Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-07-30
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CIV Psalm. A very profitable and pleas
ing hour of "reminiscences and anticipation
was passed, a large number speaking OF
the joys of their hearts as they recalled
to the future. 1t was very fitting OPEN
ing to what is expected to be the very
best of the whole series.
Less than four years ago. at the 6edf.
cation of the Assembly Pines, Mr. Hexc-
kiah Butterworth of Boston. in his dedi-
cation address said: II predict that be-
fore many years have passed there will
seat 1000 people. At that time few were
rash enough to expect to see the fulfill
ment nf this prophecy. although some
dared to desire it; but the events of to-
day are of such kind as to show that
even the fOndest hopes of the Boston seer
were not equal to the Divine provision.
More quickly and far more completely
would dare to think. we are, today. In
possession of one of the finest audito-
RUINS of it's class in the State of Maine
or any other state.
generosity is seen on every hand has per-
sonally provided this elegant building and
donated it to the Good Will Pines Asso-
ciation to be used for religious and edu-
on the site of the old Assembly tent near
the steamboat landing. 1t faces the
south. giving full broadside to the river
which is $50 feet away. The building is
4oxS0 feet. having piazza 10 feet wide on
three sides. 1t has solid and permanent
foundations and is sOlidly constructed
throughout. The posts are Is feet high,
supporting a roof with rafters 32 feet
long.
The outside finish is shingle for five
feet from the sill and novelty hnish above
that. and the gables are shingled. Dor
mer windows are i'm the roof for light and
air. and ample windows are supplied for
both sides and ends. Wide entrances are
placed in each side and the front end so
that Ia hp laI
emptied and entrances are provided for
the ante-rooms. The roof is supported by
five hard pine trusses. making the use of
inside posts unnecessary. There is a gal
lery over the front entrance 1ix40 feet
and platform in the north end, 15x25
feet. There is an anterOom at each end
of the platform for reception room and
toilet purposes.
The inside finish is jointed pine with all
timbers planed. The walls are in hard
pine wainscoting five feet from the floor.
An ash rail and balustrade of neat and
tasty design protect the gallery front and
decorate other parts of the building. The
platform is covered with Japanese mat
ting and the aisleS are covered with
Mexican grass mating of very attractive
pattern. The platform is furnished with
heavy oak chairs. The reading desk
Bible and tables were presented by Mr..
and Mrs. A; N. Ryerson of Noroton, Ct.
and the cabinet organ by Mr.. and Mrs
X. l.. Cutter of Brooklyn.
ne TOOfI IL seated WITH SetltSS 10 dc-
commodate 500 people and 200 chairs have
been furnished for use in the aisles. The
main audience room Is lighted by 30 angle
lamps which furnish abundant and agree
able light. The room is very cheerful,
comfortable and substantial. The acous-
tic qualities appear to be perfect, the or
dinarily clear voice easily filling every
part of the room. The cost of the build
ing is about S2500, not including the fur
nishings. The full equipment is first
class in every respect, nothing being left
out to make it serviceable and comfort
able.
The dedication of this beautiful build
ing took place. Friday forenoon. A large
audience was present and the services
were very Interesting. The following pro-
gram was presented:
Scripture Reading, the 9Th Psalm,
Mr.. Walter NJ. Smith
Singing. MY Mothers Prayer
Miss Sarah NJ. Hall
Presentation Address,
Mr.. Walter NJ. Smith
Address of Acceptance,
Hon. Moses Giddings
Singing "Consecration, Miss Hall
Prayer of Dedication,
Rev. G. W. Hinckley
Dedicatory Address.
Mr. Hezekiah Butterwor:h of Boston
Singing, America" by the congregation
All of the addresses were of great in
terest and value, each filling an import
ant place In this great work. Mr.. Smith
heartily transferred the property to the
care of the trustees of the Good VIII
sire that it might be used forever for
educational and religious purposes. He
said that his design was that it might be
used for a longer time each year than
during the BOYS Assembly. He announced
the purpose of establishing summer
school for Bible study to follow the Boys
Assembly. and he said that Dr. Arthur
T. Pierson was now faVorably consider
ing a proposition to engage IN this work
next year.
Mr. Giddings' address of acceptance
the gratitude of the trustees and the peo-
pie and instructive along the right lines
of spiritual and material growth. The
address of Mr.. Butterworth ought to be
in full to do 1t justice. Out OF
the wealth of his reading and experience
he BROUGHT lessons of great value, encour-
aging the boys to believe that they could
do much in life If they only willed to do
It. He lett as motto: He can WHO
thinks he can.
The address ended with a poem descrip |
tive of the heroic service of Marcus Wnit- |
man, and these Were the closing words
20 ye, who mid the Good Will Pines
Await lifes silent call, |
A legend | today would give
This consecrated hall:
Time waits the nobler man,
Faith bows the sky, faith lifts the earti. |
He can who thinks he can.
The whole service was rlch IN lis SuS-
gestion inspiration and promise: and it |
was in every way a fitting opening of the
eighth Assembly.
Larger numbers than usual are on the |
grounds for the first days exercises. an
large number being now in the
tents. Every train brings additions, and
many have driven in. Among those who
have already registered are Mr.. and Mrs |
A. ~ Ryerson and Miss Jenkins of Moro |
ton. Ct; VIM. B. Fox and Miss Esther |
Fox of Brooklyn; Mr.. and Mrs. Walter |
NJ. Smith Miss Lou Smith, Mrs. Hunfer- |
ford and daughter, Miss Susan Smith and |
Miss Maria Smith. Mr.. A. l.. Brown and |
Masters Philip and Richard Brown of |
Stamford. CT; Dr. A. f. Bessey, f. +. |
Mayo. Lewis w. Dunn, Sheppard Butler, |
A, E. Warren. Arthur G.. Robinson. |
Phillip Robinson, Increase Robinson, Mr.. |
and Mrs. f. b. Philbrick of Waterville;
]. o. Smith, Skowhegan; Mr.. and rms. |
Moses Glddings, Miss Giddings r. A. |
Jordan. d. r. Porter, Bangor; Miss Annie |
n. Mathews, Auburndae. Mass; Miss |
Jennie r. Sawtelle. Howe's Corner; VIM.
4 Holding. Bert Stevens, Ralph E. Wins |
low, John Goss Harold G. Nye. John B.
Lamb Lewiston; Miss Sarah NJ; Hall,
Rockland: Harold p Hastings. Canaan
N. H; Harry b. Watson. Mr.. and Mrs. !
land; Mr.. and Mrs. Fred II. White: Lew
iston: Fay w. Foss. Benton: Harold |
Bradford, Melrose, Mass; Rev. and Mrs.
III. NJ. Ives Fairfield; Rev. II. f. wood,
China; Rev. and Mrs: F.: w: Peaks. Ash
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