The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-06-27

Community Church Re-dedicsted Last
Sunday, with Appropriate Services.

Community Church Re-dedicated Last
Sunday, with Appropriate Services.
An interesting occasion on Sunday
June 25, was the re dedication of the
Stowe Community church, after the
completion of an extensive renovation
Of the building. The decorations Of the
altar for the service consisted Of a
beautiful display Of ferns, peonies and
other flowers The augmented choir
was assisted by Miss Marjorie Watts at
the organ, A. w Christianson and Miss
Laura Bailey, violins. and Clifton Stat
ford, saxophone. Solos were sung BY
Miss Anna Griggs and II. w. Burnham,
and duet by Mrs. Fl. w. Barrows and
Mrs. T. A. Douglass. Others in the
choir were Mrs. Lola b. Douglass, Mrs.
L. 5. Macutchan mad 7. A. Douglass.
| The service was conducted by the
pastor, Rev. G. L. Hayward. Rev.
Miles II. Bacon of Bridgewater, the
| first pastor Of the Community church,
gave an historical address, with an ac-
count of the conditions that led to the
forming of the church. He also spoke
| OF the successful way in which the
problems of the society have worked
out.
The sermon was by Rev. Frank r..
Hazen of Richmond and was ap-
propriate to the occasion. The dedica !
tion service was conducted by Mr..
Hayward. assisted by the congregation.
The dedication prayer was BY Rev. G IT,
Goodliffe of Morrisvilie. There was a
large attendance and the entire service
was full OF inspiration, marking an
importnt achievement in the his
tory of the church.
The walls and ceiling of the large
audience room have been re tinted and
the pews and other woodwork re-
painted in soft colors Carpets and lin
oleums are not yet in place, but win
complete the beautiful appearance of
the whole. The parlor Of the church
has been completely renovated and the
whole interior put in order Gifts tothe
church have been the reading lamp
for the pulpit. the motor for the pipe
organ, the registration banner. an
American flag, a large Bible. the re-
fitting of the parlor. The expenses for
the repairs have been about 81 200. a
large part of which have been covered
by voluntary subscriptions The rem
oyations We're made by w. G. Kirby
of Richmond.
The building was decided to the
Stowe Community church by the
Unity church society in 1920. ii was
erected in 1863 The body Of the
building is T5x50. with portico in
front extending 10 feet or more. over
which the belfrey rests in part. The
portico is embellished by four fluted |
Dorie columns. The belfry is sur. |
mounted by one of the most beautiful
spires in the state. the top of it rising |
III feet from the ground.
Among those from out Of town at |
tending the service were Rev. and Mrs. |
Bacon Of Bridgewater. Rev. r. W.
Hazen and w. C. Kirby Of Richmond. |
Rev. and Mrs @. r. Goodliffe, Mrs. II |
p Munson, Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Gle and
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Magoon Of Nor
risyille; Mr.. and Mrs c. r. Eddv and
Mrs. Emma Wiswell Of HYDE Park
and Miss Anna Griggs Of North Troy.
Among the few present who remem. /
bered the first dedication Of the church
were Mrs. Jane Doubleday and her
niece. Mrs. Gile Of MorrisvilIe.
Rev. and Mrs. NJ. +. Bacon are
passing few DAYS in Stowe. A recep
ion win be given for them Thursday
4 the Community church parIor
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Downer Of
Hardwick were Sunday visitors in
own.
Misses Catherine and Hildegard
smalley. who have been taking the
eacher training course at Plattsburg.
\. Y. state normal school the latter
'eing member Of the graduating
lass this year. have returned home
or the summer.
Miss Allen Of New York City has ar.
lived in Stowe TO open her house al
Seven Springs for the SPINNER
J. l.. Stafford and nephew. c. eli
returned Saturday from
weeks visit in Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. William johnson and
HARLAN HARE Of Bakersfield and Miss
lillian johnson of ST. Adams were
alters at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
T.. Doane Sunday.
Floyd and Ellie Sleeper and guest.
iiss Shattuck, Donald Bixby, Martin
Ellsworth and Miss Brodie. Orlo X.
emmy and Miss Charlotte Lang
sssed Saturday and Saturday night
n Mt. Mansfield. Mr. Jenny returned
v way Of SmuggIers Notch and /,
Miss Lang. who ac-
ompanied Mr.. Jenney TO Jefferson :
lie. remained At her home there.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. T. Morrill, and Mrs /,
iorrilrs mother. Mrs. Brown Of
who motored here with /.
r. and Mrs. Bacon Saturday. visited /.
II. Mansfield and Smugrlers' Notch !.
efore returning TO Bridgewater.
y. w. McGibbon Of Enosburg was
isitdf here Sunday
Donald Harris. who motered 10 St L
ohnsbury Sunday. was accompanied n
y his sisters. Misses Catherine and /,
race Harris. who viii pass week \
it'll their brother. b. r. Harris. and !,
lmily Miss Catherine Harris will =
% return TO Stowe but viii 70 20 =
ugar Hill. n. r.. where she has en- !,
loyment for the summer At Hotel !.
ook OF.