Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-04-30
Dedication CT the Presbyterian Church at Wayncs'
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The dedication of the Presbyterian Church s'b
Waynesboro' took place on last Sunday morn
ing. The morning was very unpromlslng' ram
falling until 0 o'clock, after which IL cleared
Off and a congregation assembled fully equal
to the capacity of the building. The spacious
gallery which has been provided for the colored
people was partially appropriated for the whites
as the space in the body of the church was not
sufficient TO accom- odate the large attendance.
Services in the Methodist and Baptist churches
were omitted that the congregations OF those
churches might have an opportunity to attend
the dedication.
The ministers present who took part IN the
religious exercises were Rev. B. NJ. smith, u. Dr.
of the U. T. Seminary, vino was invita- 70
preach the dedicatory sermon, Rev. WIN. Il.
Richardson, of Staunton, and Rev. Mr.. Gray
BILL pastor of the Waynesboro' Methodist
church
The excellent music furnished by the choir
led by Capt Stebbens on the beautihl new Or
gan added greatly to the interest ofthe occasion.
The voluntary, "'Ts a good thing to give
thanks unto the Lord was very impressively
sung and could not be surpassed in scientific
execution.
After prayer by DR.. Smith and the singing OF
the LIST part of the S4th Psalm, Rev. F. McCutch-
the pastor. TStd dCCOuut VI bIS HIS
tory of the church from its first organization to
the present time, showing its efforts for sepa-
rate existence from theTinkling Spring church.
1t was set off as separate church in 1876 and at
the present time possesses new and beautiful
house of worship, costing 81 ,20S &c. all of which
has been paid off to the last cent, and MEM
bership of one hundred and Twelve. The seats
are free and the invitation is extended to all to
come and occupy.
After prayerby Rev. Mr. Graybill of the NJ. E.
Church and singingthe l32nd Psalm thededica-
tory sermon was preached by Rev. DR.. Smith
from the 2sth chapter of Genesis. Is to 22nd
verse inclusive. DR.. Smith has lost none Of his
youthful viger and his able discourse was lis
| tened to with the most profound attention.
| At the close of the sermon, Rev. w. T. Rich
ardson led in earnest prayer to God for his
blessins-on the house and people. After sing
/ ing the 564th Hymn, the benediction was pro:
l nounced by DR.. Smith and the congregation
dispersed.
AT night, DR.. Smith preached from HaoakKuR
Srd chapter, II and IS verses.
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A PRoPHECY-The time will soon come
when Wholesale grocers and flour merchants
| will not deal in vegetables. Several OF THESE
merchants keep stale vegetables. Yeager get
them fresh every day and sells them very
| cheap Try him. II
I THE CHURCHES SUNDAY.-The pulpit OF TIT
Second Presbyterian Church was filled, morn
I ing and evening, by Licentiate R. E. Booker, o
Richmond, who preached very good sermons.-
He will be ordained minister by the Lexington
Presbytery which will hold its session IL
EWaynesboro' this week.
In the first Presbyterian Church the usua
services by the pastor were held in the morn
I ing. There were no services at night, as Rev
Mr.. Baker preached at the Lunatic Asylum II
the afternoon.
At Trinity Church, the Rector being ABSENT,
having accompanied Bishop Whittle to Lexing
=! ton,-ihe services il the morning " eFecoAanet
ed by Rev r. II. Phillips. There were no ser
vices in the evening.
| IL the Baptist Church ia the morning, til
Pastor, DR.. Manly, delivered an excellent ser
mon specially addressed to the Sunday Schoo
| scholars, who occupied the body OF tfe church
| The usual services were held in the evening.
| In the Lutheran and Methodist Churches the
usual services, morning and evening, were heit
I by the respective pastors thereof
| Rev. Dr. Martin preached In the West Enc
Chapel in the afternoon.