new
building and participated in today S
exercises.
Work was commenced on the new
building the first of January, this year.
Nav 2 last the cornerstone was laid.
The new building complete has cost
500 900, and the furnishings represent
an additional outlay of $4,000.
Following are the officers of the as
sociation:
c. C. volberg, president James Brandenstein,
vice president: Mrs Flora Bahls, second vice
president: l. s. Rose, treasurer; Z. Jacoby, re-
cording secretary; F. Habenicht, financial sec
Pauline Westerfeld Dr. Max Magnus Albert
kayser and Augusta Kayser; Mrs. Eva Behnke,
house manager.
When the speeches had been con-
cluded this afternoon the members OF
the association and their guests in
spected the new building, and were
afterWard entertained in the dining
room and rathskeller by an orchestra
directed by Fred J. Eppstein of Sar
Francisco. The grand piano used was
gift to the home from Joseph Bran
denstein, who was for eight years
president of the board of directors.