Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-15
THE NEW METHoDLsy 0BURcJ

THE NEW METHODIST CHURCH.
The occupancy of their new church ed-
nee by the Methodist Episcopal society of
Brttieboro is an event of considerable local
Importance. The organization of this society
dates from the year 1887, and their first house
of worship was located on Canal street, and
was afterward sold to the Universalists. In
1877 the brick church ON School street was
erected Here the society-nevera powerful
one in point Of wealth or understanding
to hold their meetings until May, 1872. when.
for various reasons, the ediice was abandon.
ed ana sold, and the society have since wor-
shipped in the lower town hall. During the
nine years, however, that the society have
been destitute of church edifice. and. in
deed, for years previous, they have dreamed
OF the time when they could have a new house
OF their own, in a central locality, and own il
free OF debt. After long waiting, and through
great rain and effort, this suspicious time has
at length arrived The new structure was
begun in April, 1880, on the site formerly oe-
oupled by the barn of the old Revere House.
II is built of brick, in the Queen Anne style.
from drawings furnished by w. II. Hayes of
Elmira, n Y. The site chosen necessitated
large amount of stonework for the foundation
some 300 perches-which was laid by Mr..
Francis Williams of Gill, Mass. Mr.. o. Bal
ley furnished the cut stone, aud the woodwork
was done by Geo. H. Guernsey Of Montpelier.
The exterior dimensions of the building are
5Ox7O feet, and the taller of the two spires
attains height of about 30 feet In the
basement is located large and we'll appointed
chapel, together with classroom. ladies'
parlor, and other desirable accessories. The
audience room is abundantly lighted by side
windows OF enamelled glass, with plain colored
glass borders, and with rose windows in front
and rear. The freseo work, by N. Osgood
SNOW OF West Randolph, is tasteful aud ef-
teotiYe, and all the Appointments are in keep
ing with the character of the structure. The
puipit-a gift from Mr.. Wilder Harris, the
venerable patriarch of the sooiety-together
with the pulpit furniture, pews and stairwork,
was furnished by @. d. Sanborn of West Ran
dolph. Messrs. O. Morse a. Co. of Boston
supplied the upholstery, and Houghton &
kueeh the carpets. The amount of money
thus far expended upon the work-whieh has
mostly been raised by subscription-is about
Sl5, 900, and the additional amount required
to complete it will be from $500 TO $1,000.
10 Rev. ID. E. Miller, the energetic pastor of
the society for the past three years, and to the
other members of the committee having the
matter in eharge-namely, Meesrs. John @.
Howe, w. II. Geddes, A. V. Nav, o. L. Mi
ner, Wilder Harris and A. G. Davenport
much credit is due for the accomplishment of
SO Important and laborious a work. The la-
aies OF the society, too, by their unwearied
labors, have raised over 500. which they
have expended for furnishing the church.
The society feel that they owe a deep debt of
gratitude to members Of other Brattleboro
societies, and 10 the public generally. for the
generous and substantial aid which has been
accorded In the furtheranos of the cherished
OBJECT now 20 happily accomplished