The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1868-10-15

when, through the estimates and perscssions OF
Mr.. Jeremy Mackey, and the Pastor, the Bull
ding Committee were induced to commence the
work. each one pledging himscf to do all he
could to lessen the expense. This they did,
and the building stands completed, at cost Of
s.. 600 LEES than the lowest estimate. We will
not take time to note the difficulties of the
work. Helping hands, and cheering words,
and generous, substantial gifts were given by
many friends at home and abroad, and there
have been no delays for lack OF funds. The
Pastor, the Building COMMITTEES, the Ladies,
and the Children have all worked hard, and
have never allowed obstacles to stop them; and
the work stands as crownng victory of perse-
verance, good management, libcrality and, most
of all, Gods blessing.
The architecture of tho Church ia Roman
csque in style. The size is 45 by 75 feet, with
s. tower projecting FIVE feet. The spire is 132
feet high. The walls of the main room arc neat
ly frcscoed-the work by Faulkenreck & kei-
mig, of Elizabeth, n. j., who have therein
shown themselves masters of the art The in
side painting was by Mason Took, of our bor-
ough and reflects great credit on his taste and
skill The builders, r. r. Cress, master ma
son, and Messrs. Garis & Houser, master car
penters, have ever been prompt and obliging
and the whole structure evidences clearly that
for neat and even difficult workmanship, our
citizens need not so outside of our own borough.
We are glad to see the people understand this,
rs all the mechanics who, on the Church, 80
well displayed their ability, have been eagerly
sought for, and are now overpressed with work.
The building cost, in round numbers, without
furniture or bell, $4,000. 1t has been most
neatly furnished, by the Ladies', including 4
very comfortable and pleasant study, for 81 200.
The Bell, the gift of the Sabbath School, cost
$3.50. The lot cost 50, 200. The elegant and
supurb Bible the pulpit, was the gift OF
Thomas McElrath, Esq, of New York city
The Hymn Books were presented by the In
fant Class, and the pulpit furniture by the Sum
day School
The building thus described, Was dedicated
on Thursday last, October Sth. Aninteresting
programme had been arranged, and was, in
the main, carried out. At the afternoon meet
ing, the Pastor presided The exercises we're
opened by an Anthem from the Choir, which,
under the leadership of Mr. Ed. II. Hibler did
him and them great credit as well as added
vastly to the spirit and interest of the occasion
The pieces were appropriately selected.
the parts well sustained the solos admira-
bly, executed, and leader and members show
ed that they had taken pains to prepare fci
the occasion and were able to meet il salts
fsctorily. The Rev. VIM. nj. Ridgway, of
the 81, L. Church, the Rev. David Tully. of
Belvidere, Of the Presbyterian Church, Rev
a. mcWIlia ms, OF BushkiIl, of Ref. Church,
and Rev Henry Seifert, of Luih. Church.
took part in the pulpit exercises of the sf
ternoon, while the Sermon-an admirable
and able oae-was preached by Rev. John
Hall. ID. D. of n. Y. City, and the Dedica-
tory Prayer was offered by the Rev. VIM. c,
Cuttell, ID. ID. President of Lafayette COL
lege.
The financial statement showed debt Of
81 ,S75 on the buildiug, and 81 500 on the
Lot. 81 200 was secured during the day
towards liqudatlng this debt, and steps are
being taken which It is expected will further
reduce il.
In the evening Interesting services were
held, at which the Pastor presided Revs
Scribner and Barrett. former Pastors Of the
Church, gave addresses. and letters from
Revs. johnson. Miller and Cain also former
Pastors, were read, expressing deep inter-
est in the Church, and sincere regrets at
their inability 10 be present and take part in
the exercises.
An article was read, from DR.. VIM. p
Vail, n former resident of the Borough and
Elder of the Church, in which he presented
Interesting items concerning its early Ills
tory and some prominent residents of 80
yearsago.
The Rev. Mr.. Garrison of Dinsnan's Fer
ry, and the Rev, Il. A. SAMSON, of Bairs-
town, took part in the exercises
The day was propitious, the Church well
filed, and The Congregation may well con-
graduate Their selves On the auspicious ope-
ming TO their new building