The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-06-02
METHODIST CHURCH DEDI-
GATED AT LAKE ARTHUR

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Lake Arthur has again done herself
proud. This prosperous little town is
to be congratulated on her enterprise
and willingness and determination to
bring to pass that which will up-bnild
and benefit the town and surrounding
country.
In accordance with pre-arranged
plans, last Sunday morning, n of the
most delightful, enjoyable and beauti-
full ceremonies took place when the
Masonic fraternity of the city, assist
ed by Acting Grand Master Ralph NJ.
Parsons, of Roswell, laid the corner
stone Of the new Methodist church of
Lake Arthur.
At 10 O'Clock the members Of the
lodge met at h lodge room, and af-
ter a short session marched to the
church, where a great congregation of
people awaited them. Mr.. Parsons act
ed in the capacity of Grand Master,
n assisted by the lodge, proceeded
to perform the Masonic ceremony in
laying b corner stone The ceremony
was very impressive and was much
enjoyed. b Acting Grand Master de-
hvered in the church an eloquent au-
dress, full of good thought and which
was highly appreciated by ALL The
entire service was harmonious and ap-
propriate from start to finish. The
church and the community at large
fee obligated to the Masonic lodge and
its members for the valuable service
rendered, and long will remain the
memory of this sacred N beautiful
service in connection with the church.
Contrary to the old custom of lay
ing h corner stone as the foundat-
ion of the church is laid, the laying of
che stone was left until the church
was ready for dedication, which bro
about a very harmonious condition OF
affairs, and resulted in an exceptional
ly fine service.
After the laying of the corner stone,
the hymn, "AH Hail the Power OF
Jesus Name" was sung, the scripture
lesson, an excellent quartette render
ed a splendid selection, after which
Rev. j. B.. Cochran, presiding elder OF
the 81 Paso district preached an able
sermon on These Stones Shall Be
Gods House," The congregation was
we'll pleased with his discourse.
After the ermon the presiding cid
er explained that it was needful to
raise abou 81, 200 in order to dedicate
the church free of debt. J. D.. Bratton
was chosen secretary, and the appeal
for donations was made. Mr.. Bratton
opened the list with 800. This opened
up things nicely and VIM. Lawrence,
]. B. Morris and J.. l.. Howell respond
ed simultaneously with 500 each. The
spirit of giving was in the air, and ].
A. Edwards responded with $3.50. A
gain Messrs. Lawrence and Howell adj
ded another $50 each to their SUBJ
s~criptions "A large number subscribed
amounts varying from $40 to $50 zach
and the Ladies Aid Society of the
church gave 800. To this society much
credit is due. Since Thanksgiving the
society has made nearly $500. They
have purchased a new piano for the
church, put a handsome new carpet
on the pulpit rostrum, put b lights
in the church, paid 800 on the pews
and stand pledged for another 500
on this handsome new church. There
are III nineteen members in the so
ciety and where is there one that
has made a better showing?
The full amount of the Indebtedness
$1,000, was raised, the board of trus-
tees then presenting the house for
dedication, and this was formally
done.
The cost Of this new church Is, conn
plete, $4,000, and 1t may be sal to the
credit of Lake Arthur and her good
people that 1t has been built and paid
for by its own people n money. no
outside help being necessary to carry
the work to a contamination.
At this dedication service our peo-
pie showed the kind OF mettle that
makes things go. Everyone present
who subscribed did IL as freely and
so nicely that It was in inspiration
to one to know that we live among