The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-08-31

new Lutheran church. The COM
munIon ended, the pastor made the
appointments for the week, read the
list of special donations and re-
turned thanks of congregation to
all the kind friends who had con-
tributed or otherwise assisted IN
making the day so successful aud
the building so beautiful.
The services on Monday night
were thinly attended. but an able
address was delivered by Rev. Chas.
A. Britt, of Frostburg, Md, on the
text "Give and it shall be given
uEto you" Luke 6: 20. His theme,
Personal POwer was defined, it's ac-
ton and re action shown. The col
lection, S3.37, is devoted to the
Luther memorial window.
Wednesday night most excellent
prayer meeting talk on Paul ship
wrecked was made by Rev. ]. f.
W. Kitzmeycr, of Davis, W. Va.
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDING.
The location, corner of Third
and Alder streets, was purchased of
Mr.. +. u. Tower, executor, con-
sideration 81 $50. 1t is central and
easy of access from all parts of the
city; hence a most eligible site.
The building has been under con-
struction one year and one month.
Nothing, however, could be done
at it during the long, cold weather
of last winter. Plans were adopted,
foundation about completed and
cornerstone laid last fall. The
superintendent and architect, Mr..
John Ault, of Oakland, carried for
ward the work as fast as clrcum-
stances would allow-sometimes
alone, often with but few helpers.
Much work and material were given
gratuitously
The general plan of the edifice ID
L shape; dimensions of main room
36x70 feet, including two vestibules
11x11 feet and pulpit recess 5x13
feet; Sunday-school room 30x3o
feet, with ceiling 10 feet to the
square and 26 feet to the highest
point. The two rooms are separated
by sliding doors, which can be
easily moved and the two rooms
thrown into one, seating nearly or
quite 600 people. The foundation
is deeply LAID and of the best noun
tain sandstone obtainable in this
section Of the country.
The building is heavy frame,
work, sheeted tightly with inch pine
lumber and veneered with assorted
hard, red brick. The roof is COW
cred with beautiful designs in black
and green slate. so also the splre.
whose white pinnacle CLEANS out 90
feet from the ground. The style is
Gothic. Panel work in the tower
and rough cast finishing in the
gables give pleasing tone and effect
e f 3 B %hq &C., sb SS 66caT Wight II
$50 pounds alone, and with fixtures
200 pounds; is 40 inches in diam
eter, has all modern improvements
and a good, clear sound,
The walls inside have II white
sand finish, the ceiling arched and
sides wainscoated IN yellow pine,
stained and hard oiled throughout.
The floors are stained. The aisles
and pulpit platform only are car.
pcted. 1t is lighted with electricity.
The main room by three delicate
chandeliers hanging from the mas
sive bracket and scroll work, which
breaks the monotony of the ceiling.
The pulpit recess which is adorned
by a Gothic arch, supported by
Doric pillars altogether OF beauti-
full and unique design. The pews.
pulpit, altar and altar rail are oak,
richly finished in antique style.
The pews especially are highly
polished and of the most approved
easy seating pattern. They are fur
nished by the Grand Rapids Fur
niture Co., Grand Rapids, Mlchi-
gan.
All the windows are memorial
and each has a different emblem.
The body Of the window is made up
of beautifully arranged designs Of
harmonious colors.
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A Gard of Chanks.