The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1877-07-11

CHURCH DEDICATION Trinity Evan.
gelicai Lutheran Church of this place was
dedicated TO the service Of Almighty God
on Sunday July 8, 1877. The body of
the church was filed to o~verf1owing with
an eager, expectant mass OF worshipers.
The fioral decorations were exceedingly
line; on the altar rested q large cross, while
the baptismal fount was literally covered
with lilies, yerbenas, and other flowers.
From the centre of each of the arches of
the chancel swung hanging baskets filed
With trailing vines OF unsurpassed lowell
ness, and on the reading desk and pulpit
rested graceful bouquets of finest flowers.
The dedicatory services were read by
Rev. A. NJ. Milestone, and the sermon
preached by DIR. Conrad, OF Philadelphia.
Alter services a collection was made TO
pay the debt OF the church, some 81, 500.
The amount desired, with the exception
oi about $3.50, was subscribed, and we un
derstand that that amount was made up at
The evening meeting. Great credit is due
10 The congregation irf their energy in
building such u fine house of Worship, as a
large number Of those called upon to con
tribute were persons who had lost their
homes either IN the lire Of ~ or 10. We
understand that the building aud lot cost
between twenty "a aud twenty-five
thousand dollars.
The church stands on Main street I9
tween Tie Cisebeer Block and the resi-
tiencc oi Hon. ". ). Baer, and is "A hand
some two-sIory brick edirce built after the
Johannesburg school 81 architecture. Tie
external appearance OF the building, the
Sunday School and Council Rooms we
have described upon u previous occasion,
and We pass them for the auditorium.
II ascent To this room is by two spacious
flights OF Stairs. TO the right and LETT of the
main entrance; these stairways being
guarded by u heavy walnut railing. The
entrance Is by large double doors
In Inc centre and single doors to the
right and left. The room is Sc Y 40 feet,
with ceilings 20 feet in heighti. The
chancel Is built in the Corinthian STYLE,
the root or apex being supported by pillars,
between which stands HE pulpit, an ele-
CANT piece of French walnut. Immedi-
ateiy IN front OF the pulpit rests the altar,
q Inc specimine OF workmanship made OF
The same material as the pulpit. On the
right OF the altar is placed the reading
desk shile the bapiismal fount rests ON
the lett. The chancel is furnished with
exceedingly handsome French walnut
chairs upholstered with plush. Immedi-
ately In The rear of the pulpit is a large
stained glass window placed there by the
lady members OF the congregation US a
mark OF their esteem Tor their beloved pas
Tor, Rev. A. NJ. MILESTONE. The win
dow i~scecorated with devices e~mblenat.c Al
of the doctrins taught by the Lutheran
Church; at the top and centre is The cross,
on The right side below is an open bible
and on the lett the law, beneath these are
the sheath anil the cup.
On the right of the c~llancel is a neat
marble tablet on which this inscription is
engraved: I'm memory of Rev. G. f.
Heyer, born July 10. 1893, died Nov. Z,
1873. Resurgat."
The pews are of ash trimmed with wal
nut n are arranged in q semi circle with
a seating capacity Of between four and five
hundred. In the rear of the room Is a
large and conveniently arranged organ
lott. finished IN ash and walnut and fur
nlshed, through tie efforts of w. Ii.
HHPPSi, L9ir Win ouC VI TIC CiCtltSt,
most v~oluminous, sweetest toned Burdeit
organs we have ever listened 10. In the
centre OF the church hangs an immense
but m~arvelouslY beautiful chandelier sus-
tanning twenty four lamps which shed a
scfl, subdued. mellow light over the entire
room adding greatly to its attractiveness.
In addition 20 this chandelier there are
two pretty side lights in the chancel, OF
three lamps each, and two on the organ
lott. The ceilings are covered with tastey
designs in tucco work. The light comes
streaming in. wonderously mellowed and
shaded through stained glass windows, all
OF which have been placed there by loving
friends as mementoes of loved hes who
have passed over the river. The floor is
covered with a pretty and tastey three ply
carpet of drab and white. So perfect Is
every q thing in keeping with another,
so well are colors and designs blended,
SO graceful is the entire uniformity, that
II Is beyond the powers of our poor pen to
describe the effect; but this much know
we that the congregation can congratu-
late themselves on having as handsome q
church as w the most fastidious Gould
to worship in.
We cannot close our article without giY-
at least a mite OF credi. to him TO
whom so much credit tor the construction
this magnificent addition to our town is
due, Rev. A. NJ. Milestone for ii is ia a
great measure owing TO his untiring ener-
ey and perseverance, that the building was
brought TO such a speedy completion.