The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-11
THE NORTH CHURCH.
RededIcated Yesterday With Fitting
Exercises.
IL Takes New Life With Its i57th
Anniversary.

Cape Elizabeth, observed Its 18th anniyer-
sary yesterday by appropriate exercises. 1t
was selected as the occasion for the rededI-
cation Of the church which, as has been full
ly stated In the PRESS, was recently moved
across the street to more desirable loca-
tion on triangular lot. The old founda-
tion 1t is hoped, may be occupied before long
by soldiers monument to the memory Of
the Cape Elizabeth soldiers who died for
their country.
The church yesterday was beautifully dec
GRATED with flowers and ferns which added
greatly to the improvements that have been
made In the church. The new stained glass
windows, OF which mention has previously
been made, impaired delightful, soft light.
These windows were given. one by Capt. b.
j. Willard for his mother; another by Mrs.
John Loveitt Of Portland, for her mother;
and one by the family Of the late W. S. Jor-
dan In memory Of his sister Caroline Jor-
dan. The Sunday school put In one for Dea-
con I. j. Prince, who was deacon of the
church for more than fifty years. The walls
and ceiling have been tinted and decorated
and they give finished and refined express
Ion to the interior Of the edifce.
A large congregation was present In the
afternoon. The music was congregational,
led by Mr.. Taylor, and was rendered with
true religious fervor. The exercises were as
follows:
Hymn.
Invocation,
Responsive Reading.
Hymn.
Scripture-Rev. Mr.. Jones.
Dedieatory Prayer-kev. IL. M. Vail.
Hymn.
sermon-Rev. 4. A. Harlow.
frayer-hey; & u; Q. Wilson,
Benediction-kev. K. p. Wilson.
Rev. Mr.. Harlow's sermon was upon the
glory Of God and the power of the church.
1t was not historical. but Of excellent tone
and full Of spiritual power. It was listened
to with close attention.
After the exercises In the church a bounti-
full collation. was served by the ladies in the
vestry, which has been remodelled and made
extremely convenient. The room, like the
church, was horally exceedingly attractive.
The good things Of the supper were fully
enjoyed.
In the evening the church was filed to re-
pletion, including many from Portland. 1t
was social and praise meeting. with short
addresses by former pastors, and was led by
Rev. g. W. Kelly. the pastor. The Scrip
ture reading was by Mr. John Gavltt, a
member Of the church, prayer by Mr.. Pat
terson and Deacon Hannaford. The select
choir. led by Mr.. Taylor, rendered the music
from the new number SIX"
Rev. Mr.. Vail, was the first speaker. and
amongIother interesting "reminiscences Of the
church read extracts from Smith & Deane's
Journal referring to the old church.
Rev. Mr.. Harlow confined himself to rem
iuiscences Of the thirteen years Of his pas
torate.
Rev. j. Z. Aiken spoke OF the improve
ments that had been made In the church edi-
fee and said they were no doubt typical Of
the Improvement that had been derived from
the general work Of the church.
Rev. B. P. Snow spoke Of bis own pleas
ant connection with the church and Its peo-
pie. He dwelt especially upon the power 10
do good that rested with these local churches
and Of the dignity and Importance Of their
work. He congratulated the people upon
the beauty of the Improvements In the
church building. which had been accom-
pllshed with such good judgment and good
taste. He felt that with Its almost second
centenary, the society was taking on new
life, and he invoked for them all the strength
and wisdom that comes from above for their
future growth and prosperity.
The exercises yesterday reflect great credit
on the church people, and especially on the
committee having the matter In charge.
The society Is much indebted to these citi-
zens OF Portland for liberal donations: