Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-10-01

aud furnished at am expense Of Sll 900.
lteN, 1, W, sllloMay, Of Boston, Architect.
IL Is a church Of medium size, containing
about 90 circular pews, with very COW
singing gallery, similar in style Ia that in
the church OF the Messiah in Montpelier,
II is neatly carpeted, and the seats cush-
Toned. The organ cost twelve hundred
dollars. II was made hy the Baumgarten
Co. at New Haven, c., is u pipe organ
entire, with pedal base and eight stops
VI course, first class instrument of large
size cannot be purchased for that sum,
but this one has good appearance, and
the quality of its tones is very agreeable,
1t seemed 10 be competent 10 fill the au-
dience room with music suitable for sane
tuary services.
We suppose the cause is indebted to Br,
Batohelder, of Castleton, for this Church,
more than 10 any other man, as he pro-
lected the enterprise, obtained the sub
soriptions 10 build il, and by his indomit-
able energy, continuous labors and perse-
verance has seen it completed and dodi-
Gated.
Mr. Joseph Adams, OF Fairhaven, father
Of A, y, Adams, the pastor Of the Society,
has also been very liberal in his eontribu-
tions to this enterprise, having already
given some 81 800, beside the gift of the
prettiest pulpit We ever saw. II is COM
posed of the pure, white marble OF IN"
Rutland quarry, with four panels OF varie-
gated, marbleized slate; in its general ap-
pearance. artistic proportions, and fine
polish, il is perfect gem of beauty.
/ There is "A marble cross ON each side OF
/ the pulpit, each cross having an inlaid
representation OF a heart in the center
These crosses correspond in style of work
manship with the pulpit itself, and We re-
gard them not only AS ornamental and
beautiful, but very appropriate. We love
10 see this emblem or Christianity in the
Church. Others, beside Brs. Adams and
Batcheldcr are also deserving great credit
for their contributions and labors in this
good work. The ladies OF the Society
have done their part OF it nobly. May
the great head Of the Church prosper
them abundantly in their laudahle under
taking
On Wednesday afternoon, we assisted
i'm the devotional exercises and an excel
4 lent sermon was preached by DIR, stebhinS
of Cambridge, Mas His subject was,
'0hfl~t Is the ' Inc anu Hli~liAhN ai' INV
branches" Ii was well written dis
course. and very imPrcssiycly and appro-
priately delivered.
1t was expected that Br. IL. CloSson
would preach in the evening, as he was
invited To- do, but he declined, and turned
the meeting into a social conference. him,
self taking the lead. Ill health prevented
our attendance, at the evening meeting,
lint we were informed that II was a prof,
liable accasi,1n, as DIR. Stebblns followed
Br. Classon in very acceptable remarks,
and several others also added their testi'
mony as to the value OF religious lie
and the consultations OF faith and hope
On Thursday morning DIR. Stobhlns oil
fered the prayer, and the sermon was
preached. preparatory 10 the recognition
Of the Church, by Rev. J.. G. Ware, ot
, Burlingtop Following this, Br. Adams,
the pastor, haptisod about twenty-five
persons and received somewhat over thir-
ty into the church, 10y giving them the
right hand of fellowship. 1t was solemn
ceremony, yet joyful, and drew tears from
many ewes. We were truly glad to see 50
large church gathered and instituted in
that place.
i In the afternoon. Br. Haven offered the
. PRAYER. and il fell to our lot to preach the
sermon. The choir then sung parting
hymn, and the joyful occasion was over
until We meet agaiu-it not ON eartl'--''
heaven.