The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-25
GRACE-sTREET BAPTIST CHURCH

ed with Buckingham slate. and finished In
excellent style. The contractor was Mt.
y. Wiley Davis, and the stone work was
admirably done by Mason & Simms. The
chairs and pews were made by the Grand
Rapids School Furniture Co.. and were
furnished by Sydnor & Hundley. The
pews have just been placed. and they
are much admired. The carpeting, limo
leum, mats, etc, were purchased from
George w. Anderson & Son. and cost,
all told, over $500. The carpet for the
auditorium was manufactured for the
room. and in addition to being the
largest carpet in the city. is very hand
some and is in harmony with the color
ing on the walls.
The painting of the interior Of the
church is wonderfully fine. 1t was done
by Hess g. Co, New York. and is ex-
ceedingily beautiful. The cost of the in
terror painting was about $500. The
fixtures for lighting are OF the combina-
ton sort, made for the use OF gas or
electricity, or both. These fixtures are
of copper. elaborate and elegantly decor
ated. They were furnished by Mr.. Bow
ers, Of this city.
Cost of the Structure.
The total expenditures for the new
house will be about $4,000. OF this the
church has already in easy reach most
of the money needed TO meet the expense
of the furniture, so that the present
church will owe only $4,000. which 1t
borrowed two years ago. 1t was never in
tended from the first 10 pay all the DEBT
at once, but IL was arranged TO pay
5000, and carry the 5000. 1t was regard
ed by some as quite hazardous in these
times TO attempt the erection Of a house
so costly, and not a few criticized the
church, but the body best understood its
own necessities, and gave poor hearing
10 the critics. The church has already
been benefited In many ways by this en-
terprise. It's membership has increased;
its unity is well-nigh perfect; 1t mas be-
come conscious OF its own powers. and
has been wonderfully quickened in Its
liberality and enterprise.
The DsdIcatory Exercises.
To-day will be a high day with the
church. IL is dedication day, when the
splendid edlhce which has just been
finished, will be dedicated TO that God
whom they so fondly serve. The services
VIII be Of extraordinary interest. The
morning service Will be marked by many
impressive ceremonies. The music, I'M
uci INT NhdrBe OF MIS- - ~Ae".e"t',
and with Prof. Clapp, organist OF the
First Presbyterian church, at the organ
Will be OF the highest order. The sermon
OF the morning will be preached py KEY.
Dr. JOIN a. Broaddus, president OF ,he
southern Baptist Theological seminary
Louisville, Ky. DR.. Broaddus STANDS III
tne front rank OF American preachers.
lie Is a Virginian, and has thousands Oh
friends in Richmond.
ihls afternoon at 4 O'CLOCK there WIZ
De a service for children, ana all the
children Of the city are cordially invited
10 come. The floor OF the great AUDITOR
ium VIII be given 10 the children ana
their parents. The galleries VIII be open
co Tor others. Ii Is desired that all per-
sons win be in the building at the open
ing Oh the service. Addresses VIII be made
Dy Key. Mr.. Needham, and by Rev. Dr.
i'oDert J. W~illingham. OF this city.
In the Hands of the bnpd'i.
Tonight the meeting will be IN the
nanus OF the Baptists Of kichmoha ano
manchester. Rev. DR.. Hutsoa' Oh une
i1ne-street church. will preside. and ad-
dresses Will be made by Rev. DR.. George
cooper. OF the First Baptist church. snc
"e'' Or. w. W.. Landrum. OF the SECOND