Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-04-26
NEW MUSIC HALL.
Proposed Gin Of Col a. 8. Chandler
for the Benefit OF Randolph.


for the Benefit OF Randolph.
Col. A. B. Chandler, a loyal son OF Ran
dolph, who has added to the beauty OF his
native village by handsome summer rest-
dence, Mari Castle, aud thrown open for
the recreation OF the peop Mari-CasIie
park with walks aud drives that are a
source OF inexhaustible pleasure, now
proposes TO crown bis munifeence with =
noble gift.
BY thsunion of the Congl and Christian
bodies in Bethany church the society hnds
itself possessed OF two church buildings
and two very desirable sites. II IS Col
Chandlers proposition to take one OF
these sites, remodel or remove toe edifice
upon il and have handsome building Ira
its place containing music hall, for
which he will furnish funds not to exceed
$4,000.
This hail, or auditorium, would be finely
appointed, with a stage large enough for
the first class attractions that Ram
dolph would be glad TO see. and seating
capacity sufficiently ample to accom-
modate any assembly that would be likely
TO gather. II would, in fact, be what this
village has long wanted, gem of an opera
house in which such concerts and such
plays could be given as would tend TO the
educational uplift aud broader culture OF
the people.
Being the property Of the church and
under It's control, greater care would be
exerted 10 maintain high standard ana
eliminate those trashy affairs, which "A
not vicious are certainly not refining,
than II is reasonable to expect In secular
managers OF purely public place OF en-
tertainment.
The building would also contain rooms
for parish use and provide for the social
and working interests OF the church,
which would bear the expense OF this
IA > al
Col. Chandler's offer was laid before be
church committee last night and uDani-
mously accepted. The matter will be
brought before a full meeting OF the
church as soon as possible for final
decision. His letter TO the trustees Is as
foilows:-
To the trustees OF Bethany church,
I have been much interested IN the
plans, now happily consummated, OF
uniting the interests Of the two churches,
from which the spiritual influences OF my
boyhood were chiefly derived, added to
those OF my parental home, and would
like to offer my congratulations to all
those who have aided In the development
OF this, as II appears to me, most rea-
sonable result.
This brings me TO say that / have long
perceived what has seemed to me the need
In this community OF lecture or music
hall. ! find now what appears to be
favorable opportunity OF properly supply
ing such a benefit here, in connection
with a parish house TO serve the needs
which your pastor has explained to me-
His views and purpose appeal TO me as
most business like, as we'll as beneiicent,
and | so much desire TO see them carried
out that | am prepared to furnish the
funds necessary to construct the music
hall portion OF a suitable building to serve
the several excellent purposes needed, N
the plans therefor can he satisfactorily
matured and carried out in entire harmony
and practical unanimity under the aus
pices aud control OF the Bethany church
organization. anticipate that the cost OF
a suitable auditorium and its convenient
equipment 10 serve this purpose will not
exceed $4,000.
have bad considerable experience with
architects and. IL acceptable to your peo-
pie, will be glad to employ suitable one
to inspect the buildings and grounds
with the view OF reaching the wlsest de-
cision as to the manner OF carrying out
this problem to best suit its several sides,
that is to say. which building can be re-
modelled to the best advantage and which
location is likely to best serve the designs
intended.
ALBEIT b. CHANDLER.
Randolph, April, "A, 1906
Church Notes.
Subject OF lne etftUOU HI DtiuhUY Nnufth
will be "a Rational View OF Living" and
the pastor will make an explanation OF
Col. Chandeliers offer.
Methodist Episcopal church Preach
ing by the pastor at 10:30 9. m. Sunday
school at u o'clock. Epworth League at
$3.50.
Catholic church Sunday - High Mass at
1890 a. M, subject OF sermon, "Creation
OF Heaven and Earth" evening services
Rosary Litany and Benediction at 7;O r.
m.
Christian Science service Sunday at II
a m. Subject Of lesson sermon, "Adam
and Fallen Man, Golden text from
Romans, 5:19 Wednesday evening meet
ing at 1880.
The Ladies' Aid OF the NJ. T.. church
will meet with the Misses Matthews Friday
evening, April "a. A short musical and
literary program will be given. Refresh
ments will be served. A cordial invita-
tion to all.
social in the White church Friday evening
1t Z 80, and those attending are requested
10 bring penny packages to be auctioned
lff, each person be sure TO insert his or her
name in the package.
At st. Johns church next Sunday, the
second Sunday after Easter, there Will b.
Celebration Of the Holy Communion at
l.45. Morning prayer will be said with
ermon at 10:30 o'clock. The rector has
placed his resignation IN the hands OF the
'estry, and il is probable that this viii be
he last service he will hold at st. Johns
hurch.