Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-06-13
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God-Revs. VIM Ryland ana henry sneN
officiating. James X Polk, then Presidens
OF the Cuited States, several members OF his
cabinet, and other Distinguished statesmen
were present on that occasion.
At that time the northern portion OF the city
was sparsely populated. since then the growth
of the city has been rapid, and the wants OF the
neighborhood demanded larger church accom-
modations. To meet this, the congregation de-
cided to tear down theold building and erect q
new: On the 4th OF June, 1872, the closing
services were held, the sermon OF the day being
preached ey kev. George H,ldt, former pastor.
On the I'D of last December the lecture room
was opened. Now the audience room and the
entire building Is completed, and will be dedi-
Gated cate on sabbath next, june 10. Bishop Ames
tory services, and Rev. III. A. Cleveland will
officiate at p m
TIE NEW cHrRcH
is remarkably well adapted to the purposes for
which it has been erected, being in its appeint-
ments inferior TO none in the city. Its exterior
appearance is neat and symmetrical, an orna.
ment TO Massach usetts avenue, on which it
stands, and is seen from the adjacent streets
9Th and 10th. The plan of the building is cru
ciform. The length IO4 feet, breadth of nave
40 feet inches, transept 80 by 80 feet The
front elevation rests on a bold, moulded granite
base faced in the neatest styie with Wishing
ton front brick, with its spacious walnut foli-
ing doors, uniting with a grand lofty couplet
crate stone arch and medallion cornice above.
These, with the subordinate side vindews pro-
duce an imposing effect Entering the yesti
bule, it Wilt be found embellished by stucco
moulding = center piece and pendants - and
cbastely frescoed. On either side of the yesti-
bule there Is a classroom Next comes the
lecture and Sunday school room, carpeted
throughout and furnished with ali the redui-
sites for success in the great work of Sunday
school instruction. In full view from the stand
there are two large and neatly furnished class
rooms, with ground glass sliding fronts SO as To
unite them with the school room when needed
Beyond these are two other class rooms, with
sliding doors between and thereby convertible
when occasion NAV require into spacious par-
lors.
The above mentioned rooms are separated by
q corridor twelve feet wide, which leads direct
to the beautifully stained glass entrance of the
infant school room, which 10 twenty four feet
by twenty feet clear of the walls. The arrange
ment of this department, Is unique, and is re-
markabiy well adapted to the purpose for which
1t was provided.
THE AUDIENCE ROOM
Is reached by two spacious and easy stair cases.
IL Is crueiform shape-eighty.twofe feet IN length,
exclusive OF the vestoule-w1dth OF nave forty
three rect eight inches, transept htty feet.
Inere are sixteen large semi. circular head
windows with handsome inside shutters, and at
the center OF each mead is beautifully stained
glass medaliion; The windows In front are Of
stained glass. The walls and ceiling are fres-
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