The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1900-05-16
1T WAS A
BIG DAY.
People Gather at Kirk Sunday
From all Points. to Attend
The DedicatiOn..Ser-
vices.
II Could Not Have Been a More Ideal
Day. Pretty Women Were
There With Their Baskets
Filled to OVERLOOKING.
REV. GROVE PREACHED THE SERMON.

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dedication of the NJ. E. Church at the
village town OF Kirk Sunday. The day
was an ideal one. Men, women and
children came from all localities, in
buggies, on horse back and by train.
The town OF Kirk is situated on the
Henderson route" branch and its in
habitants are of the most wide-awake
and industrious kind. The undertaking
of constructing such magnificent house
of worship in so small a place, shows
conclusively what perseverance, and de-
termination can do. Those who were
instrumental in pushing its construction
forward have the praise OF the entire
community. They deserve great honors.
It's location is near the railroad, in a
picturesque and beautiful grove. 1t is
of modern architecture and would do
honor to a town of fifty times its size.
The interior is handsome and artistically
flushed Elegant pews adorn it and the
altar is dainty slightly elevated and sur
rounded by a railing Of the latest design.
NOON PROCEEDINGS.
Everybody was present with basket
over flowing with the substantials OF
life, table cloths were spread upon the
ground and the good women began to
arrange their contents. The men STOOD
mouths open wide, eagerly waiting for
the announcement word to reach their
ears They formed in groups and strang-
ers and friends from distance were in
yited to partake of their hospitality. An
abundance of food was on the ground,
and il anyone failed to get a dinner 1t
was his own fault.
After the magnificent spread and all
had become rested, they were directed
to a spot just behind the church, where
a platform had been erected for the choir
and the delivery Of the dedicatory SER
mon.
All the members OF the Hardinsburg
NJ, L. Church South choir were present
and numerous hymns we're sung. This
is probably the strongest and best choir
in the State. Their ennnciation is clear
and distinct, their rendition OF songs I'M
der the direction OF Miss Tida Mercer and
and Mrs. Thomas Withers is far superior
to the average choir and they should feel
proud of having two people possessed OF
such rare musical ability.
Miss Mary Board, the county's great
est singer, rendered a solo which re-
ceiyed compliments from the entire con-
gregation.
Rev. John NJ. Grove read a chapter or
two from the bible Interpreted with
songs from the choir. Rev. @. B. Over
ton, OF Louisville, made the opening pray
or after which the choir sang Jesus
Lover of my Soul"
Rev. John M. Grove, OF Lexington,
preached the dedication sermon. He
gave his famous "Four fold sermon" 1t
was discourse Of two hours in length,
but the majority Of the congregation. had
not heard it before and consequently it
WIS hppIcClatous
Rev. Grove bears the distinction OF
being one OF our most talented and gifted
ministers of the Gospel. He is a great
speaker and doesn't lack for words.
Everyone present felt veryigrateful to
him for coming and many were heard to
express themselves thus-'.I long for the
time when can once more hear Bro.
Grove preach"
The ministers in attendance were Rev.
Grove, Rev. Campbell, Rev. Davis, Rev.
Overton, Rev. Roberts, Rev. Petty and
Rev. Cox.
At the conclusion OF Rev. Groves dis
course, Rev. F. M. Petty, pastor of the
Hardinsburg M. E. Church, began the
raising of funds TO liquidate the church
from all membranes. There was
balance Of some $500 and 1t was but
short time until the required amount was
raised and few dollars over.
The day was most enjoyable one TO
all and many old comrades met, who had
notseen each other for years. 1t was a
day of feasting and hand shaking and all
returned TO their homes rejoicing over
the pleasant day spent.