The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-12-30

More than a thousand people flock"
ed through the corridors and rooms of
the Thomas d. Dee Memorial hospi-
tal yesterday afternoon. when the In
stltution was formally rendered to the
cause of humanity by the philan-
thToplc wife and family OF the late
Mr. Dee. whose wealth made possible
such a magnificent gift to the people,
The dedicatory services we're held
In the largest ward Of the building.
which afforded space for more than
two hundred chairs all of which we're
occupied. The services were presided
over by Father p. NJ. Cushnahan and
were simple and impressive, the per
sonnel of speakers including some OF
the most intimate friends Of the Dee
family.
Those In charge of the dedication
had made excellent preparation lot
the entertainment of the visitors and
we're careful to see that all guests
were shown throughout the entire
structure As the visitors entered
the outer doors they were requested
TO register their names in the oiitce
and from there passed through the
huIlding The orchestra of the Web
er Stake academy volunteered its
services for the afternoon. and Its
music lent an additional charm to the
many courtesies extended TO the
guests.
Mrs. Oee's Presentation Speech.
Mrs Dee. neatly, but plainly, attir-
ed. in her address OF presentation,
briefly reviewed the history of the
Hospital association. which was or
panized February 8. 1910. She stated
that II her husband eXcelled In one
virtue more than another 1t was In
sympathy for his fellow-men.
Under the articles Of Incorporation
Of this association she said. IT mas
already been provided that this insu-
tuition cannot and must not serve any
selfish purposes The public only
shall receive any advantage from thls
property or its income. and II has
therefore. been made part OF tho
consideration for this public gift, that
in no event shall any profit result
from the management or operation OF
thIs association. OF any of its hospl
tnls or properties. to any person what
soeyer. except the general public, for
whose benefit this association has
boen organized. and its Initial gift
accented. and all the moneys received
| shan be used for the sole benefit OF
fnrtbering and extending It's charitable
purposes
rendered to the Public.
| I'm closing her address. Mrs. Dee
! said:
And now. Mr.. Chairman. ladies
and gentlemen. for and on behalf OF
! tha Thomas u. Dee company and the
4 fomilv of my beloved husband, | for
malIy tender 10 YOU and 10 the public
~ ogden and Weber county, the eX-
elusive use and title OF these grounds,
| torether with the hospital and other
buildings tbereupou situated, as We'll
| oe The furnishings therein contained,
md / sincerely hope that To our small
odft m alI-merciful Providence VIII
! add His greater blessing OF relieving,
curing and restoring those suffering
human beings that shall cnme under
our care and treatment within these
walls
Acceptance Speeches
| In hehaIf OF the city. Mayor VII
Ham Clasmann responded to Mrs
noc's address. and in a few well-pu'
rords thanked tho donor for her glft
H. cIasmapn stated that other citl
.ons NJ wealth might do well TO re
nn,hor tho hospital In the makinf
80 ,bcIr wills and that he hoped al
eo,,o future date the hospital service
conId bc thrown open to all OF th'
ooonIe who needed such ald' "ltnou
~ charge whatever. This, he stated
"so,id "p he the ultimate aim-to make
,So SosnitaI an absolutely free insu
tuition .. --o-. ar
r. addresses OF the afternoon TIM
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hon re- in full in Saturday and sunda!
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