The Republican journal., 1903-02-26

tne cnuTCn as a SLep toward CnflSIlan
welfare. There are no lighthouses,
| Mr.. Philbrook said, between Fort Point
| and Negro Island, but he was reioiced
to know of another spiritual beacon now
kindled, which would send its gospel
| rays out over the community Oh the
beautiful Penobscot Bay He spoke of
| the memorial windows as embematic
| of soul. The exterior view was fair,
but when viewed from the interior, with
Gods sunlight bringing out their latent
possibilities, they were indeed beauti-
full. He expressed an earnest wish that
the influence OF the church might be
like the mighty river in the Book Of
Ezekiel, cleansing and purifying as it
spread, and closed with asking a bless
ing on the pastor and his flock.
After thanking the presiding officer
for the privilege of attending and par
ticipating in the exercises, Rev. Ashley
A. Smith spoke of the spirit of Chris
tian unity which was now SO much
stronger than the old spirit of division
because of doctrinal differences The
same interest, he said, in the uplifting
and salvation of souls, not as a hope,
but as an experience, is common to all
Christians. He spoke of the helpful
ness of Paul's words to the church at
Corinth, ''Ye are the body of Christ"
AS that church was the body, he said,
I so was every church the manifestation
of tie Christian spirit. Healthy church
organization was an essential to work
for. Just as man with good physical
development can endure more, so is a
healthy church able to do more and
realization of Christ's words, Il am the
truth" meant struggle for higher
ends and characteristics. The purpose
of this new church was to develop a
finer ideal of manhood and womanhood,
higher spirit of right living, and a
greater sense of duty. This accomplish
ed, each one might look forward to
hearing their Masters words, after
they had crossed the Valley of the
Shadow, Thou hast been faithful over
many things; | will make thee ruler
over many things"
Rev. Harry Lutz congratulated not
only the pastor and his people but the
entire assembly, to whom the dedica-
tory services must be significant.
| The dedication of the building to God
meant a better community, better prin-
ciples, better living and the outlook
upon life raised and enobed. 1t is an
evidence that the world is being sub
| through individual effort to turn our
faculties into the right channels. The
sacrifice and effort necessary to com
pIete the building may seem hardly
worth the While sometimes, but he as
sured his listeners that even from a
financial standpoint it would pay, while
from a spiritual outlook the interest
would be d hundred fold. He gave a
hearty greeting from a neighborng
church, which, ne SAID, was always i'll
terested in the forward movement, and
urged the people to make good use of
the building erected 10y their own strag
giles by standing by their pastor and
attending service regularly.
Elder Hayward raised a laugh by say
ing that he had purposely omitted men
tioning the denominations of the visl-
tors, and he was sure that if the audi
ence did not know before they did not
know then--a fact demonstrating the
growth of the Christian spirit in leav
ing far behind the prejudice of mar
row doctrinal views. Mr.. Hayward
announced that at the evening service,
| to be held at seven O'Clock, and includ-
ing a sermon by Rev. II. L. Holt of Lin
colnvile, an opportunity would be given
some of the laymen to say few words,
After the trio, "Peace | Leave With
YOU" by Trowbridge, sung by Mrs.
Pitcher. Mrs. Frost and Mr.. Davis, Mr..
Bryant pronounced the benedlctlon,
which ended the service. An informal
ndIuSlluhlllS w Md6 itll III uiAC otiultiit
the pastor receiving many congratula-
tions and having a pleasant word for
parishioner and visitor alike, while his
people greeted friends and acquan-
tances from far and near.
The long worked for chapel is now a
reality, and the weekly services held
within its walls will doubtless become
a potent factor for good i'll the COM
munity. The Journal joins with many
friends in wishing both pastor and peo-
pie we'll merited success and prosperity.
The State Reform School
| The board of trustees of this institution
| met last week and reorganized. Officers
were elected as follows: President, Fred
| Atwood clerk, c. l.. Hutchinson pay roll,
| Henry W. Mayo; auditors, Henry W. Mayo,