Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-16
SOCIETY AND CHURCH.
History OF the Building Of the Eighth Street
Covenanter Building Coming Anni-
versary of the Colored Orphans Home
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History Of the Building of the Eighth Street
Covenanter Building Coming Ami
versary of the CoIored Orphans Home
Social Chatter of Day.
"No going asleep under the influence of
the sermon" was an injunction, the effective
ness of which entered largely into the plans
for and construction of the Eighth Street
Covenanter Church. At least that is what
was as much as said by DR.. William R.
Hamilton last evening, when he read his
"History of the Building of the Church" to o
well-flled auditorium. In announcing this
topic Rev. McAllister said that two men of
the same professions, DR., Hamilton and the
late DR.. Sterrett, were most active of the
Building Committee; that they apparently
gave all OF their spare time to superintend-
ing the erection OF the present noble
structure. The eminent surgeon, as expe-
ditious dissecting his last nights subject as
he Is professionally, used few but pointed
sentences. According to him the cOngrega-
tion having decided to build the present site
was purchased in 1865 and possession OBJ
tanned April !, 1867. Nearness to Allegheny
was weighty influence in the selection
of the Eighth street lot and then the price
demanded suited the funds in hand. The
consideration paid was $4,000, and at the
meeting of November5 5, 1866, the congregation
subscribed $17, 900. The property was rented
during 1858 and part of 1869 for what about
James Balph was at work on the plans and
specifications, offering to do all the work for
only per cent of the contract price of the
edifice. which was s27,750. One commenda-
tions to the fund is that not one of the con-
tr1butors failed to make good his or her
promise. Other items of expense, such as
plumbing. gas. fitting, heating and furnish-
ing and other incidentals increased the out
lay to $53OOO The doctor took occasion to
say that the church was the best lighted in
the two cities, and the reflectors were the first
in successful use put up here; The
and in early days the registers were
kept open, allowing better mir
supply and greatly contributing to the
warmth OF the auditorium. "Besides that"
he said, q am satisfied It did not tax the
preachers energy so greatly to combat the
effects of the carbon dioXyde breathed out
by the congregation and to keep the audi
sa snee awake That gas produces somno-
The church building, when finished, had
& feet frontage and extended back 80 feet on
a lot that measured 80 feet front by 80 feet
to his 1 sSs
world, /" and when the general meeting OF the
church was held its magnifcence fairly
dumfOunded the delegates from the West
impetus in the direction of better and hand
somer houses for worship. "The Financial
Record of the Church" treated by H.Boyd
and j. s. Arthur, was detailed statement OF
matters already touched upon by, previous
speakers. The same was true of the topics,
OMISSION Work Outside the City," by Mrs.
S. McNaugher, Mrs. J. s. Arthur and Mrs.
City" by Miss Ella Martin and Miss s. Wood
side.
THE Ladies' Auxiliary of the Gusky Or
phan Asylum is up to its very ears in work
preparing for the dedication of the building
ON the 2sth. At meeting held yesterday
garding the style of Punishment for the
different dormitories and infrmaries The
furnishing of the home is memorial almost
entirely. The parlor5 will be furnished by
Mr.. Jacobs. the dining room by Mrs. Guck-
enheimer, the culinary department. by Mrs.
s. Hert, the girls dormitory by Mrs. M. OPP
penheimer, The boys dormitory by Mrs
Dr. b % BIumberg n berg and md fhe the boys by by Miss De
Hope. Mr.. d. Wertheimer will provide for
and maintain the library. The rooms for
the aged will be fitted up By Mrs & 1 Lehman Mna
Frank, Mrs. I. Lfppman, Mrs. !: Wildberg
and Mrs. M. Herzog. Twelve little orphans
are waiting the opening of the home and are
being cared for by the society.
A VERY enjoyable social. with strawberry
festival and supper attachment, attracted
large gathering at the Bellefield Presby-
terian Church yesterday afternoon and last
evening. The ladies and children focked to
the church during the afternoon, and there
thereabouts in the evening. Ice cream,
strawberries, and candy were for sale during
the afternoon and for supper was to be
found all sorts Of spring a,s Ms
mittees, and the tables were presided over
by Mesdames Zug Nimick, Hagan, McDow-
ell, Munson, Sheppard and Holland.
TEE Unitarian congregation that has as
sembled for some time past in the Mellon
building to listen to the gospel as
expounded by Rev. DR.. Townsend are
mourning his intended departure from
this city. The gentleman is an elo-
pleasing personality. He has firmly estab
lished himself in the affections of his people
during his pastorate, and his leaving Is re-
gretted by large number. He will return
to former charge. Rev. Charles Doles, of
Boston, has accepted an invitation to preach
several times for the congregation, with q
view of coming here permanently,
A BOX that will carry joy and sunshine
into destitute family down in Tennessee
was dispatched yesterday from the Third
Presbyterian Church of this city. 1t was
sent to minister whom fire had robbed of
everything he owned excepting his wife and
half a dozen children: ana 1t contained
groceries, shoes, hose, underclothing, out
erclothing and bedclothing, and amounted
to over 500 in value. Some money was also
sent by mail With the departure OF this
box the missionary ladies heave sigh of
relief and close their winters work, which
has been unusually heavy.
The little curly pates of the Colored Or
phans' Home, Allegheny, on next Wednesday
afternoon, will show their glistening teeth
with smiles of pleasure or drop their heads
in diffldence as the case may be, for the
home will be invaded with any number of
guests in honor of the eleventh anniversary.
A programme of recftations and songs will
be given by the little folks, commencing
at 2:3O and an address will be given by Chan
cehor W. j. Holland. A luncheon will be
served later by Luther. The lady managers
will constitute the reception committee.
THE Kings Children of the Emory NJ. E.
Church gave strawberry festival inf the
church rooms, Penn avenue, East End, last
evening. An ice cream festival and doll
bazaar we're given in connection with it.
The band claims as its president Miss Flora
Holmes and her efficient management did
much to make the event a success. The doll
bazaar was under the care of Mrs. ID. NJ
Watt and Mrs. Charles Woolslair and Mrs
F. W. Mckee presided over the candy and
fancy tables, respectively. |
Social Chatter.
REV. DR. A. L. PETTY lectured lBst evening
for the EpwOrth League of the Arch Street |