Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06
ORDWAY.

Last Thursday evening We nad the
pleasure Of attending a Thasnk,sgivine
decorated for the occasion. The national
colors hoated over the words, "Give
thanks unto the Lord" worked in
that staple cereal, wheat. The platform
was ornamented with fine samples of
vegetables, oats, wheat, ETC., the product
of that vicinity, and largely from the lands
of the Colorado Land & Water Co. All in
all the interior had an appearance quite
in keeping with Thanksgiving occasion.
The first part Of the evening was devoted
to an interesting literary and musical
program, which was followed by ice
passed of most pleasantly, all the varied
features Of the occasion being well plan
ned and faithfully executed.
We noticed in the small room adjoin-
ing the audience room, an extensive book
case in which considerable number Of
books have already found place. Rev.
I. j. Keator, the pastor Of the church,
believes there il is no reason why the
church should not be literary and 30
cial force in the community as well as a
moral power. To that end he is arrang-
room in the church. A good library will
be provided as fast as circumstances will
allow, and the leading papers and maya
zines will be on file for the benefit Of the
public every evening in the week, Sun
days of course, excepted. The idea is
one which deserves to have q wide adop-
ton in towns and cities generally. The
church at Ordwsy has made progress
both in spiritual and material matters
rare exceeded in western Methodism.
Ordway has recently enjoyed series
Of meetings, lectures, etc, not often with
in the reach Of places Of that size. The
vention occupied Wednesday and Thurs
day with splendid program. The ad-
dresses and discussions ranked up with
those Of state convention. A number
Of eminent speakers were present and
took part in the discussions. The at
tendance was large and the convention a
thorough success in every particular.
The evening following the convention
DR.. B. T. Vincent, of Denver, delivered
his splendid lecture, young Folks and
Ole Folks" to a crowded and delighted
lor Mcdowell, Of Denver University, de-
livet' his able and entertaining lecture,
Tomorrow and the Day after" which
was most favorably received. During
the Sunday following the church was
crowded both morning and evening to
listen to fine sermons from Chancellor
Mcdowell
These services were made all the more
enjoyable by the tasty building in which
the meetings were held. Ordway's new
church is little beauty, model Of neat
ness and taste. Separated from the
auditorium is small room used for
prayer meetings, public reading room,
etc. The audience room is seated with
chairs and carpeted as nicely as a parlor.
The fine imitation stained glass windows
are as handsome as the real article. The
interior finish and general furnishing
are all in harmony and excellent taste,
making the church one Of the most at
tractive houses Of worship of its size in
the state, and building Of which the
people of Ordway are justly proud.
Going to Ordwsy by the Missouri Pa.
cific the homeward t1p was made be-
hind F. A. Hodges fine gray team, which
can get over as long a mileage of the val
ley's fine roads in q day as any other
pair in this section.
While at Ordway the ENTERPRIsK
found a pleasant temporary home with
Mr.. and Mrs. d. G. Roberts, who were
preparing to move to Denver for short
time. Mr.. Roberts has real estate inter-
ests there to look after but will be back
on the farm in good time to push bust
ness for another good crop next year ON
his large ranch.
The Ordway country has enjoyed
splendid crops Of all kinds and threshers
and balers are busy putting a portion OF
their agricultural bounty in shape for
shipment, and evidences Of farming pros
perity are visible on every hand.