Putnam patriot., 1910-07-08
Dedication of the Day kimball hospial
 Extension.
THE GEORGE LorHRof BRAD
 LEY MEMORIAL.

A Bradley Memorial Building, Tuesday afternoon. Putnam, Pomfret, Wood stock, Thompson, and other places, were represented--the gathering being mostly ladies.
 Seats were provided in the large ma ternity room at the west end of the cor ridor. Mir. Marcus NJ. ktmball, of
 Boston and Pomfrct, made the open. ing remarks. He said It was pleas ure to b. present. at the dedication ot such . hs(n1aing. 1t YVES the turning of new page in the annals of the Hos- pital. A iady's generosity had made the occasion possible. It was that la- dy's desire that the exercises be made very brief, and 1t was at her request that there would be . short address and prayer. Afterwards all would be given an opportunity to go over the building. MT. Kimbail paid high tribute to the late Mir. Bradley, and said that the Memorial they were pres ent to dedicate WAS most fitting and ap- propriate. For help and usefulness to the poor and suffering 1t could hardly be estimated. All honored and admired Mir. Bradley, and to those possessing his friendship, love was added. He acknowledge the great debt 10 the donor, to the architect, Mr. Hoppin, and the Matron, Miss Webster, for her unremitting zeal and faithfulness. He also referred to those who donated the elevator, the solarium and other things, making a complete whole. He said the institution was non-sectarian. Three clcrgymen of different denomi- nations were among the directors who, with their congregations, were all work. Ing for the welfare of the Hospital. He thought It fitting that Mrs. Brad ley's own clergyman be asked to make the address. He then introduced Rev. r. $. Irwin, Of Pomfret.
 Mr. Irwin said, in part, that he had been asked by MT. kimball to be pres ent and make short address. That he felt like the patients who came to the Hospital--he would like to be re- lieved and allowed 10 go. "But 1t gives me great pleasure, he said, ito bc here to help in the dedication of this hospital building dedicated 10 the be- neiit of suffering humanity who come to receive the ministering of the phy- sicians, as we all should seek the min- istering of the Great Physician. The spirit Of God must, indeed, inspire many souls, when we see such institu- tions reared up. IL Is not necessary for me to refer to him in whose memory this building has been erected--as the chairman has so fittingIy done. She who has caused this memorial To be built reflects the spirit of him In whose memory it is erected. The welfare and and remembrance of the Bradleys will always remain in the hearts of the peo- pie of this community, whose heartfelt gratitude for this memorial building will cause a never-ending sense Of and praise. Those who have been most directly interested know the difficulties and discourage ments that have been encountered and overcome in carrying on the great work of this grand institution, which is yet to broaden it's sphere to carry It's bless ings beyond the Limitations it has here tofore reached
 After we have dedicated this house and asked Gods blessing, you will be given an opportunity to visit the diff ferent rooms, and l hope In so doing you will be able 10 realize the enormous expense incurred, and that the old friends will be aroused to renewed vi. gor and that many new ones will be encouraged to come forward to partici- pate in the work.
 After prayer was offered all took the opportunity to inspect the building and admire it's beautiful simplicity.
 Light refreshments were then served to kue eotn Pahs'
 DESCRIPTION OF THE EXTENSION.
 The Extension Is of brick and gran ise construction, 30x42 feet, fire-proof, three stories and cellar. IL is the gift of Mrs. Helen McHenry Bradley. wife of the late George Lothrop Bradley, of Washington, b. C., and Pomfret. lt Is attached to the rear Of the southwest part of the main building.
 On the west end Is . soIarium, i7x9, of wood construction, and on each of the three floors Is sun parIor. The soIafium h the gift Of Mrs. James sprsgue Bard, of Brooklyn.
 The building Is wired throughout for electric lighting and house telephones. A q ,5fU heating and ventiIating plant, on the gravity system, has been instaIi- cd. Two large Plummer heaters are Co be used.
 Between the old and new parts are fire proof automatic doom: upon heat reaching 155 degrees it meits piece of wire, releasing achain to which weights are attached. and on the dropping of thee weighss the doom elose. The walls are soand-psoof, two thieknesses of Cabos's quilt being ussd. This is tho system used in eonservstofiss q musie.
 Ths insids q ths buildlng is pssttiIy tinfed, Iheae ass ne peeels tn the Aoom. nnh - cnn1nW = ee11h dust.