The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1882-02-24
THE new PREsBYTERIAN CHURCH
ITS DEDICATION on SUNDAY LAsT-A DEs-
CRIPTION OF THE BUILDING.

Mr.. Geo 4. KiHkead, one Of the building
committee, has. very kindly furnished US With
the following account of"the dedicatory ser
vices at the new Presbyterian church, in this
place, on Sunday last, sand also the append
ed description of the elegant edifice, (which
IS indeed an ornament to our town
The new Presbyterian church, a"beautiful and
comfortable house Of worship. was dedicated to
Almighty God on last Sabbath morning 10th inst.
Inc day was wet and tie streets slippery. but tho
people would not allow themselves to be deprived
Of the spiritual entertainment Of this occasion
hence the appointed hour found q fine large audi
ence in Attendance. The services were opened with
voluntary by the choir. The singing it is pro
per to say Just here was delightful feature Of the
day. The pieces re well chosen and their reudi-
tion showed the members of the choir to be gifted
ana culUVeted Yocalists and the organist fine
musician. The singing was strong forcitle we'll
timed, and its effect was not infrequently thrill
congregation, but now Of Catasauqua, Pa, deliv-
cred the dedtcatory sermon, taking for his text
John ", le-24 Mr.. HARRISON. in coming among
US on this occasion, revived old and sacred reeol-
leetions, and his presence and preaching were ex-
GIgeedLngIy edliying to all who saw and heard him.
hIs sermon was A learned, practical and eloquent
enort, breathing spirit so large, free, so GER
tain, as to impress itself fndeiblv upon the hearts
and consciences Of all who listened to him
Keys; W b. Carr Of I.atrobe, T. r. Jones pas
70 @e0I Ot Ile congregational church, Ebensburg. and
y. q Barnes, of Kane, Pa. were present and took
par P IA the exercises, the Rev. gentleman first
Services we're held again in the afternoon, and
aesplye p the lnclemency of the weather large and
appreciattve audience greeted the preacher. who
at this service was Rev. Mr.. Carr who by the way.
tiiaue tlnssII OeiONed by the congregation thTO'
NJ NJ hlna @ anu etnclent preaching to them during
me past sumner and present winter. they being
without n regulSr pastor. His sermon on this Oc-
casion showed rigid research, accurate ANALYSIS
ana 9eep devotion to his high and sacred calling.
IN adqltion to the ministers already named. Rev.
A ). Morrison. Of the Disciples church was pres
ent and assisted in the exercises
services for the third time were held IN the even
ing, Nhcn the house was filed to overfowing with
an intelligent and interested audience. Rev. Har-
T.son Sgan preached, taxing for his subject the
impressive and edffvfng.
Ihus was spent one Of our sweetest sabbath DAYS
the remembrance whereof shall long be cherished
The day was an illustration of the outward man
Perishing and the inward man renewed day by
CAV. me outward day was uninviting. The rains
descended and the Hoods came the winds blew and
the clouds lowered and threatened No rainbow
no sun. The streets were wet. icy and dangerous /:
YET We raised up into heavenly places fn Jesus
ChTlst, teil not, but became renewed in strength
and faith and hope and hope and love.
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDING.
The church is built of Philadelphia pressed brick
with ONO stone trimmings. and IL OF modern de-
sign The plans and Specifications we're prepared
by A; l. Dorr, architect. of st. Cathsrines Cana
da, The auditorium is 50x32 feet. with recess In
rear OF pulpit for the choir and n vesUbule in front
me ceiling is arched and finished in white. while
the side walls are Of light bl1e. The windows are
Of stained glass. set in loaded sash and were man
ufactured in Buffalo. N. Y The pews and puIpft
are OF ash. trimmed with walnut. and are acknovI-
edged TO be unsurpassed for neatness and comfJ
Inc floors viii be covered with 3-ply ingram CARPET
The building was completed within n year from
the time it decided by the congrega ton TO
puld az cost of 50 600 including price Of lot Of
ground.
tractor from Erie, under the supervision Of his
foreman, Mr.. Chas. Marks. and too much praise
cannot be given to these gentlemen for the work
manlike manner in which the work has been done