The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-13

To many OF the good people of Edge
wood. yesterday afternoon was an occa-
sion OF great rejoicing for the beautiful
new Congregational church at the COR
ner OF Arnold avenue and Broad street,
for which these good people have labored
and worked, I'm season and out OF season,
for almost a decade was dedicated to the
service OF God and humanity. The beau
tiful interior of the church rendered stir
more attractive by the light of the after
noon sun. which streamed In through the
stained glass windows, was filled with an
audience who came TO rejoice with those
TO whom the day and the occasion was as
benediction Included in the audience
were representatives from every Congre-
gational church in this city and it's en-
virons. Many clergymen, from all denom-
nations were also present. The platform
OF the church was especially attractive
with wealth of palms. ferns and cut
flowers.
by Mrs. John c. Davis followed by a
hymn by the congregation.
Prayer was than offered by Rev. James
Nose, pastor emeritus OF the Benen-
cent Congregational church after which
the scripture lesson was read by Rev "
s. Babasinian. soprano solo was then
rendered with much expression and feel
Ing by Mrs. #. A. Com of Pawtuxet
The first address OF the afternoon-'"Ths
Church and the Community then
delivered by Rev. DIR. Vose.
DR.. Vose spoke on the topic, "The
Church and the Community" In part,
he said
The influence OF the church is not for
the few but for the whole community in
iC tod In, fC - s.lx-
cism the church is a living witness that
there is "A divine power which controls
our destiny.
The church in a community stands for
righteousness and integrity and as a re-
mnder that men will have TO give an
account of their actions. Then, again.
the church creates friendship i'm a COM
nunity among those who are drawn to-
gether by feeling that they are all
bound by certain religious ties.
The church is also for the children,
and through them for parents. and thus
IL has an important influence upon the
families of the community.
"In way the church Is built for the
children, for II Is built for the future" 4"
AT the close of Or. Vose's address Rev.
A. s. Hawkes.. the young pastor of the
church, read a letter from Rev. Wallace
Nutting, ID. d., pastor of the Union Con-
gregational church OF this city. saying
that, owing to a sudden death in his
family he could not be present to speak
upon the topic. THE Pastor and the
Community"
Rev j. j. woolley OF Pawtucket spoke
in his usual happy manner upon this
topic.
At the close OF this address Mrs. +.
r. Goff sang with beautiful effect Men,
delssohn's "Oh, Rest in the Lord" after
which Rev. Thomas Bartlett, pastor OF
the Baptist church of Pawtucket. spoke
on the topic, "Interdenominational Fell
lowship."
Mr.. Bartlett was followed by Rev. l.. s.
Woodwork OF the Highland Congrega-
tional church of Providence. MIR. Wood
worth made vigorous address which
was largely of reminiscent character.
going back 10 the period of ten years
ago. when the present large and prosper
Gus society was organized and worshipped
In the old Casino building.
Among other things Mr.. Woodwork
urged loyalty TO the new church. lie be-
lieved the church going people OF Edge
wood should deem II a duty to pay their
money for the support OF the local
churches rather than pay 1t out in car