The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-04-12
Con.ecr..,on of grace Church.

vas attended by fine congregations,
many being in attendance from Akron
Kent, Warren, and other places. The
lay was one of the most beautiful of
Spring, and the officers and members
Of Grace Church Parish are to be con-
graduated that the exercises were SO
pleasantly enjoyed by SO many inter-
ested friends. The regular Censecra-
ton Service, at II q. m, was conducted
ia the following order:
PsalmXXtV =. ......The Bishop and Clergy
The Request for Consecration-R ad by George
Fairchild, Esq. Senior Warden.
The Service of Conservation. THE Bishop
The Sentence Of Conservation. Rev s.W. Garrett
CONSERVATION prayer. ..Ihe Bishop
DIVINE SERVICE.
Morning Prayer. r..............R Rev. Hugh Bailey
ADsolutlon -....--.-..--.... ..Ihe Blshop
PROPER PSALMS.
Psalm LAXAIV.. Rev, l. E. Hammond
Psalm chi ......... ......R Rev. A: R kic1er
Psalm CAPAIl ............... Rev. Z. s. Avery
PROPER LESSONS.
1st Kings, VIII, 20 to 63. Rev. W. H.Gallagher
Hebrews c x, 10 to 2S... Rev. G. w. Williams
Creed and Prayers Rev. e. r. Sweetland
dymnal 1Io line Kector
COMMUNION SERVICE.
The Gommandments; Rev G. avery
The Gospel. St John ii. '. Is, Rev. r. L. Ganter
Hymnal 217 17.....................Ol Old Hundredth
The sermon. Rev. Y. P. Morgan, of Cleveland
THE HOLY COMMUNION.
The Prayer for the Church Militant, Rev Re I'm r. NJ
Hall.
The EShortation. .............. ...........
Bidding Prayer and Conservation. The Bishop
The Confession. n................-.........
The Absolution. Observation-Disclosures. The Bishop
hymn ::...-............... .....Ihe hecuor
M Inc Dlstripu.ioh :......
The Gloria in Excels.s. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Inc beneuictlon. -.......--.Ihe Dishop
At p. m. the clergy and officers of
the Church, together with invited
guests, enjoyed the hospitality of Mr.
and Mrs. Geo. E. Fairchild, at their
residence, on North Chestnut street.
AT 5: p. M, Rev. 8. w. Garrett,
of Hudson, presented an interesting
essay, followed by remarks from the
Bishop.
AT the evening service, Rev. Mr..
GallaG her, of Painesville. o., delivered
an interesting sermon.
The music for the occasion, by the
choir, assisted by Mrs. Carrie r. Griffin
and Miss Clara Knapp. was very en-
joyable.
Noticeable in the congregation was
Judge r. P. Spalding and wife, ot
Cleveland, who have been very liberal
contributors to the Church, and who
enjoyed with its people the pleasure OF
seeing it free from encunbrance and
dedicated for worship to the use o
| the Parish.
Thus passed the most eventful day
in the history of Grace Church, Ra
VIENNA.
Another Pleasant Surprise Party
One of the pleasant social events o
the week was the gathering of som,
thirty or forty young people at the res
idence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Almon Chit
tenden, corner of Main and Prospec
streets, on Wednesday evening last
the occasion being surprise birthda.
party to their daughter, Miss Mar,
Chittenden. A number of that youns
lady's most intimate friends, with th,
approval and consent of her parents
planned and executed this pleasan
affair in most satisfactory manner
On the afternoon of the said day Mis-
Chittenden was invited to take te
with friends in another part Of town
and on her return home at evening
found the house filled with merry
hearted people, who with smiling face
and happy words received their youni
friend with cordial congratulations
which brought forth most earnest ex
CARNATIONS of surprise and wonder tha
were indeed pleasing to those partici
pating in the sport.
After spending some time in socia
chat, playing games, &C., the compan.
were invited to the large dining room
where tables were laden with mos
tempting viands, and after all wer,
seated, Mr.. O. A. Myers, in behalf o
the company assembled, presented
Miss Chittenden with an elegant EN-
bossed plush cabinet album and fin,
gold ring, addressing her with the fol
lowing appropriate remarks:
Miss Mary: There is, perhaps, nc
occurrence in life which brings an in
dividual fonder recollections than s
good surprise. If we may be allowed
| to Judge from your actions and your
appearance upon your return to youl
home this evening, we may be safe il
saying that you were greatly surprised
1t affords US all great pleasure to meet
| with you on this occasion in the cele.
anniversary. 1t is now my pleasant
duty to extend this surprise still far
ther, and in behalf OF your many
friends, make you the recipient of these
| beautiful presents, which you will
please to accept with the good wishes
of all.
Miss Chittenden responded by re
turning her sincere. thanks for the un-
expected tokens of friendship, leaving
the mpression with all that such deeds
OF kindness will Tighten the heart ant
brighten the days through the coming
Years of life.
After enjoying the elegant supper
the company dispersed, delighted with
The pleasure of the evening and trust
ing that the friendships already formed
may be more firmly united and thai
many more such gatherings may be
enjoyed.
Assessors Meeting.
The Township Assessors of this
County met at the Auditors office or