The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-06-18
ANEW MARBLE FONT.
The Gift Dedicated at the First
Presbyterian Church.
e,sHoP BARKER AT ST. MARKS.
x@v. ". r. Taylor. the New Faster Of
,he Firs. Baptist Church. breaches
His First Sermon.

10 "a
-.op specially adapted to the scholars of
49, suadsy school. Ii abounded In Illus
s,xtiou and anecdotes OF the character ap-
sroryists TO the theme, which was, Jesus.
Our Shield" The pastor gives a sermon
.xerv three months TO the Sabbath school.
Il j, held regularly the Sabbath after every
eammunfon season, and the same service
!. devoted to the baptism of children.
fu Yesterday the baptism service was Of
a. unusually interesting character, be-
ssrse Of the fact that a most beautiful
kxstismal font of pure white marble was
r.ed for the FIRST time. The font IS made
a. as fne a specimen of American marble
"a oouid be secured The marble 10 from
Krtiand, VT, but the work was done in
SEATTLE. II is the gift of W. A. Haines.
ESQ. Of Philadelphia. a former parishioner
a TIE pastor, DR.. Alison, and is presented
10 The First Presbyterian church, as the
inscription upon il reads. "Tn Memoriam.
Laura Kirk Haines. of Philadelphia."
Nrx. Laura Kirk Haines was a most de-
voted and earnest Christian and helper in
fhs Alexander Presbyterian church OF
Philadelphia, of which DR.. Alison was
PASTOR for many years before coming to
s<sttle.
Dir. Hsines gave the pastor permission
huse his own Judgment and taste in the
neparaiion Of the font DR.. Alison. when
H. vas East last November. iooe3d
through New York, Philadelphia and Chi
rsro and saw nothing to suit him. He
came to the conclusion. as he is believer
In supporting home industries. that he
could give his ideas to q Seattle sculptor
ssd have them carried out here as well as
IN the East. He has succeeded to his own
satisfaction and that Of all who have seen
the font as ii now adorns the handsome
platform OF the new Presbyterian church.
As the church vas filled to its full capacity
at both services yesterday, the number OF
those who have examined the font Is large,
but the sentiment regarding IL Is so far as
heard from all one way. The font Is the
design of the pastor with the assistance of
the sculptor and his wife. Mrs. Crosbie, be-
ing the daughter Of an eminent New Eng
land sculptor, has been OF much helpful-
ness in producing the result IL stands
four feet high IT'S form Is octsgonal. The
bowl, on which the most work has been
done. is simply exquisite. Il measures
almost two feet in diameter. On its eight
sides are symbols and motto texts from
the New Testament The symbols are as
follows: THE Burning Bush" of Moses,
with the inscription in Latin, "Nec tamen
consumebatur" ('Nevertheless It was not
eonsumed."l This symbol is to show the
perpeiuity of the church universal.
Opposite this is another symbol, which
consists of an open Bible with the words
On one page. THE Word of God" On the
ether page is the emblem of the braxen
ss-pent on a pole. with the Latin words
firssns Ezaltatns Salvador" and over
hsss "john Iii IA" This symbol is the
hssbyterian church seal, adopted by the
rn9ai assembly of 1892 in Portland, Or.
This stands for the Presbyterian church in
he United States of America.
Another symbol is that of dove in the
attitude OF alighting. This symbolixes the
descent Of the Holy Spirit in baptism, as
81 Pentecost. The other symbol Is 1.-THE
cfoss and Crown" Ali are most skillfuliy
sxsruted.
The motto texts are three In number, the
fourth space being for the inscription "In
hemoriam." The texts are as follows:
FOR the promise is unto you and to your
children" "They that gladly received
49, N1AN Nefu haHNt&94s httlS
children to come unto Me-" These texts
carry out the Presbyterian idea Of baptism
for all ages. adults and also children Of
believing sdults The weight of the
font Is about Loco pounds. The pastor
feels very proud of the font because IL
shows that Seattle can hold its own IN the
hnest work with any Of our Eastern cities.
unique dedication Of the font took place
yesterday, although the pastor said he
would reserve his remarks about the cir
cumstanoes connected with the gift until
next sabbath.
After the morning Offering DR.. Alison
stepped 10 the front of the platform and
saii: III would afford inc pleasure and
WORLD esteem IL privilege to haptiEe the
nsst child out of this beautiful new font,
oas inasmuch as believe IN rendering
nenof TO whom honor is due and also the
scfipsural injunction, Elm honor prefer
ing one another" ! shall step back today
snd ask DR.. Whitworth. who. we thank
Nod, isspared 20 Us and who was the
founder OF this congregation. 10 baptirs
Ms osn granddaughter"
IT hhitworth then addressed his son
ana daaghter, Mr.. and Mrs. White. in APP
IiepfsAte language regarding their duty in
Tue training OF their little enc. As he
spfanklsd the water upon the head Of the
saaa the congregation arose and the doc
so' said: "Mariory, bapiixe thee in the
name q the Father. and the Son aud the
heiy Spirit. Amen"
II vas very impressive and solemn
shsstaele. After the singing Of a hymn
s1s rsssor stepped forward and admins
".ea baptism to nine other children.
ne evening service was given up TO the
pessamme Of exercises prepared by the
ssaeos, and was great treat 20 ali who
nesssd IL
~. george A. Virtue. the efficient super
l.sadeat AMI Mr.. A. V. Bell, the faith
assistant, deserve much credit for the
Aasas work done by the school Nor
- Mrs. Alexander Myers and her
sssass IN the primary room be forgot
As usual the children in the primary
ssgstment delighted the audience.
sss floral decorations were very fine,
= fstees the highest credit on the com
11se. Dr. Alison. the pastor, congratu-
A'sd al concerned. and especially the
safsats and teachers, for the successful
Z pay shsy had been able 90 make on
- .asidren's day this year. The school
.'afeasd tate the church 90 the singing Of
stsoeessional eatitied Marching Ca"
- RETIRED TO a occasional entitled ''Oa-
sa Christian Soldiers" The scene,
! $50 Ia passing ia aud out and especially
= marching around the church, MAS
se.ss an Inspiring one. Il is difficult 90
80 aayihlos moys beautiful than a COM
ssns q eht.9rea gsiiy attired in June
Nee.asne. vita roses in rich aud abundant