Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-31
BUILDING PRESENTED
TO JUNIOR REPUBLIC
Juliet C. Baldwin Memorial
Cottage at Annapolis juno
ton Dedicated.

The Juliet C. Baldwin memorial cot
tage erected and furnished for the use
of the citizens of the Junior Republic OIL
the Willie NewDold farm at Annapolis
Junction. Nd. at a cost of $1,000, was
dedicated yesterday in the presence OF
nearly one hundred persons. including
residents of this city, Baltimore and Anne
Arundel county, Md.
The exercises were opened by a brief
address by Mrs. Edward Shoemaker,
chairman of the Junior League of the
Junior Republic of Baltimore. who ex-
planned that the building and all its fur
nishings were free of debt. The money
for its erection was collected by the
Junior League of Baltimore from differ
ent organizations and friends of Miss
Baldwin. Among the principal contribu-
tors were the Junior League of the Junior
Republic o. Washington. the Bryn Mawr
School alumni and others. Mrs. Shoe
maker read resolutions which had been
passed by the Charles Street Dramatic
Club. which Miss Baldwin had aided dur
ing her life.
Address by William r. George.
The opening prayer was by Rev. f. A.
McCalpin. Following this was an adj
dress made by William r. George,
founder of the republic at Freeville, n.
Y. after which the republic at An
napOlis Junction is modelled. Mr. George.
who is Familiarity known to the boys or
citizens" of the republic as Daddy
told of the life of Miss Baldwin and her
unceasing efforts to help the movement.
He said that her personality was the fin
est he had ever known and that those
who came in contact with her were SO
inspired by her character that they
would unconsciously work harder than
before. He formally presented the build
ing TO c. X. Abrams. a Baltimore mem
DER OF the board Of trustees, in the alb
sence OF President John l.. Newbold OF
this city.
The president of the Junior Republic.
William Morphet. announced on behalf
OF the citizens" that they would see
that the house was kept i'm the best of
order.
G. c. Mitchell. the new superintend-
ent, was introduced, after which Rev. p
II. Swift of Baltimore offered the bene-
diction. A buffet luncheon was served
Among those who attended from this
city were Miss r. NJ. Bradford. president
of the Junior League of the Junior Re
public of this city; Rear Admiral Van
Reypen. retired. and Mrs. Edwin Hodges.
Description of Building.
The cottage is picturesque three
story building. with the front entrance
in the center of the long side. a veranda
extends along the front Of the building
The ground floor contains a large living
room. with an open fireplace. At one
end of the building is the dining room,
which can be made a part OF the living
room by throwing open the large folding
doors. At each end of the long double
room is a window seat. while numerous
windows along tho side admit an abun-
dance OF light. The kitchen is also stu
ated on the ground floor.
The two upper floors contain small
rooms, each fitted with bed and blI-
reau or chiffOnier. Bathrooms with mod
ern plumbing and shower baths are on
each of the two upper floors
Although electricity is at present uu-
available, the building has been wired
and will be ready when the current can
be supplied. The building is heated by
steam.