The Washington herald., 1911-03-17
EPISCOPAL HOME
DEDICATION HELD
Blessings Bestowed on New
Building by Bishop.
DONATED AT COST OF $4,000
Structure for FriendIcSs Children
Will Be known rs Eva :. Cochran
MemOrial-Rev. George W. Dudley,
in Sermon, Praises Work of Insti-
tutiOn-Ministers Attend Services.

Walking solemnly through each room
and giving it his blessing. Rt Rev. Alfred
Harding, Bishop Of Washington. dedi-
Gated the new building Of the Episcopal
Home for Children. Congress Heights.
donated at a cost of 5000 by Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Ewing, yesterday after
noon in the presence of Episcopal min
IstNrs and charity workers.
II was dedicated in memory Of the late
Mrs. Eva S. Cochran. mother Of Mrs.
Ewing. who first donated the land to the
home wnen it was begun about nine
years ago. and will he known as the Eva
s. Cochran Memorial Building.
Preceded ny the Emmanuel Church
vested choir and the company Of min
sters. bishop Harding entered the west
wing Of the building. Rev. W. -. Davcn-
port. pastor OF the Emmanuel Chur, h.
AraCosta, opened the exercises. which
were held in the main pa-lOr of the build
ing. and following reading Of the
scriptures and prayer by Rev. 9. r. Buck,
pastor OF St. PaUI's Church, Rock Greek
Cemetery, the sermon was preached by
Rev. George w. Dudley, pastor Of -.
STEPHENS Church.
Object of the Home.
He praised the work of the home. which
was founded not merely to house friend
less children. but to train them in the
straight. Christian life, to become indus
trious citizens, and willing workers in
the cause of humanity. Rev Mr.. Dudley
pointed out that the managers of the
home were responsible for the moral and
spiritual and physical welfare of the fifty
little children under their care, and urged
upon them the Importance of maintaining
the hOaC on the proper standards.
After Rev. Mr.. Davenport said the
PRAYER for the home. Bishop Harding
gave the formal blessing to the entire
building. and the services closed with the
singing Of the choir
As soon as arrangements can be COM
pleted one Of the old cottages composing
d part OF the buildings Of the home is TO
be completely remOdeled. This will be
done at the expense Cf Mr.. and Mrs.
Ewing The new building is striking in
its architectural effect. With an exterior
OF brick and stucCo. two stories in height,
with large pOrChes, IL commands a view
of the entire surrounding country. the 10
cation being known as ''HilbriGht."
1t is composed of two main cottages
connected by Il long hallway and kitchen.
All OF the rooms are large and excel
lently lighted by windows reaching down
to the floors which are hardwood. Each
cottage is supplied with two large dormi-
tories, including the ClasSrOOms, libraries,
and visiting rooms.
Present at Dedication.
Among the ministers present were Rev.
Dr. Robert Talbot, Rev. George + Dud-
ley, Rev. Charles r. Buck. Rev. Howard
G. England, Rev. A. S. Johns. Rev. w
J. D. Thomas. Rev. c. r. Sontag, and
Rev. Or. Russell
The board of trustees, who were pres
cnt, are Bishop Har ling, Henry P. Blair,
W. II. Singleton, DR.. w. c. Riycs,
Charles J. Bell John l.. Weaver. J.
HOldsworth Gordon, A A. Birney, Rev.
Mr.. Davenport, Mrs. w D. Davenport.
Mrs. R. ]. Earnshaw. and Miss Victorine
kOoncs.
officers Of the board. Of lady managers
are Mrs. Davenport, president; Mrs.
Henry Y. Satterlee, first vice president;
Mrs. A. A Birney, second vice president;
Mrs. William H Singleton, third vice
president; Mrs. J. n. Steed. recording
secretary; Miss Victorine Koones, cor
responding secretary. and Mrs. r. J.
EarnShaw, treasurer.
Henry p. Blair, William H Singleton.
and John l.. Weaver formed the building
committee in charge Of the erection OF
the new buildings.