Evening journal., 1914-04-15
sunday School
HALL Dedicated
Bishop KinSman Among the
Speakers at Emmanuel
Building Opening
$4,000 OF THE
COST IS IN HAND

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Special 70 THE 4.VENING JOURNAL
NEW CASTLE, Del, April l5e-With
a beautiful and impressive service Of
dedication, which included appropriate
prayers. hymns and addresses, the new
Sunday chool building of Emmanuel par
ish was formally dedicated last even
Ing by the re. Rev. Frederick J. kins-
man. Bishop of Delaware, in the pres
encc Of o. large and enthusiastic as
sembly of church members from Inn
manuel and other churches, and out OF
town visitors. who included the Rev.
Floyd TomplSins, Jr. OF New York, Mrs.
WHY'S Redo Of Baltimore, Miss Eliza
beth Lightner of Williamsport. Pa. Miss
Hoyt of New York. members of the
Clerical Brotherhood oi Delaware and
many others
Ever since The laying of the corner
stone on All Saints Day. worllmen have
,ecn busy with saw. hammer and chisel
on the building Now the wOrlmen'e
tools are idle and the building, its archi-
iectural design carrying out the lines
IF the historic building, of which IL is a
part, stands completed lasting monu-
nent to him whose untiring efforts made
{ possible, the present rector of Imman-
1cl Church. the Rev. Alban Richey. The
dedication ceremony took place in the
main Sunday school hall. where were
seated the guests. who numbered sew
cral hundred. Bishop kinsman, the
Rev. Frederick NJ. Kirkus, rector OF
Trinity Church and DR.. Richey occupied
seats on the platform, which was banked
IN front with Easter lilies, palms and
ferns. American flags were draped on
either side. Music was furnished by
Mcpikc's orchestra, which was stationed
In front OF the platform.
In an Introductory address. prior
to introducing Bishop Kinsman, DIR.
Richey outlined the beginning of the
new Sunday school building, and the
various projects which had made II
a present reality, ready for the gem
crous hospitality which was 70 be the
keynote OF future work IN the parish
which has heretofore been handi-
capped for want OF room for the
work.
The nucleus OF the building fund.
DR. Richey said was formed by the
sum of 800. a gift from Miss Etchell;
$500 from Miss Jeanette Young, and
$500. beQueathed BY Miss Daily to-
ward a new Sunday school building.
Eleven members Of the Young Mems
Bible Glass gave $40 each, the first
dollar being contributed by Irwin
Kirk Ten dollars each was contrib
utod By rs members OF the women's
auxiliary.
Money for the new chairs for the
Sunday school was contributed by
tho children. the first amount for the
purpose being given by Donald Banks.
These amounts and the money raised
bv various entertainments. Or. Richey
said. had brought the building fund
up TO nearly $4,000 OF the entire cost,
which was $500.
In closing, Dr. Richey congratulated
Mr.. Rogers. the architect. and thanked
him personally and on behalf OF the
congregation for his donations of the
designs which represented a big item
In the erection of the building. Dr.
Richey also thanked the workmen
who we're instrumental In the pract-
cal work of erecting the building.
Bishop Kinsman spoke of the build
ing and what it would represent IN
The community. The diocesos, he
said. would make as much use of II as
he parish. Special reference was
made to the diocesan convention
which will be held IN the new building
ln May.
In conclusion. Bishop Kinsman ex-
tended congratulations to Dr. Richey
and the congregation fer having
pushed the work 20 so successful a
termination.
An address intcrsperaed with much
Wit and humor was given by the Rev
AR. Kirl0us. He spoke OF the use.
of a parish houuse In the community
Among other things he compared New
Castle with Annapolis where he had
his first charge. Annapolis he said
had been called a finished city, bu
New Castle was not. as her peopl'
were always adding TO Il In a delight
ful way as was indicated by the new
building. He then spoke Of the build
ing and OF what Il could and was 4
mean I'm the parish in the way OF so
cial service. hospitality. etc.
The informal reception held at tn
close OF the addresses was one OF tn
most delightful social affairs held Il
New Castle for some time. Refresh
ments we're served and partaken Of In
lormally while a musical program wa
riven by the orchestra.
The new building was inspected an
enthusiastic comments of admiration
we're heard on all sides, and II was IN
sonccnsus OF opinion that the new I'm
manuel Sunday school building has n
equal in the state.