The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-11-05
Rev. W. Men. Kittredge
Is Formally Installed as
Presbyterian Pastor
LARGE ASSEMBLAGE
ATTENDED EXERCISES
For 4 Past Seven Years
= Has Been Located
at Delhi, N. Y.

sembly of church people that filed the
large auditorium. The meeting brought
to the city some of the best preachers
in the New England presbyteries, among
whom were Rev. James w. Smith of
Manchester, N. H., moderator of the
Newburyport presbytery and who act
ed as moderator of the service last
night, and Rev William Il. Archibald,
d. d., of Portland, Me-
Among other ministers to take part
were Rev. Francis H. Laird of West
Barnet, Rev. B. j. Lehigh and Rev. i. L.
Goodspeed, the two latter of this city.
Other ministers from the city who
where present were Rev B. G. Lipsky,
Rev. James Ramage and Capt, Frye Of
the Salvation Army; also Rev W. T.
Bailey of South Ryegate. Representing
the Graniteyille church were Robert
Mitchell and Alex. Stewart, as we'll as
some of the members of that society.
The order of the program followed
was: Anthem, praise Waiteth for
Thee, o God of Zion choir; scripture
reading, Rev. James w. Smith; prayer,
Rev. B.J. Lehigh; hymn, "The Church's
One Foundation" sermon, Rev. James
W. Smith; duet MY Faith Looks Up
to Thee" Misses Lena Mcdonald and
Alice Walker; constitutional questions
to pastor and people, Rev. Mr.. Smith,
who also had the prayer of installa
ton; charge to the pastor, Rev. f. H,
Laird charge to the people, Rev. w. j..
Archibald; prayer, Rev. f. J.. Good
speed hymn, "Blest Be the Tie That
Binds; benediction, Rev Mr.. Kit
tredge
Rev. Mr. Smith delivered most elo-
qIent and impressive sermon, one that
must have left its mark upon his hear
ers. He brought to the local church
and the church in general the great OPP
portunity for Christian service that is
theirs. He also touched on the church
being an asset to any community and
how much its influence meant for pro-
lection OF life. He would have church
people not only enter into church life
for themselves, but reach out and pass
helping hand to those who have not
yet heard the call of Jesus Christ.
In his charge to the pastor, Rev. Mr.
Laird touched on some of the Difficult
ties and problems which had confronted
him in the nearly quarter OF century
Of his ministry. His remarks were we'll
defined and no doubt viii be of benefit
Rev. w. Z. Archibald related the re-
markable growth of both the church
and the city since his visit here some
years ago He was amazed at the vast
resources in the granite quarries, which
be visited in the morning, the business
enterprise Of the city, the banking and
public school facilities, and congratu-
lated both pastor and people for hay
ing such field in which to labor. He
invited cooperation between people
and minister for greater accomplish
ment
After the conclusion of the service,
Rev. and Mrs. Nittredge and family
stood in line at the front of the church
and received individually those present.
The young ladies who made up the in.
! troductory committee were Misses Ha-
2el l. Mackay, Christine L. Walker,
Theresa Duncan and Katie Stewart
Following this a reception was held
in the church yestry, which bore taste
tul decorations. Here the ladies union
served ice cream, cake and waters, and
social hour WAS held.
Rev. William MRcNair Kittredge is
the son Of Rev J. f. kittredge, ID. d.,
who was pastor of the Presbyterian
church at Gcnesco, " Y, for 80 years
and later assistant pastor of the Cen.
trail Presbyterian church at Rochester.
! y. Y, in 1877 and spent most of his
early life in Genesco, where in 1896
he was graduated from the normal
school of that place. That same year
he spent in Europe, touring with a
party conducted by his father, After
year in Phillips academy at Andover,
Mass, he went to Williams college,
where in 1901 he received BA degree.
In 1904 he was graduated from the
Auburn Theological seminary and al
most Immediately aceo4ted call to the
Presbyterian church at Bayfield,, Wis,
where he remained as pastor three
years.
His ordination to the ministry took
place at Bayfield, Nov 0, 1904, being in
charge of the Chippewa presbytery. He
later held pastorates at Alton and Alta,
Iowa, and in October, 1912, returned
East to take mp the duties of pastor of
the Second Presbyterian church at
Delhi, n. Y, where he has been sue
cessful for the past seven years.
While at Lake George with his fam
ily this summer, he found time to
come to this city and occupied the pull
pit Aug. 81 At that time he made an
impression that resulted in a unani-
nous call being extended to him
month later, which he accepted. Rev.
Mr.. Kittredge is a commanding figure
in the pulpit and eongenial compan,
ion in the home. His personality has
already won for him a respect and love
that are sure to grow stronger as he
becomes better known. He believes in
good sound theology and the teaching
of the scriptures as they are.
A word as to the result of his work
at Delhi will be of interest During his
seven years there he received into
membership 1877. He more than doubled
the income for benevolences and church
expenses in that period, and was in
strumental in having pipe organ in
stalled at an expense of $3.50. Inn
provements were made to the church
chapel amounting to $1,000, and the
church at the close of his ministry was
free from debt
In considering the call to Barre, he