The Washington herald., 1908-06-11
FIRST SERVICE HELD
NOrthminster Presbyterian
Church Is Erected.
WELCOMED BY CITY PASTORS
DcdicntOry Exercises, Which Con-
cludc on sunday, Held I'm the New
House of worship nt Eleventh
street and Rhode Island Avenue.
Visiting Clergy Make Addresses.

Dedicatory exercises were held at the
Northminster Presbyterian Church Elev
enth and Rhode Island avenue northwest
last night The first public service in the
new edifce was an occasion Of hearty
Fluctuations and fraternal greeting not
only from the congregation, but from the
neighboring pastors OF different denomi-
nations.
After a dedication recital by the or
ganist Louis A. Potter. jr.. the visiting
clergymen. led by the pastor. Rev. George
p. Wilson. D. D.. took seats on the pulpit
platform L. Cabell Williamson. chair
man of the committee appointed by the
joint congregation of the Assembly and
North churches of which the present
congregation is the outgrowth, presented
the keys Of the church 10 W c. Country
man, president Of the board Of trustees.
Gives sketch of Church.
Mr. Williamson made brief address.
telling OF the vicissitudes encountered BY
his committee in erecting the edihce. and
gave a sketch Of the formation OF the
new church.
~ A''NAfA AAr wv iNA9 - WI 'NhAAAl man
| said they We're a mark of distinction
that the new church would be an ardent
defender of the doctrines of Christ
Rev. DIR. Wilson. on behalf Of the con-
gregation. thanked the building commit
tee for their efforts 20 complete the
| house OF worship, and expressed the opin-
ion that a successful career would be the
future of the church.
Rev. Frederick ID. Power. d d.. pas
tor of the Vermont Avenue Christian
Church, the first visiting minister 20 ex-
press the greetings OF his church 10 the
Northminster congregation, said: "Our
church and denomination shall always be
harmonious II we seek harmonious rcla-
! tiOus with Christ
Occasions Ike this make me glad. since
/ they exhibit a trJe feeling OF friendship
/ between sister churches. May we always
| be co-workers In the cause OF Christ >
Church
After a soprano solo by Mss Margue-
rite Morse. Rev. Charles Butler j. D..
assistant pastor Of the Luther Place Me
mortal Church, conveyed the greetings
Z of his congregation TO the audience. and
wished the new church success in all its
undertakings
He was followed by Rev. Thompson.
OF the lexington church. who gave n
brief talk. eXhorting the congregation 20
give personally 20 the cause Of their
church.
Rev. John Lee Allison. D. D., pastor
OF the Gunton Temple Memorial Church
praised the spirit Of the members Of
Northminster Church. and congratulated
them upon their success in building their
new home
Closes t-r Exercises
Rev. Charles Guthrie, OF HamIlne NJ F.
Church. closed the exercises with a few
remarks extending the best wishes OF his
church and congregation
This evening the church VIII continue
the dedication exercises with special serv-
ices. at which Rev. Robert =. Kerr. p. D..
OF Baltimore. Will deliver a sermon.
Rev. Charles Wood. d. D.. pastor OF the
Church OF the Covenant, will address the
congregation al 7.45 o'clock Thursday
evening.
sunday evening AT S o'clock the dedica-
ton Will take place with elaborate cere-
monies. Rev. B. F. Bittnger, D. D., will
conduct the exercises and preach. Ad-
dresses Will be made by Rev DR.. Wilson
and Rev. Dr. w. II. Roberts. d. D.. for
mcr moderator OF the General Assembly.