The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-14
A PIONEER CONGREGATION
Opening Services in the New First
Presbyterian Chapel OF
Helena.
The Church Now Announces Itself
at Home to Members and
Friends.
Rev. r. r. Webb breaches on worship;
Its Purpose and How to
Enjoy 1t.

Yesterday was an occasion of muoh joy to
the members of tho Firet Presbyterian con-
~grsgation of Heleaa. whioh for the frs,
time held services in their new home. Since
the abandonment OF tho old church prop
srty at the corner OF Fifth avenue and
Ewing street services have been held in the
district court room at the court house.
The Frat Presbyterian church, of Hslonas
is no pilgrim or stranger in this city OF
tho mountains. After many months of
migration and vioissitudes it has just be-
some establishsd in Appointment location
at the sorner of Eleventh avenue ana Ewing
street, and now Announces itself at home
to all ita members and friends. In all its
recent changes it has been true to its trust,
kesnly alive TO its own true and BEST inter
oats and ever steadily working towards ono
great aim. Long ago identified with the
solid and substantial institutions which
ever follow growth and prosperity in our new
communities, it ia to-day an evidences Of
the educational, refining and religious in
fusnces which psrvRds theae ''lxttsr days"
From a small beginning it has now reached
Amsmbsrship Of 500, and reckons among
its members msny Of the pioneers Of the
city and state in fellowship with recent
citiz0ns and comparative strangers. This
new chapel. or Sunday Hchool building,
now ready for occupancy j. in fact but the
advance step taken towards the Prssbyte-
risn church proper. II comprises : large
auditorium with = seating capacity Of $50,
wish smaller rooms opening into il UPON
the east side, devoted to Bible, infant
classes and intermediate service. Upon
The west hide Of the N lain room are situated
ths Sunday school library. the kitchen and
cal purposes. The ladies' department, de-
voted to the use of tho ladies OF the COR
RreRation for aid societies, missionary and
other meetings. is divided from the audi
forum by sliding doors. Il has its own
eheerful crate n is pleasant and com-
the surroundings Should act as fitting in
spiration for future work in behalf of
benevolent objects, which have cor
tainly %prospersd in she past at
their HANDS. Above this apartment
is the pastors study, most conveniently
the sides fitted with glass folding doors.
Thisi is furnished with soft rugs OF beautiful
cclors, a Students desk, lounge, easy
chairs. and il, indeed, a lovely resting scot
IN which to inviRorate the mind and refresh
she body, wearisd With the burdens Of ae-
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lights are ut ell convenient and available
parts OF the building. The windows are
beautiful creations Of art and she'd the
requisite dim religious light" upon ths
saint and sinner who shall there assemble
together. Ons il especially noticeable
among the number Of stained and variegated
windows. II is : memorial Of the love
and iabors Of Barbour Pratt knight and Id
placed there A. q token OF his voluntary Of
forts in . course which excited his youthful
enthusiasts and for which no worked with
the zeal and perseverance, OF a dsvotse until
fully accomplished. The pastor, Rev. 4.
v. Moore, has been In Helena for eight
years and Aids a loyal and devoted people
lineal descendants of Con. George Washing
ton, his mother. Elizabeth Givalthinay,
being tho granddaughter Of the generals
oniy %sistor. Bette Washington. So that
the blood Of = true and distinguished limo
flows in his veins. Mr.. Moore has been ed
ueatsd at the best institutions of this
country and OF Scotland, from which land
OF leehs and rugged peaks, comes his gentle
snd efficient wife. He il thoroughly
equipped BY nature, education and travel
Tor his chosen profession.