, 1892-03-07
BAPTIST BRETHREN
THE NEW TEMPLE CHURCH AND
ITS DEDICATION YESTERDAY.
Rev. y. ?. Proper, Of seattle, and
Members of other Denomtna-
tIOns Lend a Helping Hand--The
Officers and EFemhere.

Members of other DemOmtma-
tIOns Lend a Helping Hamd--The
Officers and Members.
The new Temple Baptist church on 9th
street, between Main and Washington
streets, was dedicated yesterday in accord
ance with the customs of the Baptist de-
nomination. Rev. D. d. Proper, ofSeattle,
preached the sermon, using for his theme,
the building of Solomon's temple. An
unusually interesting programme of mus
ical selections had been prepared for the
occasion. The choir was accompanied by
four pieces played by o. L. Branson, 3. 10.
Taylor, Adolph Kaufman and Dane Gran
dali. At the conclusion of the service the
ordinance of baptism was administered by
the pastor, Rev. J. G. Douglass.
At 8 O'Clock in the afternoon the Young
| Peoples society held it's meeting in the
church. In response to Invitations sent
out previously young people were present
from other churches together with mem
bers Of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton. Good singing was a prominent part
OF the service. Mrs. G. L. CornWeII pres
ident of the Young Peoples society. oc-
cupled place upon the rostrum together
with Hon. Allen Weir, president of the Y.
M. q. A., Rev. r. b. Drake, of the M. E.,
church, and Rev. j. S. McCallum of the
Christian church. Mr.. CornWell read an ap-
propriate selection from the scriptures,
after which devine blessing was invoked bv
Rev. D. D. Proper, Mr. Cornwell made a
| short address at the opening in which he
| extended a cordial welcome to all the
young people present, and old folks as
we'll.
Mr.. Weir was called upon for 'sIittle
speech" He responded pleasantly and
advanced some splendid thoughts, When
Rev. ]. s. McCallum stepped forward he
remarked that Bro. Drake and Bro, Weir
were little bit uneasy because there was
to be afraid of falling into. Nearly every
body present knew the baptistry was lust
in the rear of the pulpit, and of course
appreciated the keen thrust this made at
spr1nkhng as a mode of baptism. Mr.,
McCallum's address was replete with wis.
dom and wit. His hearers frequently gave
vent to the feelings Of humor that sureed
through their souls. Following Mr.. Nc
Callum General Secretary Gregg of the Y.
M Y. a. was called upon for remarks HE
responded by relating some of the incident
connected with the building of the new
church in which Pastor Douglass figured
prominently. G. "A. Koontz spoke for a
yited to come forward. He was in a very
humorous frame of mind and furnished a
great deal of merriment, but took care to
inject a great deal of solid religion in be
tween his witty remarks. Denominations
al differences were deftly touched upon
but only in such way as to leave the best
of feeling.
The church was we'll filled at the morn
ing and afternoon services.
In the evening it was necessary to bring
in extra chairs and improyIse seats out Of
boards for those in the rear. The orchestra
assisted in the opening number. The sing
ing was good all through the service.
Rev. d. d. Proper preached a sermon of
rare spiritual lity, taking for his text Gala
t1ans 6:7-8. He drew strong parallels be-
tween the laws of the natural world and
those Of the spiritual. The laws Of sowing
and reaping were made very strong and
vivid. Great emphasis was placed upon
the truth that we always reap in kind
Many historical examples Of men reaping
in kind for gross sin committed were
quoted and made plain. The time that
elapses between sowing and reaping was
another important element to be cQnsid-
cred. We sow to the spirit in time and
reap life everlasting in eternity. We SOW
tc the Hesh and reap corruption. In clos
ing he applied the truth that we reap more
than we sow. The sermon throughout was
close, compact and convincing.
At the close Mr.. Proper extended an ear
nest invitation to those present who de-
sired the prayers of the Christians to stand
up. Quite a number arose while the Christ
ians were standing.
Three young women and one young man
were immersed in full presence of the CON
gregation, Rev. J. G. Douglass perform
ing the ceremony. Without leaving the
baptistry Mr.. Douglass made the announce
ments for the coming week, after which
ion IEroc T.,
Proper,
THE OFFICERS.
The present officers of the church are the
following: Trustees, George Savidge, NJ.
Spillman, w. ]. Linton, J. A. Kirby, @. l..
Cornwell; treasurer, Mary L. Burntrager;
clerk, +. ]. Merrifeld; organist, Miss
Edith West; finance committee, G. L.
Cornwell, r. ]; Merrifeld, George Sayidge,
Mary l.. Burntrager, Deborah Whaling.
The following were the incorporators of
the society: John 9. Douglas, Annetta @.
Douglas, Arthur j. Douglas, Albert L.
Douglas, George Savidge, Sarah A. Saw
ldge, Mary I. Burntrager, Hattie B. Smed-
ley, i. M. Sizer, NJ. p. Jones, L. E. Glass,
Cora Abshire, Ella Abshire, f. M. Cana
day, A. E. Canaday, NJ. Spillman, j. L.
Hindman, A. A. Hindman, W. M. Ogle,
j. "A. Kirby, w. H. Kirby and Fannie w.
Austin.
In addition to the above-named, the fol-
lowing have Joined the church since it's or
ganization:
Mrs. S. R. Sheldon, Mrs. Flora Wilcox.
Mrs. Malvina Spillman, Mrs. w. N. Mack
ay, Mrs. Mary Melville, Miss Deborah
Whaling, Mr.. and Mrs. Corning, Ernest
Kester, Mrs. Conant, Miss Conant, Mrs
M. Q. Shipp, Mr.. and Mrs. Cornwell, Mrs
Grace Ogle, Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Linton,
Fannie Linton, Maud Linton, F. J. Merri-
field, Miss Isabella Melville, John Eden,
Mrs. K. 3. Deyine, Mr.. and Mrs. o. u.
Branson, Louleigh SaYidge, Amy Cornwell,
Maggie Melville and Alexander Melville.