The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-06-29
Dedication of the Baptist Church at
Vergennes.
HISTORY OF THE CHURCH.

The Baptist Society of Vergennes, al
though not as large body of worshipers as
the other denominations, have proved
themselves workers. Laboring under the
general ailment of religious societies, name
ly, scarceness of money, they have for years
held their services in the Town Hall. Such
able preachers as the Rev. Messrs. Free
man, d. D., Goadby, D. D., and Hibhard
have lead them through many vicissitudes,
and have aide d largely to their numbers.
Quite number of years ago, DR.. Free
man solicited sufficient money to build a
fine stone foundation wall, which was then
erected, but there the good doctor stopped
DR.. Gosdby took charge of the society, and
what was donated was invested until suf-
ficient amount was secured 10 continue the
work. Rev. Cbas. Hubbard came to the
society year since, and through his endea.
vors the work, 80 well begun by Drs. Free
man and Goady, has nearly reached com
pletion.
DESCRIPTION OF THE EDIFIcE.
A flne building has been erected which lie
an honor to the society and credit to the
city. The building is of wood, about 5Ox
SO, built under the supervision of E. Fl.
Daniels. Only the basement rooms are
entirely finished. They comprise lecture
room 50x50 and ~ feet high, and will seat
400, although nearly 500 were present at
the opening services. There are also re
cep'ion room, kitchen, dining OF supper
room, pantry or closet and large furnace
room. The main part Of the church inside
is yet to be completed The services wer.
held 10 the large lecture room.
The church was built by E. Fl. Daniels
| OF Nergennes; and is located on the south
west corner of Main and Water streets.
DEDICATION SERVICES.
The dedication services took place at 2 p.
m. Thursday opening with singing by q
selected choir composed of Mrs. J. G.
Hindes, Misses Eva Scovel, s. j. johnson
Ladd and Smith, assisted by Messre. M. f.
Barnes, J. j. Wright, r. III. Clapp and W,
e. Burt. The sin ing was excellent.
l. Invocation by Rev. II. n. Munger Of
the Methodist church of Vergennes
q. sit is good thing TO give thanks,
by the choir.
3 Reading of scripture q ohron. 9 C.
by Rev. John Goadby, ID. D., formerly IL
charge
4 Rev. Lyman Smith, of Whiting
then made an excellent prayer.
(Mr. Smith is one OF the Oldest minister
Of the Baptist society in New England.
8. Hymn by the chcir.
o. Sermon by Rev. M. A. Wilcox o
Burlington.
Mr.. Wilcox delivered very able ad
dress; text. ''Speak to the children o
Isiael that they 60 forward, Exodus IA 10
After the sermon Rev. MIR. Hubbard mad
some telling remarks, giving a statemedt O
the financial standing, and asking for
collection, which was taken, and a larg
amount collec d.
The prayer of dedication was then mad
by Rev. DR.. Ffamsi.
The exercises closed with an anthem b.
the choir.
Among the prominent ministers preser
were Rev. Joseph Freeman, D. D., O
Proctorsville; Rev. John Goadby, d d.
of Poultney; Rev. M. A. Wilcox, of Bur
lington; Rev. Lyman Smith, Of Whiting
Rev. j. p. Kellogg, of Mopkton Re,
II. Mott. Of Addison Rev. /. ID. Burwel
J of Hinesburgh; also others.
The room was filed. A great nan
ladies from adjoining towns were prestn nj
The organ was played by Miss O. 2. Z