The broad ax., 1913-10-11
THE SIXTH Anniversary AND
DEDICATION OF THE LOUISE
HOME FOB coLoRED BOYS WAS
A PLEASANT AFFAIR

DEDICATION OF THE LOUISE
HOME FOR coLoRED BOYS WAS
A PLEASANT AFFAIR
The Sixth Anniversary and Dedica'
tion of the Louise Training School Fol
Boys was celebrated Friday evening al
the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Mcdonald
613O Ada street. The program began
at 4 P. NJ. with the inspection of the
Administration Building, 6129 LOOMS
Boulevard, the Dining Hall and Nurs,
cry, 6124 Ada street and the Office
613O Ada street. The grounds were
decorated with American flags and
japanese lanterns by the viee-presi
dent, Mr.. Julius Brumfeld. A large
box of American Beauty Roses were
given by Judge Pinekney, which were
used to decorate the interior of the
home. At six O'Clock there was a
grand march by the boys between the
ages of five and twelve. After which
there was a military drill by the Older
boys, directed by Mr.. R. d. Lewis OF
the Eighth Regiment. The partiei
pants were applauded throughout the
drill by the large crowd that mad
gathered in the yards and on the side,
walk. 1t was pronounced remarkable
by Judge Merritt Pinekney, one of the
on-lookers. Music was furnished by the
Entre-Nous Band, while a delicious
luncheon was served. The history and
report Of the work was read by Mr.. J
Gray Lucas, a trustee of the school
Several sacred songs were rendered by
the choir of the st. Mary's Church
Walter Dennis and George Reed, boys
Of the home, entertained with patriotic
reeitations and a chorus of the Older
boys, directed by Mr.. WardswortI
Holmes, and accompanied on the piano
by Miss Della Cassell, sang plantation
melodies among which was Steal Away
Letters and telegram of regrets were
received from Governor Edward F
Dunno, Bishop Fallows, and Mr.. Charles
Virden of the Administration Depart.
ment of Springfield. Mr.. Holmes rem.
dered several solos. Rev. William
Edward Parker, Jr., late of San Fran;
cisco, California, but now of the Elk.
tension Department of the Presbyte.
Tian church, spoke of the need of the
work. He was followed by Rev. JEFF
ferson Of the Hope Presbyterian
Church, who spoke of the good work
being done as seen by himself. Mr..
viii 7. Davies, jailer of Cook county,
who is also the president Of the Board,
spoke and expressed his desire to still
help with the work. Dr.. Lyons Of the
Howard Association and a member of
the Board, gave encouraging words for
the future Of the work. Mr.. C. W.
Reed Of Pontiac gave inspiration to
the meeting with his helpful advice.
Miss Haynes, a Social Settlement
Worker, was next to speak. Mr.. W.
+. Reynolds, Superintendent Of the
Home and Aid Society and a promoter
of the work, spoke favOrably of its
future and expressed his desire to see
it properly supported. Lawyer F. L.
Barnett also spoke. Mrs. Mcdonald
then explained why the name had been
changed from the Juvenile Home for
Dependent Children to Louise Training
School for Boys, and told other things
Of interest concerning the work and
thanked her many friends for their
interest and support. Among the many
present were: Mr.. Jacob West, an
officer Of GlenEoOd Training School for
twenty-six years, accompanied by many
Of the probation officers Of the Juvenile
Court, Mr.. Hunter, chief probation
officer, who showed great interest
throughout the evening, Mrs. Win 7.
Davies, who helped to make the even
ing q pleasant one, Miss Boise, Miss
Gertrude Smith Of the North Side, who
is enc Of the best and strongest friends
Of the School and is also one of the
most honest and conscientious OtHesrs
nov serving in the Juvenile Court and
Is IiksEiss loyal TO her race.
lfrs- Mcdonald wishes to thank
sg4in an who have helped her during
TIE yesr.
MzABETH lfspoNA4D, :
eauufintundent.