The Washington herald., 1909-05-17

Interesting services marking the dedi-
cation Of ene Magruder Christian Church
were held yesterday afternoon IN the coy
ediace in the eastern. OF new. section Of
Tuxedo. Nd.
The new church building IS frame.
twenty-four by thirty-two feet. and IS
heated By a furnace. Although small. it
is exceptionally attractive.
The services were opened with a
hymn by the congregation. follow
ed by a prayer by Rev. A. z. Zelgler.
pastor OF the church. Messrs. Garrett.
Sco1eld. Harmon. and Kirk rendered a
quartet, which was followed BY Scrip
ture reading by Rev W T Lapradt- the
first pastor Of the church after It's organi-
zation June 1. 1915. Rev. Mr.. Laprsdt was
not expected al the service. and he was
extended a most cordial welcome
Miss Lewis Sings Solo.
After>a prayer by Rev. ". G. Dram.
pastor OF H Street Church. southwest.
Miss Sadie Lewis, Of Washington. sang a
solo Rev A. z Zeigler. pastor, gave
brief history Of Magruder Church. and
DR.. F. D. Power. Of the Vermont Avenue
Church, northwest, Washington, preached
the dedication sermon. taking for his
text Worship" He drew a picture OF
conditions IN communities where there
we're no places OF worship. and then de-
pieted the happiness, prosperity. and
Christian love existing in neighborhoods
where the teachings Of Christ prevailed
The dedicatory prayer was delivered by
Rev George A Miller. OF the Ninth
Street Church. northeast. followed by
singing by the congregation. Dr. 9. T.
Prewitt, elder OF the church. in asking for
a liberal collection. stated that the money
was not 20 be used by the Magruder
Church. but would go TO the Board Of
Church Extensions TO be used In other
places for the extension Of Chrisrs King
dom. A handsome sum was realized for
this purpose. After singing by the con
gregatiOn. Rev. Henry Brewood, pastor Of
the Fifteenth Street Church, southeast.
Washington. pronounced the bensdiction.
Many WnshingtOnians PrexeAt.
The weather was ideal and the church
vas crowded to the doors. many members
Of the various Christian churches Of
Washington being present. Mr.. Arthur
ScOAeld directed the choir. and Mrs.
PreWiyt presided at the organ During
the services the pastor announced that
Edgar N Kitchen. formerly q the
Tuxedo church, and now a member OF the
Ninth Street Christian Church, Wash
ingtOn. VINO dedicated the lot upon which
Magruder Church stands. had recently
decided fifty feet IN the rear OF the build
ing fer an extension OF the church. and
that the Tuxedo congregation would soon
be large enough 10 make necessary an
enlargement Of the present building
Grew from Washington Church.
The MagTuder Church was organized
June 4. 1876. with sixteen members. thIr-
teen OF whom presented a letter of dis
missaI from TIE Ninth Street Christian
Church, Mr.. Bagby presiding. F. c. Por-
ter was chosen elder. and II. F. Harmon
and F. c. Crews deacons- Rev W T
Lspradt was called to preach For some
time meetings were held in Tuxedo
Church every Sunday afternoon. and
when Rev. Mr.. Lapradt severed his con
nection with the congregation meetings
were held AT the homes OF the various
members for the purpose OF observing
communion service.
In February, 1906. meetings were held
at Mr.. Brewood's home. nov the residence
OF Mr Trathen- and there the Sunday
school. which now has 4 membership
OF fifty OF more. was organized In April
Of the same year the present building
was commenced, and II was ready for
occupancy IL August
The gala event in the history OF Ma
gruder Church was the quarterly meet
ing of the District c. ". 3. NJ. IN June
1905. At this meeting between sixty and
seventy women from Washington, be
sides a large attendance from Tuxedo
and vicinity. were present
Rev. A Z. Ziegler has been the pastor
for the past two years. and is an enthusi-
astic worker and jealous Christian.
The Governing Board.
The present governing beard Of the
church consists Of Dr. G. T. Prewitt. el-
der. and h y. Harmon. Arthur ScofeId. Z
and F. c. Crews. deacons. The Sunday
school. c. ". N. B. and Willing Work
ers' Mission Bond are the auxIliaries Of
the church. and all are fourishing. The
church has contributed regularly 10 for
eign and American missions. besides max
ing contributions 20 San Francisco and
Messina earthquake sufferers.