Evening journal., 1916-05-27
Dedicate JOINT
CITY-COUNTY HALL
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time and trouble to ascertain the
facts.
Let me say in conclusion that the
thanks Of the citizens OF this city and
county are due to everyone who has
been instrumental in any way in the
securing and construction OF this
splendid building. II has been a no
table manifestation OF public spirit
professional capacity. business ability
and mechanical skill. II there has been
any criticism OF the work, it is not
generally known.
Lessons From Building
Among the many things to be proud
of. it seems 10 me there are two that
should be particularly mentioned;
81. II has been demonstrated that a
great public work can be accomplished
in our State within the appropriation
! without any suspicion Of dishonesty
or graft.
"2 Busciness men OF standing and
capacity have been willing TO devote
much of their time and talents to this
private interests This is the spirit
that ought to grow in our State. II is
growing stronger every day. and il
accomplish splendid results and mater
ialiv improve civic conditions here and
elsewhere.
81 cannot SPEAK Of the past history
Of the city and county; and | am not
inclined TO make predictions respecting
their future. ! know that Wilmington
has grown marvelously in recent years
in population. wealth and beauty; and
that this city building is none too good
or large for her more than one hundred
thousand people. know that New
Castle county is filled with intelligent
industrious and thrifty citizens; that
their homes are attractive, and theiI
fields as rich and beautiful as the sun
shines upon. For such people this
county building. costly as it is. will be
entirely justified, and the seat of Their
government will he no better than they
deserve.
"ln this old county of New Castle
historic streams and grounds are found
on every hand. and from colonial times
till now its territory has been sacred
TO the cause of liberty. It's citizens
have. in the main. stood consistently foi
the maintenance of the right, and there
is no danger they will ever stand fol
anything else.
"But interesting and attractive a. the
past may be. the future is more inter
esting and important still And while
we revere the memories of the good ant
great men who are gone. we arc more
concerned about the qualities ant
achievements of the men and womeI
now living and those yet TO he. May
thev contain all the good and none oI
the bad. May they he devoted 10 the
public service. considerate of the rights
Of others. and active in the promotion
Of peace. Justice and liberty in tho
world MAY they. above all things
else. he true and loyal to their State
and worthy Successors of the best that
have preceded them.
Dedicate the Individual.
"It Is said that no matter where .
native of this State may 60, he is a sor
s Of Delaware still lie may he hyphon
atcd in sense. hut it always seems t'
make him the better for his adopted
home. Devotion 10 their State has beeI
one Of the characteristics Of our peo
PIE. II is one Of the qualities that hai
made them successful. happy and con
tented. and given 10 the state nam'
and a record of which every citizen cal
fcel Justly proud.
"In dedicating this structure today
we win not have done our full duty un
less we dedicate ourselves. our thoughts
and acts. to the service IL represents
Nav this house Of business. this homl
Of government. this temple Of justice
encourage. strengthen and inspire us al
to greater efforts for the common good
greater devotion 10 the public veal"