News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1912-03-13
M. E. CHURCH DEDICATION
Re-0pening Of the Morrisville Methodist
Church Earge Atteudance-In
ing Exercises-S7,0 Expended

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The exercises in connection with the
re-opening and re-dedication of the Meth.
odist church of this place occurred last
Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednes
day evening there was a sacred concert.
followed by a sermon by President Ben.
ton of the University of Vermont. The
church was filled and also the aisles, as
well as the vestry and adjoining rooms.
The concert was under the direction of
Mrs. Ila Niles Jackson and she was ably
assisted by a large choir, which rendered
several selections in faultless manner.
A solo by Mrs. Jackson, in her usual ex.
cellent style, added much to the occasion.
Mrs. A. N. Camp presided at the organ,
which many heard for the first time and
her skillful and artistic playing brought
out in sweet tones the many good quail
| ties of this handsome organ.
Prayer was offered by Rev. J. T. Baxen-
dale of Wolcott and the 23rd Psalm was
read by Rev. O. M. Boutwell, of Bingham
J vile, after which the speaker of the even
ing was introduced by Judge Geo, M.
| Powers.
This was DR.. Benton's first appearance
here and the fact that he was to speak
on this occasion not only drew large
number of Morrisville people but many
were present from neighboring towns,
among them large delegation of teach
ers and students from the Normal school
at Johnson. The speaker took for his
text Holy, Holy, HOLY, Lord God AL
mighty" The discourse treated upon the
! reality of the true God, that there was a
God, one who loved His people and evl-
dences Of whom were shown on every
hand. The speaker was attentively lis
tened to and his address of about an
hours length was we'll received. After
sermon, Rev. W. T. Best, the pastor,
told how much had been expended upon
the extensive repairs and the purchase
of the pipe organ, which was about 81
900 and of this amount about $4,000
had not been provided for. Opportunity
was then given for subscriptions and in
half hour over $1,000 of this amount
was provided for, and on the following
day about 5000 was pledged, leaving at
this writing less than $1O0 to be pro-
vided tor.
Refreshments consisting Of sand wiclles, !
coffee, cake and ice cream were served at !
the close of the exercises by the Delta |
Alphas of the church, free to all and |
large number partook of the same This
was under the direction of Miss Zita |
Towne.
The dedicatory service was held Thurs
day morning, followed by an able SER
mon by District Superintendent William
Shaw, after which the sacrament Of the
Lords supper was administered.
In the afternoon service of a remin-
iscent character was held. The open
ing address was given by Rev. o. NJ.
Boutwell,, who gave brief sketch of the
early days of Methodsm in Morrisvile.
Chas. Davis, who is the present pastor
of the original society in Morristown,
brought greetings from his charge. Rev.
w. E Douglass, former pastor, spoke
very feelingly of his pastorate bere and
OF the work done in repairs at that time
and of the beginning OF the present par
Rev. l.. E. Peabody of the Ad.
vent Christian church brought words of
greeting from his church and Rev. W. E.
Baker of the Congregational church
spoke of the friendly relations that exists
between the churches and of the good
work that is being done by the united
efforts of the people, Short addresses
were also made by Rev. Mr.. Hull, Rev.
I. T. Baxendale, Rev. a. L. Mandigo,
Rev. Q. L. Barnard, Rev F. H. Roberts,
Rev. William Shaw and the pastor of
The church.
This service was especially interesting
and the hearty congratulations from
ormer workers here were OF an inspiring
nature. The concert in the evening men, L
toned elsewhere was fitting close to '
he interesting event and the occasion a
will long be remembered by many and II
marks special epoch in the history of
he NJ. E. church of this place, v
For the success of the exercises much n
redit is due Pastor Best and his able as G
istants and to him is also due great V
redit for bringing to a successful realiza-
ion the long-needed and much desired b
epairs upon this church. The pastor h
ad hearty and able supporters in his en-
eavors and to them also is due much S
1r the results. a
Brotherhood Meeting.
s,hn r,,,l,lic re t11nst cnrdia1lr invited nl