Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-04-26
,Dea,cation Of TRINITY vi. e. Chnrch.

When the first notes from the rich-voiced organ
burst forth in the voluntary which began the exer-
cses at halEpast two o'clock, yesterday afternoon.
every seat in the house was occupied, and as many
chairs as room could be found for also filled;
therefore everything was still, for there could be
none OF the hustle of coming in and seating-there
were no seats The platform tastefully adorned
with white flowers, with an ivy running over and
around the desk as naturally as if had always chung
to IT, On the bracket in front of the desk was
beautiful bunch of callas, and the right and left
were stands of smaller blossoms. The Rev. G. N.
Smith whose jealous efforts in the building of the
church has made him familiar with every brick in
its walls. came forward when the voluntary ceased
and gave the following sketch of its history;
Trbree wears ago, when by the appointment of
pishon Ames-with whose presence we are favored
fo-day-I found my field of labor in Worcester, the
PARK street society was worshiplng in well-located
hnt small and indifferent house, seating about six
bundrad nprsons For years 1t had been full to re-
pletion. Two years PRIOR to my appointment mere,
q branch society had eft the old churcn, carrying
with ii about one hundred OF Its members besides
members of the congregation and Sunday school,
But the old church edifee was again soon iilled.
For years, much was felt and sad OF tne Necessity
ne n more spacious and beautiful church; but, the
the society being financially feeble, no real purpose
io build was reached until two years ago last Jan.
more, and the fears of many Q book was opened for
subscriptions. Such was the encouragement met
with that q fitting site was sought, Through
train of interesting circumstances have ever re-
@arded proyidental, on May u, 1870, we closed
Contract by which we secured the charm
ing estate of Hon. Thomas Ii. Dodge, one Of
fhe most beautiful and eligible sites for our church
f,hin the limits of the city. On the 18th of July
Last We laid with appropriate services, the corner
stone As the browning result of our labors, we
meet to-day gratefully and joyfully to unite in
secratlng our completed temple to the service of
Tba entire cost of our enterprise is about 100000
AID continuing wholly our efforts thus far TO the
1;mits Of our own congregation and the
nhnrch being financially feeble, Il has cost
sacrifice and heroic endeavor. But united,
arfnI nprsistent endeaEor mas, by the Divine bless
no risen above all obstacles, and enabled us TO
iea This SPACIOUS beautiful house to the bishop for
pnnsecraton to-day; with capacity OF easy sittings
For iA00 nersons. The design was furnished by
g. muei j f. Thayer Esq, of Boston, architect
Si.oSe genius needs no further eulogy than the
tnsa Itself The house, according to competent
sndSes who have examined the work, is thoroughly
3u niS{ N material aud finish, under the
ni,nt care Of the contractors, A I. Burgess u Co.
~ this city, masons and J: J. Rawson Brother
os Roston. architects. The upholstering Is the
work of j. ID. Ohollar Co., CT TINS c'ty Inc
cock with four dils, that adorns the tower Is the
yorLmapshi of e. Howard & 70, OF Boston, us
a,.o 3COO pound bell soon to so INTO the tower,
which have the pleasure 10 acknowledge vs. the
iii Of the clizens Of this city Every religious So
ity being represented, take this occasion 10 ex'
ra:s gratefully our acknowledgment for the noble
gift, and especially to our excellent FRIEND H0ni