The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-23
LAWR ENCEVILLE.

The extraordinary rapidity with
which this picturesque place has in
creased and developed during the past
few years, together with its rich ana
opulent resources. has made It known,
and that evidently as one OF the pretti'
est environments OF Scranton. A rew
years back there was seen but one SHAFT
in the direct vicinity, which is now un-
der the control of the Delaware. Lacka-
wanna and Western. But today there
are five large and productive mines,
the breakers of which are towering their
lofty peaks towards the blue concave of
heaven and evincing the subterranean
wealth which underlays them in con-
nection with which thousands derive
the means of livelihood.
This encouraging increase has added
greatly to the serious responsibility or
the Christian church as an institution
that claims superhunian affinity by
which the incorporeal needs of man
can be amply supplied. And by the
present order of things we see that the
church has responded most praise
worthily to the religious necessities of
the neighborhood, for there are five
strong religious communities represent
ed at the present day. According to
the current report the number will per-
ceptibly increase for the handsome
basement which w. Boun is erecting Is
the foundation of the Congregational
edifice This branche has been since Its
organization, which was solemnized a
little over twelve months ago. holding
divine service at school house No. and
as the fine eternalities are so evidently
powerful In their attractions upon the
superficial mind, little, very little, would
We expect the development of this
young plant to be.
But it seems this old school house,
rough as 1t truly Is, mas been place of
comfort. blessing and success to the
young Congregational church. The
site which they have chosen. or rather
which was generously and uncondi-
tionally donated to the church by our
admirable fellow citizen, William Con
nell, of Scranton, is one of attraction
and conVenicce, and as such 1t Is hopeo
the new cditicc will facilitate and pre-
cipitate the realization of the desired
end to crown the indefatigable effort OF
the good and earnest people who COM
pose it with strength and influence.
The masonry work, which is now an
| object of observation to the passers by,
Is beautifully and substantially done,
and that with a very precious green
| stone, which, I am told, was quarried
in this valley. and those who are better
posted than the writer in geology. speak
laudibly of its superior qualities.
Next Monday, May %, will he a
memorable day in the history of this
church, for then this fine foundation
will be pronounced ready to receive
upon it the ecclesiastical structure
which will. when completed, be an cx-
| quisit5ly fine edilice. 1t is then the
corner stone will be laid by Mrs. Will
lam Connell, OF Scranton, wno, to the
gra atiiication of the church, complied
with their unanimous request Of pei
with their unanimous request of per
forming that function. The corner
stone has been viewed ani examined py
some distinguished artists. and the cur.
rent opinion Is highly in its praise. o,
it the following inscription has beer
artistically carved: Laurence Con
gregational church, Built 1896"
a large assembly is expected to con
vene at this respective locality at 2.3'
p. m. Monday to witness the laying o.
the cornerstone by Mrs. Connell ant
to hear the addresses which some o
our illustrOus citizens will deliver t,
celebrate with honor and solemnity tn,
memorable event.