The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1895-11-26
THE NEW TABERNACLE OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
WHICH WAS OPENED FOR WORSHIP SUNDAY
ched by the ApyER ERartstl

deliberately decorated with profusior
of white and yellow chryanthemum:
aud ported palms. The pastor tooB
for his text 1st Cor. Sill, "The one
foundation, Christ" from which he
preached an earnest and impressive
sermon. The music, which was under
the leadership of Miss Haman was
mainly congregational; one anthem
"Seek We the Lord" being rendered
by quartet. The new edifice is stu
ated on Alakea street near the corner
of King and presents a neat aud COM
mOdious appearance from the outside,
and is tastefully and advautageously
arranged inside, having class rooms
on either side of the pulpit divided
from the main auditorium by means
of 'olding doors which are removed at
will, and the whole thrown into one
room which will furnish seating capa-
city for all present needs OF the con-
eregatiNn.
The windows which are mainly of
cathedral glass are partly OF Gothic
design and adj much to the general
appearance of the structure. A single
window in the right and front corner
in which is handsomely wrought
anchor, is the gift of Lieut.. Harry h.
Stileman and several other members
of the congregation aboari II. b. NJ.
&. Hyacinth, aud Rev. Eric Lewis,
all of whom wished to have u part
and assist in the building.
The window is an ornament and an
appropriate memorial for the donors.
In the center OF the church front is a
large Gothic group of three windows,
also made up of Leaf patterns of
cathedral glass. Immediately back Of
the pulpit is a memorial window to
Mrs. Kate B. TempietOn, presented by
her family IL this is wrought an
open bible, over which is a jewelled
crown, the whole being encircled by
halo. II is q splendid specimen Of the
window makers art the electric fix
lures, now on the way, are furnished
by friends in Cleveland, o.
The interior finish of the building,
papering, vanishing, etc, is the work
of J. u Deas, late of Portland, Or,
and is creditable piece OF workman
ship The furniture has largely been
The gift of individuals, a communion
table being given by members of Mr..
Garyin's former congregation In san
Francisco. The pulpit desk is the gift
and handiwork of R. ]. Green OF this
city. 1t il made of native woods
highly polished, and is handsome
piece of furniture. A silver com
munion set is the gift of Miss Fanny
Coulter of Los Angeles, Cal. 1t is in
this way that the church has been
furnished, mainly, and the congrega
ton is devoutly grateful to ali who
have contributed in any way to equip
ing it for religious work.
During the opening exercises the
pastor mace few remarks expressive
of thankfulness to the generosity of all
who had contributed TO the building
of their new home, and referred very
touchipgly TO the gifts of various parts
OF the furniture. He stated that
there would be no begging for money
during the day beyond the customary
collections. The small amount OF
debt remaining will be provided for
outside, and that all who were inclin-
ed TO come in and attend were well
come and free, and all seats were free
and every one was left to give or help
as his circumstances and conditions
prompted.
A synopsis of Mr.. GsrviE's sermon
ia given as follows: I realize your
right to inquire the character and
teaching of any man who comes
among you to teach you or your chill,
drep; TO inquire why he says so, and
if he has any good, to eijoy it, and II
better than you had befor., to accept
it, and If not so good TO reject it.
In this age you have perfect right
to inquire of any people what do they
say aud why is it said, and you nave
a right to know the character OF our
plea. 1t is your duty to hear, see ana
know what we who profess to preach