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DEDICATION OF BALLARD BUILDING, MACON, GA.

MRS. LIVA A. SHAW.

The dedication of Ballard Building took place Thursday, February 14th.
The services were attended by a large number of the patrons and friends
of the school, among the latter some of the leading white citizens of
Macon. After the opening exercises, short addresses were made by Prof.
Zettler, Superintendent of Bibb Co. schools, Dr. Greene, a leading
colored physician, and the following city pastors; Dr. Warren, First
Baptist; Dr. Jennings, First Presbyterian, and Mr. Miller, Washington
Avenue Presbyterian, (Colored). These were followed by Corresponding
Secretary Dr. Beard, of New York.

The music was appropriate and beautiful, and made a deep impression upon
some of our white friends, who were both pleased and surprised. Prof.
Zettler gave expression to his interest in all educational matters in
this county, and renewed his assurances of good will and gratitude if he
can do even a little to help on a good cause.

Dr. Warren said that he had known this school and church through all its
past history, having been present at the dedication of the old church
twenty years ago. He has watched the growth, and considered the
character of the influence here exerted, and so far as he can judge, it
has been, and is, elevating. He spoke of the value of a practical
education, and he said he could trust these Yankees with their skill and
energy to make the training they are giving in this school eminently
practical. He expressed gratitude for the privilege he has had of
knowing and loving a number of teachers and pastors engaged in labor
here, and he invoked the divine blessing upon all these consecrated
women who have left their homes and friends to do this work among the
poor and needy.

Dr. Jennings spoke to the young people of the need of a high aim and
firm purpose in accomplishing any important work in life. His words were
full of inspiration to the young men and women who heard him. He stood
upon the broad platform of Christian brotherhood, and while he
congratulated the American Missionary Association upon the grand work
being done, he especially congratulated the citizens of Macon, all of
whom are reaping the benefits of this work.

Dr. Greene's message was one of counsel and instruction for his own
people. He dwelt upon the generosity of the donor of this beautiful
building with its furnishings, the im