The Columbus dispatch., 1906-12-09

ment, Columb bus is surpassed by no
CITY in the country, and its churches,
which are numerous, are in a con-
dition of prosperity which eyinces
persistent and conscientious effort on
the part of the ministers and deep
and unffagging interest among the
members of the congregations which
they serve. Columbus is God-fear-
ing city, and her people not only
revere their Master, but contribute
literally to work of every character
which is carried on in His name In
nothing are the people here more
generous than in their contributions
marks gratifying advancement both
in the spiritual and material branches
of church work
magnificent structure and mod
ern in all appointments is the First
PRESBYTERIAN church. While the
church organization is one of the old
est in the city, the building which
occupies a beautiful site at the cor
ner of Main and Seventh streets, is
Of comparatively recent construction,
and is equipped with steam heat,
folding chairs and every up-to-date
accessory and convenience. The pres
ent pastor, Rev. J. J. Hill, has been
at his present post of duty only
short time, having come to Columbus
last July He has entered upon his
work with commendable zeal, how
ever. and enjoys the love, confidence
and esteem of every member of his
congregation. In order to incite in
terest in the church and church work
he issues each week a pamphlet Civ
ing the different services, the dates
and naming the subjects which are
to be discussed. Since Mr.. Hill took
charge the erection of manse has
been undertaken, and the structure,
which is a handsome brick veneered
building located on the lot just north
of the church, is nearing completion.
Capt. John A. Nelson is superintend-
ent of the Sunday school, and the
church organization is as follows:
Session: Rev. j. j. Hill, moderator;
Mr. W. A. Campbell, clerk; Judge
J. A. Orr, Col. e. w Albert, Capt.
John A Nelson, Messrs. J. l.. S. Al
bright, William Fitzpatrick, w. H.
Lee, Brooks MCGOWAN, j. A. Stinson,
Hon. A A. Kincannon Prof. j w.
Bell Deacons: Co1.W. d. Humphries,
ID
tary; Mr.. C. H. Ayres, treasurer of
contingent fund Mr. A. f. Love,
treasurer of benevolencies; Messrs.
S. B. Street, G.. c. Buder, J. NJ Nc
Qaown, J. T Wood, T. W. Harris,
Walter Knox. w. d. Bishop, J. 7.
Searcy. The officers of the different
societies connected with the church
are as follows: Christian Endeavor
Society: Mr.. Jno. A. Stinson, presi-
dent: Miss Miriam Wilkinson, secre-
tary; Miss Vesta Wood, treasurer.
Palmer Orphanage Circle of Kings
Daughters: Mrs. W. A Campbell,
president; Miss Annie Peyton, secre-
tary and treasurer. Home Mission
airy Society: Mrs. j. T. Parish. pres
ident; Mrs. f. b. Miller, secretary
and treasurer. Foreign Missionary
Society Mrs G. w Cox, president:
Miss Mary Love, secretary and treas
, urer: Mrs. John A. Nelson, assistant
secretary and treasurer. Ladies Aid
Society. Mrs G. w Albert, presi
dent: Mrs B. K. Sessums, secretary
and treasurer.
Quaint and picturesque is ST. Pauls
Episcopal church at the corner OF
College and South Fourth streets.
Built many years ago, its walls OF
solid masonry are adorned with the
clinging ivy that graced the churches
of our forefathers. Although the ex-
terror of the building recalls the OIL
den DAYS of the past, the interior pre-
sents more modern form of beauty
The auditorium was remodeled a few
years ago. and the decorations are
artistic and at the same time appro-
pirate Rev. Walter f. Dakin, the
present rector of the church, has
been in charge about year and a
half. having come to Columbus IN
July of last year He entered upon
his work with earnest vigor, and his
efforts have met with the most graf
flying results. There are number
of eleemosynary societies connected
with the church, and their work dur
ing the past twelve months has oeen
most effective. One of the most i'm
portant of these organizations is the
woman's auxiliary to the board OF
,aiSSinns Mrs Alice B. Young Is