Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-11-05
Albany.

East Albany.
ERECTION AND DEDICATION OF A
New CHURCH. some years past
. portion of the church and large
number of citizens in this vicinity have
thought it advisable either to move
the Free Baptist church to some
point near the postoffice in East Al
bany, or to erect new church edi-
fee. The matter has caused much
discussion, and has met with opposi-
ton by the church people and neigh
bors who are more conveniently con-
vened at the old church on the creek.
Last spring, however, measures were
taken to raise money to build a new
church. A site was selected, contri-
buttons pledged, and the new build
ing was projected and completed, to
be dedicated on the 2Sth ult. The
house stands some rods east of the
post-office, and is a substantial struc-
ture 80 by AZ feet on the ground,
with basement, which serves as a
vestry, kitchen, etc. The basement
is so finished as to be excellently
adapted to its uses. The church
room proper is nearly the size of the
building-a small portion only being
taken for entries-and comfortably
seats 200 persons. The desk and
singers seats are in the front of the
building, the pews occupy the rest of
the room; there is q centre and two
side aisles, with sufficient space in
front of the pulpit platform for con-
venience. The house is plainly but
neatly finished in hard woods. The
heating apparatus is below, and the
audience room is pleasant, comforta-
BILE and cozy, if that term can be ap-
piled. The entire cost of the build
ing, grounds, etc., is $1,520. This
sum has been pledged, and the pas
tor, Rev. r. w. Collins, reported
that the edifice would be dedicated
free of debt. The denomination held
quarterly meeting services in connee-
ton with the dedication ceremonies,
and the pastors from various
churches of the denomination were
present. The following was the
programme: 1st, organ voluntary ;
I'd, Doxology; 3rd, invocation, Rev.
j. M. Nelson; 4th, choir voluntary ;
9th, Scripture reading, Rev. S. w.
Cowell 9th, prayer, Rev. Mark At
wood; 18th, hymn, Rev. j. A. Glib
son 8th. sermon, Rev. A. P. Tracy,
North Danville, text, Isaiah 63 4: ;
9th, hymn, Rev. johnson 10th, f.
nancial statement, Rev. Collins ;
18th, prayer, Rev. E. Owen; 18th,
choir anthem; 18th, benediction by
the pastor. The attendance was
very large and the exercises of great
interest. Mr.. Tracy's sermon was
appropriate and excellent. Rev. E.
Owen, of Lyndon Centre, preached
in the afternoon from Mat. %: 8. A
contribution was raised in the after
noon to partially remunerate Mr.
Collins for his labor in the work OF
raising funds and upon the church
He was presented with $50 by E. c.
Rowell as the result of passing the
hat.
The quarterly meeting adopted the
following preamble and resolutions:
Whereas, the people of East Albany
have, during the present season, caused
to be erected this commodious hous,
of worship, and whereas, Rev. r
w. Collins has labored effectuall,
without regard to present compensation
and whereas, this house of worship ha
been dedicated to the service of the Lore
with no incumbrance resting upon it
therefore,
ResolUed, That the heartfelt thanks O
this Quarterly Meeting, and of the demon
nation are hereby extended to God, t,
the people Of East Albany, and to thei
pastor, Rev. R. W. Collins, for the sue
cess which has crowned their labors.
ResolUed, That the perpetuation of tn
success already attained demands unani
nifty and concentration Of effort upon tn
part of both church and community.
e. OWEN,
u. J. WHEELER, Com.
III. WAY