The Washington herald., 1907-07-13
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Alexandria. Va. July L.-Impressive
exercises. including the ritual Of TIE Ma
sonic order and an address by Gov. Swan
son. of Virginia. marked the laying, this
afternoon, OF the corner stone Of the
George r. Hill Memorial. the young peO-
pies building Of the Washington Street
Methodist Episcopal Church South. Rev.
i. Y. Regestcr, presiding elder of Wash
ingtoG district. offered tie invocation, and
Rev Charles D. Bulla. the pastor of the
church. gave q brief sketch of the move
ment for the erection OF the building. \
large crowd Witnessed the ceremonies.
IN his address Gov. Swanson spoke in
the highest terms Of the plan of the
church To- the moral and religious train
ing Of young people, lie declared IL to
be modern and progressive. and in line
with the needs of the times. Such an
enterprise, he said, reflects great credit
upon the Washington Street Southern
Methodist Church. upon the pastor, and
the people OF the city. He declared that
st merits the approval and support of all
who are interested in the moral welfare
OF the State.
He was glad to be present on that
occasion. he said. not only to give his
personal expression of approval. but his
Endorsement as governor of the Common
wealth. He thought it a significant dis
tinctiOn to take the lead in such a move
ment, which he hoped would become gen
eral He hoped 20 see churches of all
denominations throughout the State adopt
ing similar measures for properly direct
ing the moral development Of the young.
Upon the proper performance Of that
service, he declared. depends the future
prosperity Of the State and nation.
The governor predicted for the new
building q field Of increasing usefulness.
His remarks were warmly applauded.
Result of a Years Work.
Before introducing the governor Rev
Mr. BuIla, in his explanatory address,
traced the movement for the building from
its inception early last year 1t was the
outgrowth of a conviction on his part
shared by many of the leading members
of the church. that such a move was
necessary in order for the church 70 ex-
ercise its proper influence over the lives
Of the young people. After being gen.
orally discussed and brought before tho
congregation. it was unanimously ap-
proved.
Following the governors address the
corner stone was placed in position, with
ceremonies conducted by Andrew Jack
son Lodge of Masons. The exercises
We're interspersed with hymns. sung by a
special choir. Rev. ". T. Locke. pas
tor Of the Mount Vernon Place Church,
Washington. pronounced the benediction.
In the corner stone was placed box
containing the following publications:
Doctrines and discipline OF the NJ Z.
Church South, 1905; Methodist hymnal:
historical sketch of Washington Street
IL Z. Church South; minutes of the Bal
timore Conference. 1914 to 1866; Southern
Methodist handbook, AIethodism in the
Lower Valley Of Virginia; minutes of the
one hundred and twenty-third session Of
the Baltimore Annual Conference, NJ. E.
Church South; bulletins of the church,
Sund-s -shool Magazine, Home Depart
= rrent Quarterly, Elworth League Hand
book. Church Extension Handbook, cat
alogue Of Randolph Macon Woman's Col
lege. catalogue of Randolph Acad-
envy. Of Front Royal: Christian Advo-
cate, Nashville; Baltimore Southern
Methodist, Epworth Era, Go Forward,
Alexandria Gazette, The Washington
Herald, the Washington Star, the Wash
ington Post. and the Baltimore Sun
almanac. 1901 in addition there were
coins and a photograph Of George r.
Hill. in whose honor the building is
named.
To Finish II This Year.
It is expected that the structure will be
completed before the LIST Of November. It
will represent a total cost OF about $500
The building will be two stories high and
will present a handsome appearance. On
the first floor will be located the reading
rooms and children's apartments, and on
the second floor viii be the main apart
ment. designed for lectures and general
entertainments.
The building committee is composed of
Rev. Charles D. Bulla, E. c. Graham, ].
+. Myers. DT. Charles Z. Outcalt, and
J. Clinton Smoot. The structure was
named in honor of the late Dr. Hin. in
view of his devotion TO the interests of
the Washington Street Southern MethO-
dist Church throughout a long member
ship, and his distinct concern in the rc-
!igjous well being Of young people