The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-09-22
FIRST SERVICE IN NEW CHURCH
All Denominations Worshipped With
Presbyterians in Handsome New
Home Sunday.


More than 500 people representa-.
the several denominations of the town
"orshipped with the Presbyterians in
their handsome new church buildin.
last Sunday morning. Many who could
not find seats stood outside the door
ways. The church will not be FOR
mally dedicated until some time in
October and the occasion last sunday
Was the informal opening of the
church for religious worship.
The building of this handsome edi-
flee of worship called for many sac
rifices en- the part OF the Presbyter-
ian denomination, but their reward
lies in knowledge of the fact that
they have built one of the handsom-
est Presbyterian churches in the state
"a building that will stand as
monument to the energy and perse-
veance of this faithful band of chris
tian men and women. Not only do the
Presbyterians themselves feel par
donable pride in their achievement.
but everybody in Dillon. irrespective
OF denomination. rejoices with them
over the accomplishment
The building proper was erected at
land which. owing TO its ideal loca-
tion. is very valuable The total cost
of the furnishings will approximate
81 5000. making the total cost of the
church $5O,00O.O0 in round numbers.
The interior is in keeping with the
handsome exterior, polished oak being
used in the woodwork throughout
the entire building.
The ba MIN. n,u,. 81.
rear just behind the pulpit was do
mated by Mrs. J. y. Moore and her
daughter. Miss Emilu. as "A memorial
to the late j. a. Moore who was an
officer and one of the leading spirits
in the church.
! The pulpit and divan were donat-
! ed by Mrs. Lillian Williams as a me-
mortal 10 her husband. the late Le-
roy Williams. who was also mem
ber and officer of the church.
The communion service, including
the tables and elders benches. were
donated by Mrs. j. f. Sprunt and
son, James Sprunt, as a memorial to
the late j. 4. Sprunt who was a life
long member of the church.
The draperies were donated by
Mrs. r. A. Chandler, mother of the
pastor, Rev. w. B. S. Chandler.
The runner and rugs were donated
b! Mr.. Steed Stackhouse. one of the
younger members and also an officer
in the church.
Ihe heating plant, which will be
installed in time for the dedicatory
service. was donated by Mr.. f. b. Nc
Eachern.
The church has a seating capacity
q, 400 adults and Will carry a mixed
congregation of adults and children
of about $50.
! Mrs. c. +. Walker. the new music
teacher al the High School. has con
sented to act as organisi. and pre-
sided at Sundays service
What makes the achievement still
more remarkable is The fact that the
building and its furnishings are al
most paid for and the small balance
due on subscriptions will be paid i'm
fun by tin" middle of October The
unpaid balance represents very
small sum and Mr. Chandler saws
n" has assurances thar this balance
will be paid by the middle of mex;
month. As soon as the dcbt is paid
I'm full IN" church Will be formally
dedicated.
In tn" course of his remarks sun
day in which he gave Il brief history
of the church Mr.. Chandler made
special mention of the splendid ser
vices Mr.. J. Earle Bethcl rendered
IN securing subscriptions to the
church. Mr. Bethea. although a mem
Der of another church, was one of the
first Dillonites to suggest to Mr.
Chandler that now was the time for
the Presbyterians to erect new
mouse of worship. Mr.. Bethea assist
cd Mr.. Chandler in preparing the sub
scription lists. and himself raised the
greater part of the subscriptions that
came from outside sources.
Not only is the building a credit TO
the denomination, but il is also
credit 10 the own.