Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-14
A Beautiful Edifice for Worship in
the East End Ready for Dedi-
cation Next Sunday.
ENTIRELY PAID FOR BY ONE MAN.
Now Standing With Open Doors, Awaiting
the Coming of Congregation,
Pastor and Sexton.
1T is COMPLETE IN ITS EVERY DETAIL
Not to Cost the censisoy.to.bs Single Penny for its
Construction

as ST. Mark Memorial Reformed Church,
East End, will be consecrated and another
handsome and substantial place of worship
will be added to Pittsburg's long list OF edi-
fees devoted to Christianity.
The morning service, beginning at II
o'clock, will be conducted by Rev. E. A.
TruxalI, of Westmoreland county, and the
evening service by Rev. Cyrus }. Musser,
OF Huntingdon, Pa.
st. Marks Church will begin career
that is strikingly peculiar to itself, and
! probably without parallel in the history
of the country. The conditions, briefly
stated, are handsome little stone editice,
old English style of architecture, most
tastilv fitted up within. with every conven-
ience thai could be desired. without pastor,
membership. congregation or consistory.
1t will simply stand with open doors, invit-
ing those who will to come, the only induce
ment being the worship of God.
Origin of a Very Unique Church.
Its origin dates back to nearly two years
ago. Mr.. 3. Wolff, Jr., the gentleman who
erected the building, was at that time
member of Grace Reformed Church, this
city. Certain differences arose in the con-
gregation, however, and Mr.. Wolff with
drew. Shortly after this ne decided to es-
tablish n church of similar denomination in
the East End, and finally purchased lot
fronting 20 feet on North Highland avenue
and running back 1S5 feet on Howard
street.
Ground was broken for the foundations
over a year ago, and since that time Mr..
Wolff has given the work his personal atten-
tion. Everything has been done in accord
ance with his wishes, and the items of ex-
pense have not been counted.
The sole idea was to make the structure
thoroughly servIceable in every particular,
while the interior arrangements and decora-
tions have been chosen with rare taste and
care. The result is a delicate and beautiful
blending OF colors that gives the commodious
room an attractive appearance.
Description of the Interior.
The main entrance, which is on North
Highland avenue. Is surmounted by hand
some tower. Turning to the right, or north,
on entering, the visitor faces the chancel
and altar. To the right is the pastors study
and to the left pipe organ o. delightful
tone. The altar and baptismal fount are OF
pure white marble. The organ and chancel
are of cream-white and gold. On the lett OF
the chancel is marble tablet which bears
the following inscription:
............................
This building elevated to the worship /:
of Almighty God, was erected by b. Wolff. (:
Jr.. as a memorial of his brother. Chris I:
tan H. Wolff. born april 6, 1915, died :
February 2S, 1857. 4:
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To the right, on entering, are two memorial
windows OF beautiful design. One is of
Christian H. Wolff, with the inscription:
Rejoicing in hope" The other is in men,
ory of Mr.. B. VOLTS son, and has the in
scription: "In memory of Bernard Witaers
Wolf, born February 81, 1872, died January
IS, 1890. Blessed are tn: pure in heart, for
they shall see God"
Inscriptions Above the Chancel.
Over the chancel is the inscription, "And
the Spirit and the bride say, come"
Above these words are three emblem
windows while in the ceiling is circular
window of similar design.
The seating CAPACITY of the church is be-
| tween 300 and 400 and the woodwork of the
entire interior is of solid cherry. All the
windows are of solid colored glass, hand
somely mingled, and are as fine as anything
OF the kind to be found in the city, the
one in the rear of the building being partic-
uiarly attractive. The heating apparatus,
ventilation and dressing rooms are OF the
very best workmanship and design. In
| fact, no details have been omitted, even the
organ being worked by water motor.
In the rear of the building, on Howard
street, is commodious chapel for Sunday
school purposes, lectures, etc., while below
this Will be erected a sections residence.
A Congregation Soon to be Formed.
Speaking OF the church yesterday, Mr..
| Wolff said: "a: ter the conservation services,
sometime during the week, a congregation
will probably be formed and consistory
chosen. When this is done, l shall make
them present, in fee simple. of the prop
erty. Who will likely be selected as pastor?
1 have no idea, and will have nothing to do
with the direction of the church. That will
be left to the people. l have made the
building and surroundings as nearly what 1
| thought they should be as possible. and now
| nv labors are DONE"
Mr.. Wolff was asked what the cost of the
edifce had been, but he declined to say any,
thing on that subject. From workmen and
| Others however. it was learned that the
amount would be at least $4,000 and prob
ably more than this sum.