Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-03-11
CORNERSTONE OF NEW
TABERNACLE IS PLACED
Impressive Ceremonies Mark
Memorable Occasion for DR..
Broughton'S Congregation

The laying of the corner stone of the
new Baptist Tabernacle, on Luckie
street. at II o'clock Wednesday, was one
of the most notable features of the BIZ
BILE conference, and memorable occa-
sion for DIR. Broughton's congregation.
The exercises were held i'm the pres
ence of a very large audience, consisting
of Tabernacle church members, dlstln-
suished ministers and laymen in at
tendance upon the conference, and>Vls-
itors in general. Liberal seating capacity
had been provided in the way of tenn
porary platforms erected especially for
the occasion. but not nearly the whole
gathering was accommodated.
At 10 o'clock the services in the Taber-
nacle were dismissed, and those present
made their way without delay to the new
building, which has reached the height or
the windows, and already affords an idea
of the imposing and commodious struct-
ure il will be when finished. In about
Is minutes all had reassembled and the
impressive ceremonies were begun.
CORNER STONE A GIFT.
The corner stone, a handsome slab of
pure white marble. was presented by the
Ladies' Aid and Missionary societies OF
the Tabernacle church, on behalf of Mrs.
]. II. Low. widow of the late DR.. j. Fl.
Low, and was accompanied by the fol-
lowing letter:
The Ladies' Aid and Missionary socie-
ties upon this occasion, marking the
greatest epoch in the life of our church,
feel that no deeper pleasure could be
afforded them than 10 be allowed the
privilege, without consultation either
with pastor or officers of the church, TO
presents this corner stone in honor of the
founder of the Tabernacle Baptist
chs, II.
Broughton, DID,, in memory of DR.. j.
H. Low. who loved the church and its
pastor, and who labored for It's develop
ment in it's early history, both in gifts
and time, the landmarks and influences
of which linger with us still. He, being
dead, yet speaketh!
His wife, who still worships with US,
presents this stone with the same indy
ing love for the church and its found
err, feeling as did her husband. that Dr.
Broughton has not only been a distinct
blessing and inspiration to thousands Of
lives in our own fair city, but that his
ministry has leaped the bounds of ma
tional, to international fame and bless
ing.
With the presentation of this stone
comes the request by the donor that the
son of the founder of this great and
glorious work shall unveil the stone,
and her constant prayer is for the di-
vine protection, guidance and power in
the same measure and degree that has
characterized his past labors.
May God of all grace overshadoW,
keep and sustain us In our effort to
bring to completion the work begun to-
day.
Affectionately,
THE MISSIONARY AND LADIES AID
SOCIETIES.
March 9, 1910.
DIR. Len G.. Broughton, pastor OF the
Tabernacle church and the leading spirit
in the movement for a new edifice of
worship, presided as master of ceremo-
MES. The occasion was full of deep
meaning and happy significance for him.
as for his congregation, and he was Wis
IDLY affected,
DIR. DIXON SPEAKS.
Or. A. c. Dixon opened the exercises
with prayer; DIR. James A. Gray read
an appropriate passage from the Scrip
ture, and DIR. F. B. Meyer, of London,
delivered a beautiful address.
Then the stone was laid by DIR. Brough-
ton, dzehose remarks were brief and we'll
chosen. .ss~NE
Greetings from East Northfeld Mass,
borne by w. r. Moody, president of the
schools in that city. and one of the lead
ing lay workers of the Baptist denomi-
nation, followed; and the ceremonies
closed with a benediction by Rev. Joseph
Kemp, of Scotland.
At the 9 o'clock Wednesday devotional
service hour Mr.. Moody made an inter-
esting talk. At 10 o'clock DR.. Gray con-
tinued his study of prophecy, taking up
the history of Israel after the exile. At
II o'clock DR.. Meyer, of London, preach
ed on THE Surrendered Life"
The usual services will be held We'd
nesday afternoon. At 8 o'clock DR.. A. T.
Robertson will continue his study of the
book of John; at o'clock DR.. Dixon will
speak, and at o'clock in the evening
DIR. Meyer will preach.