The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1907-06-06
New piscopalC Church
Dedicated Sunday.
LARGE GATHERINGS BOTH MORNING
AND EVENING.

Last Sunday. June End, 1907, mark
ed the day for the opening of St. An
drew's new Episcopal church in Battle
Mountain. Although not fully COM
pleted the church was made quite
comfortable for Sundays services.
The day was almost q typical day,
which gave an appearance of festiyity
and rejoicing that is lacking when
the day is sombre and disagreeable,
and many who had not been to church
for months broke their record Sunday
and Joined the religious throng. A
large crowd was present at the morn
ing service and the sermon was deliv-
cred by Rev. Percival S. Smithe of
Elko who came for the express pur-
pose of being present at the opening
of the new church.
The people of Battle Mountain have
a warm feeling towards Rev. Smithe
as he was the first Episcopal minister
to make regular trips to u little
town, and it was through bis efforts
the church was started. His sermon
was very interesting and was listened
to very sttentively by the large
congregation present. At times dur
ing his sermon Mr.. Smithe was al
most overcome as he looked back over
the past and thought Of the time just
Ii short months ago when be first
visited our little town. He expressed
q wish at that time that a church
might soon be built, but hardly real
lied that his hopes would be fulfilled
30 soon for ere two years have elapsed
Battle Mountain Episcopalians have
a resident rector, Rev. L. b. Thomas
and q place of worship that they may
we'll feel proud of.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Smithe's
sermon Holy Communion vas adj
ministered to a large number OF com-
municants by Bishop S~palding, assist
ed by Lloyd B. Thomas, rector Of St.
Andrews church.
The evening service was attended
by a much larger crowd than in the
morning. the church being filled to its
utmost capacity. Everyone listened
with marked attention to the power.
ful aud inspiring sermon delivered by
tbs Bishop and the utmost quietness
prevailed during his eloquent talk.
Immediately following the sermon
the Confirmation class presented
themselves at the chancel rail and
there received the "Laying on Of
Hands" by the Bishop which was a
very impressive ceremony and marks
the entrance of the individual upon
active service in the cause Of Christ
and His Kingdom.
The class con listed OF Mrs. Olive
Keudrick, Mrs. Nina ID. Coon, Mrs.
Sadie N. Moore, Mrs. Carrie l.. Le-
MARIE and J. A. Workman.
The Bishop then delivered an adj
dress to the class in which he exhort-
ed his hearers with deep feeling toilet
the spirit of Christ pernleate their
souls and fill their being.
Immediately preceding the evening
service, Mrs. Nina ID Coon received
the rite of Holy Baptism, the cere-
mony being performed by Rev. L. B.
Thomas.
The music at both services rendered
by the church choir was excellent.
Beautiful boquets Of white flowers
adorned the altar in the chancel as
did also two beautiful boquets which
we're placed on the organ.
Being that the church is not fully
| completed the Conservation services
we're not held Sunday, hut it is the
intention of the Bishop, ii possible, to
visit Battle Mountain again in Sep
TENDER at which time the beautiful
little church will be consecrated to
the service Of Almighty God.
The Rev. Bishop end Mr.. Smithe
each delivered al address to the Sun
day School ut 2;30.
The Bishop and Mr.. Smithe were
ably assisted in the services on Sun
day by rector L. b. Thomas.
Taken all in all. Sundays services
we're all that could be desired and was
a day that will long be remembered by
Battle Mountain Episcopalians.
Bishop Spalding's visits to this
town are awaited with pleasure and
he makes a great impression on all
who have the opportunity of hearing
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