New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-07-03
THE MEMORIAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
THE CORNERSTONE LAID AT WASHINGTON ON THE
ANNIVERSARY OF GARFIELD's ASSASSINATION.
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THE CORNERSTONE LAID AT WASHINGTON ON THE
ANNIVERSARY OF GARFIELD's ASSASSINATION.
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WASHINGTON, July 2-The cornerstone OF the
Memorial Christian Church laid here at q
o'clock this evening, the event marking the
first anniversary of the assassination of Presi-
dent Garfield. who was member and trustee
of that church The little wooden building known
for many years as Christian Chapel has been re-
moved and the church will take its place, occupy
ing the same site in Vemont-ave. The new struc-
ture will be of brick with stone trimmings, and of
Gothic architecture. 1t will have an auditorium Ga
feet inches by II feet inches, chapel or lecture
room in the rear 27 feet by 90 feet,
q study 13 feet square. and ladies' parlor. The
seating capacity will be about 500.
The ceremonies attending the laying of the cor
ner-stone were of unusual interest, and in many
points very impressive. Seats were placed on the
sub-aoor, which formed vast plat
form There were several thousand people
present, the crowd extending from out into the
street. and all the adjacent windows being filled
with attentive spectators. Music was furnished by
the Sunday-School. accompanied by the parlor or
gan and with congregational singing. The Rev.
DR.. Butler, pastor Of the Lutheran Church,
made the opening prayer and read selections
from the Bible. President Hinsdale of Hiram Col
lege, made the address, giving the history of the
Christian Church from its foundation by Alexander
Campbell. His reference TO President Car
field at the close of his address was
especially appropriate and impressively touch
ing He was followed by the pastor, the
Rev Mr. Power, who briefly reviewed the progress
of the denomination since the organization in
Washington in 1S43 Mr.. Power then went tc
the cornerstone and placed within a cop
per box set in the cavity package contain
ing among other papers, photo-ithograph OF the
enogy delivered by Mr.. Blaine on President Gar
field q copy of the memorial service at Cleyeland !;
a work by President IIinsdale on President Garheld
and education; catalogues of Hiram and Bethany
Colleges; list of officers and members
chapel This copper box is sealed, and large Hat
stone laid above H. -.
On the stand were Representative Pettibone, OF
Tennessee "a pupil of President Garfield, and Repre-
sentative Willis, of Kentucky, prominent member
of the Disciple Church in that State So
the church. though suggesting that. If preferred.
$500 b. used towarJ a memorial window; 1t was
MOI until after he death of the late
President that the name Memorial Christian
Church was given to the proposed
new edifce The old pew occupied by the Presl-
dent, his mother and wlie-the three always sl1llhg
in the slip togcther-wil be transferred to the new
church and placed in as nearly corresponding To-
cation as be with the difference
of the two buildings. The estimated
cost of the church is $4,000, oil tins
sum $4,000 having been paid in. Many
contributions from persons who WISH 10
contribute to memorial associated with the mem
ory of President Garfield, and who have no other
interest in this demonstration. These Contributions
are received from all parts o. the country.