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In the summer of 1874 the lecture and Sunday-school room underwent renovation and improvement. This was done at the close of Rev. Mr. Belmer's pastorate. It contributed inuch to the comfort and convenience of the Sunday-school and prayer-meeting associations.
At a joint meeting of council, congregation, and ladies' aid society, held August 16, 1877, in the third year of the present pastorate, the necessity for im- proving the audience room of the church was consid- ered and acted upon by the appointment of a joint committee of the council and the ladies' aid society.
The work was speedily commenced and vigorously prosecuted. The re-opening services were held on Sun- day, November 25, 1877. Dr. Conrad, of Philadelphia, preached the serinon. The improvements made con-
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sisted of refrescoing the walls and ceiling, repainting pews, carpeting and refurnishing the pulpit and the chancel, the substitution of stained glass windows, and the construction of a stairway from the basement to the pulpit. The cost of this improvement was $1,040. Only $400 remained to be provided for on the day of re-opening. When the subject was presented to the congregation the people contributed $800-$400 minore than the balance needed.
The next improvement made was in 1881, at a cost of $3,712.73. At this time the outside of the building was remodeled and transformed in appearance. The towers were finished, the walls resurfaced with artifi- cial stone, the old outside steps were taken away, a new front and vestibule entrance erected, and an iron fence put around the entire church property. The formal re-opening on this occasion took place on the 4th of December, 1881. Dr. Conrad and Dr. Morris were both present on this occasion, the former preaching in the morning, the latter at night.
Of the amount of money required to pay for the improvements now made, and which were pronounced the best that had ever been made since the dedication of the church in 1848, the Sunday school furnished $1,000, and the Ladies' Aid Society assumed the cost of the iron fence, $320.
Special commendatory action was taken by the coun- cil in recognition of the generous aid given by the Sunday school and the Ladies' Aid Society. The Sun- day school then had only an average attendance of 150, and a total enrollment of 258 during the year of 1881.
The most costly improvement made in the church since its dedication, exceeding that of 1881 by $6,000, was started and completed in 1888. This consisted in the entire remodeling of the audience room of the church-new pews, new pulpit, new chancel, new
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carpets, new reflecting chandeliers, new pipe organ, new organ and choir platformn, new gallery, new fresco- ing, and new roof on the building. These improve- ments cost, including the new organ and taxes on par- sonage, the sum of $8,951.48.
Mrs. Ann T. Clary gave the church a generous donation of $2,000 toward payment for the organ, which was received by the council in grateful resolu- tions at one of their regular sessions.
The architect, Mr. J. G. Meyers, in addition to his personal contributions, gave his time and services to the improvement without any charges.
The liabilities incurred in this last improvement have been met, and now St. Paul's is entirely free from debt, a condition of things never before enjoyed in the liis- tory of the organization.
The re-opening services took place December 2, 1888, in charge of the pastor. Rev. W. H. Gotwald preached in the morning, and the pastor at night.
The latest improvement mnade was in the lecture and Sunday-school rooms in the basement of the church- metallic ceiling, new carpets, additional sittings, and remodeling of the room of the primary department. This improvement has added greatly to the convenience and comfort of all the departments of the school, as well as of the other uses to which the lecture room is given.
It will thus be seen that the people of St. Paul's have not been wanting in their generosities whenever the temporalities of the congregation have demanded their attention. And never have they failed to meet the regular synodical apportionments for benevolence since the system of apportionments has been adopted by our synods. The congregation lias gained a reputation for liberality and generosity, and deservedly so.
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Church Expansion.
St. Paul's is properly named the Mother Church of English Lutheranism in this city. As such she claims three daughters, the Memorial Church, the Church of the Reformation, and St. Mark's. Her granddaughters are Zion's Church, the Church of Our Redeemer, and the Keller Memorial.
The purchase of the memorial lot by St. Paul's in March, 1866, properly dates the beginning of that en- terprise; the dedication of the Memorial Chapel, July 5th, 1868, the next decisive step in this movement; the organization of the Sunday school on Sunday fol- lowing, and the commencement of regular preaching in that chapel, another decisive step in the same direc- tion, and the actual birth of the congregation. A colony of 48 members from St. Paul's united in the formal organization in April, 1873, and as many more during the rest of the year, so that So or 100 of St. Paul's had been transferred, and a large part of the Sunday school incorporated with the new church as a result of preparatory work during the preceding five years.
The Church of the Reformation, another daughter of St. Paul's, and now one of the most flourishing of our churches, is younger than the Memorial, if we date both from their chapel origin. The chapel of this mission, constructed of the material of some unoccupied wooden barracks purchased for this purpose, was used as a place of worship in May, 1869, one year later than the dedica- tion of the Memorial Chapel and the organization of the Sunday school there. A small band at first met in the parlor of Mrs. Lucille Morrell, a member of St. Paul's, and organized the little Sunday school out of which has grown the Church of the Reformation. The church was organized in 1870.
H. B. BELMER.
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In 18SI the old frame building was abandoned, and the new location on Pennsylvania avenue and Second street southeast became the place of worship, and the starting point of a new prosperity and growth. The beginnings of this congregation were indeed very small; but patient and persevering toilers were in that ilove- ment, and under the efficient leadership of Dr. Parson, their pastor, great prosperity has crowned their efforts.
Mrs. Utermehle, formerly a member of St. Paul's, and a most helpful and faithful member of the new church, one who will always be remembered for her unassuin- ing piety and large generosities there, has but recently passed away from the church she had served so long and so faithfully, and has "entered into the rest that remains for the people of God."
Comparing the present strength and prosperity of this church with the smallness of its beginnings a few years ago, the success that has crowned the work is very remarkable, and an abiding cause of thanksgiving to God for the benedictions that have followed the labors of his servants along the years.
St. Mark's Church, South Washington, Rev. Dr. W. H. Gotwald, pastor, is the third and youngest daughter of St. Paul's. This mission started as a Sunday school in Blake's Hall on Seventh street, June 12th, 1887. On the 21st of June, 1889, eight members of St. Paul's Church, at their request, dated the 17th inst., received honorable dismission to " unite with and assist in the organization of a new congregation to be known as St. Mark's Lutheran Church of South Washington " (only 15 members in the first organization). Several others were subsequently dismissed to join those who had inaugurated the new enterprise, and from this small beginning a promising church is growing up in that section of the city. Although still a mission, yet the prospect is fair for a self-sustaining church in a few
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years more. A neat church building has been erected, and they worship in a very neat, comfortable, and well- furnished audience room. The energy, zeal, and self- sacrifice which has characterized this movement thus far, must command highest consideration; and in their struggle to gain independence and self-support they de- serve the sympathy and favor of our churches in the city. They have an enrollment of 85 members.
In closing this part of our sketch we may be allowed to repeat what was said in our Pastoral Letter a few weeks ago, because the issue is coming, and we must be thinking about it:
" St. Paul's begins to be conscious of new necessities. We need larger accommodations. The Sunday school is asking for more room, and needs further equipment for prospective growth and power. The congregation needs more pews, and therefore more space in order to supply the demand for permanent family sittings. The impossibility of affording these fixed family accommoda- tions is a serious hindrance to our growth, and unfavor- ably affects attendance at the church services. We ought to have room not only for the families already associated with us, but pews, also, for others, who would come and worship with us if we could give them not individual, but family, sittings. They want pews. What shall be done? Perhaps a solution may be found by and by, either in the sale of the present property, which has become very valuable, and location elsewhere; or perhaps in an effort to rebuild in larger form on the present site, as soon as we shall find such financial ability and generosity as may justify the new departure. In the meantime, we must do the best we can with our limited accommodations, as we have been doing in the past, and hopefully wait 'and watch for the morning.' "'
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Accessions to the Church by Transfers, Confirmations, and Baptisms during the Semi-Centennial Year.
Mrs. W. Wallace Souders, 3044 P street northwest. Mrs. Saralı A. Barrick, 505 12th street northwest. Mrs. Ida Rott, 1006 6th street northwest. Mrs. Mary E. Thomas, K, near 7th street northwest. Katie Thomas, K, near 7th street northwest. Henrietta P. Wessberg, 1520 20th street northwest. Sophia Gustafs, 1610 12th street northwest. Bertha Luders, 2210 12th street northwest. Nettie Seitz, 8th street northwest. Lee Pitchlyn, 6th, near L street northwest. Clara Ruth, 503 13th street northwest.
Ferd. T. Schneider, 1322 Vermont avenue. J. Will. Lawrenson, 452 P street northwest. H. C. Metzgar, 410 7th street southeast. George Kahlert, 1742 6th street northwest. Harry Johnson, 925 N street northwest. Freddie Rott, 1006 6th street northwest. E. Gummnel, Prospect street northwest. Charles Gummnel, Prospect street northwest. Willie Gottherdt, Prospect street northwest. Harry Crouse, 1223 New York avenue. Mabel Griffiths, 947 Massachusetts avenue N. W.
Elizabeth A. Gibbs, IIII Rhode Island avenue. Bertie Reichenbach, 1003 8th street northwest. Lena Stokes, 717 K street northwest.
Ruby Clarkson, 1238 5th street northwest. Blanche Pendel, 304 M street northwest. Dora Luders, 2210 12th street northwest. Ernest A. Fox, 207 G street northeast. Mrs. Helen Fox, 207 G street northeast. Lulla Fox, 207 G street northeast. Bertie M. Fox, 207 G street northeast.
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Mrs. Carrie S. Lang, cor. of Pa. ave. and 34th st. N. W. Daniel N. Klapp, 59 New York avenue.
Mrs. Blanche E. Stewart, cor. 6th and D streets N. W. Ethelbert St. Yates, Georgetown University.
Mrs. L. A. Hester, 1017 8th street northwest.
William E. Krause, 732 11th street northwest. Mrs. Lila L. Krause, 732 11th street northwest.
John H. Platt, 814 6th street. Mrs. Clara Fagan Platt, 814 6th street.
P. M. Richardson, Grant Place.
Mrs. Anna O. Richardson, Grant Place.
Lillian E. Gunsalus, 934 P street.
Mrs. Elizabeth Reiss, 547 6th street.
Mrs. L. H. Middlekauff, H street between 4th and 5th.
George L. Anderson 632 G street.
Mrs. Cora B. Anderson, 632 G street.
Charles Stickel, 412 New York avenue.
July 2, 1893.
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Eckhardt, 1140 18th street. Miss Amy Eckhardt, 1140 18th street. Mr. Freddie Eckhardt, 1140 18th street. Mr. Nicholas Eckhardt, Jr., 1140 18th street.
CONFIRMATIONS FROM SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Ferd. T. Schneider. Harry C. Metzgar. G. Kahlert.
Harry Johnson. Willie Gottherdt. Harry Krause. Mabel Griffiths. Elizabeth A. Gibbs.
Bertie Reichenbach. Lena Stokes. Ruby Clarkson.
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Blanche Pendel.
Dora Luders.
Eva M. Betz, 807 O street.
Louie D. Leeds, 1314 6th street.
Ottilia Miller, 603 H street.
Selma L. Spelshouse, 1028 7th street.
Blanche Carson, 709 4tli street northeast.
Eva N. Stalker, Oxford Hotel.
Lula Kahlert, 1742 6th street.
Ellen McCormick, 913 Virginia avenue southwest.
Marriages.
Henry J. Heinemann and Emily H. Poeller, January 6, 1892.
Harry E. Ruprecht and Laura J. Hoffinan, January 6, 1892.
Julius A. Hobson and Lelia W. Haskins, January 20, 1892.
James R. Taylor and Margaret Roots, January 28, 1892. August H. Plugge and Marie D. Campbell, January 28, 1892.
Frank Deutermann and Katie Kahlert, February 24, 1892.
Clarence A. Cramp and Exie A. Kemp, February 25, 1892.
Louis A. Schunid and Eva E. Johnson, March 1, 1892. William Allen and Louisa Haberle, March 1, 1892.
Edward H. Koss and Minnie J. Koss, March 24, 1892. Lee Burch and Mittie E. Lee, April 2, 1892.
Howard W. Walton and Miriam Meals, April 16, 1892. Christian Hansen and Wilhelmina Madsen, June 5, 1892.
William McKay and Henrika Wessburg, June 6, 1892. George Stauff and Rosine Steiwer, June 15, 1892.
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Annibali Giovannoni and Clia Giovannoni, June 16, 1892.
Ernst Louis Eselhorst and Mary J. Bateman, June 22, 1892.
George H. Yeager and Rodie Pranke, September 13, 1892. .
J. Granville Meyers and Minnie M. Seitz, September 13, 1892.
Benjamin Carrigo and Regina Guinevan, September 28, 1892.
Frank Roberts and Nettie Kossack, September 28, 1892.
J. Paul Smith and Mary A Parker, October 5, 1892 Maurice Nellis and Louise M. Watson, October 10, 1892.
Edward E. Baer and Edith E. Meyer, October 18, 1892.
Owen R. Wixom and Mary V. Hart, October 22, 1892. Koppel Newman and E. V. Frame Snell, October 22, 1892.
Lyndon W. H. Howard and Martha E. M. Working, October 25, 1892.
Ernest Vansickler and Maggie E. Miller, November 16, 1892.
William H. Shipley and Nellie M. Sprague, Novein- ber 30, 1892.
Charles Henry Deetz and Clarrissa Hannah Wilson, De- cember 7, 1892.
Maurice J. Soule and Clara E. Gruenke, Jan. 18, 1893. C. E. Kendrick and M. A. Killian, January 25, 1893. James Waters and Agnes Fable, February 2, 1893.
Alfred W. Greely and Henrietta F. Pease, Feb. 8, 1893. Robert Wilkerson and Naomi Rhoades, March 15, 1893. Albert L. Johnson and Bertha Bartels, March 15, 1893. John S. Hebbard and Carrie J. Kessler, April 5, 1893. Louis L. Barton and Florence Jones, May 11, 1893. George W. Moore and Keziah Courtney, May 31, 1893.
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Baptisms of Children in 1892.
Florence Clewella Meyers-Born February 21, 1891; baptized February 22, 1892. Parents: Louis and Nettie Meyers.
Catharine Faith Hermann-Born October 13, 1891; baptized February 28, 1892. Parents : John P. and Margaret Hermann.
Frederick Thomas Gardner Grenfell-Born October 16; baptized February 28, 1892. Parents: Dr. Frederick and Lucretia Grenfell.
Lulu Maggie Tayman-Born August 1, 1887, and James Edward Tayman, born May 23, 1891; baptized March, 1, 1892. Parents: James and Katie Tayman.
Frances Elizabeth Schmid-Born September 30, 1891; baptized March 1, 1892. Parents: Frank and Henrietta Schmid.
Edna Marguerite Ewald-Born September 18, 1891; baptized March 6, 1892. Parents : H. C. and Rosie Ewald.
Florence May Shull-Born November 21, 1891; bap- tized March 6, 1892. Parents: Emanuel G. and Annie R. Shull.
Burton Harrison Schoepf-Born January 25, 1891 ; baptized April 16, 1892. Parents: Joseph and Carrie Schoepf.
George Henry Schwab-Born October 18, 1891; bap- tized May 28, 1892. Parents: Frederick S. and Mary M. Schwab.
Harry Gladstone Corcoran-Born November 29, 1891; baptized June 5, 1892. Parents: E. B. and Annie Cor- coran.
Josephine Caroline Smith-Born November 23, 1891; baptized April 25, 1892. Parents: James B. and Marie Smith.
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Ida May Keenan-Born December 10, 1891; baptized May 10, 1892. Parents: J. H. and Ellenora Keenan.
Morton Ray Weigle-Born February 7, 1891 ; bap- tized May 8, 1892. Parents : J. Albert and Rosa E. Weigle.
Lena Margaret Boyce-Born December 19, 1891; bap- tized June 5, 1892. Parents: John A. and Annie Boyce.
Ruth Mary Kern-Born December 28, 1890; baptized June 19, 1892, "Children's Day." Parents : Edward and Kate Kern.
Edmund Domer Rheem-Born February 6, 1891; bap- tized June 19, 1892, "Children's Day." Parents: Clar- ence and Eulalie Domer Rheemn.
Edith May Ramsey-Born May 16, 1892 ; baptized September 18, 1892. Parents: William and Henrietta E. Ramsey.
Annie Louise Clifford-Born July 27, 1892; baptized September 25, 1892. Parents : Jeremiah and Louise Clifford.
Marguerite Eliza Eberly-Born November 7, 1891; baptized October 2, 1892. Parents: A. F. and Mary Eberly.
John Jacob Preston Smith and William Henry Ken- nard Smith-Born September 6, 1892; baptized October 14, 1892. Parents: William C. and Sarah M. Smith.
Louise Clarence Schmid-Born July 31, 1892; baptized October 23, 1892. Parents: Edwin S. and Elizabeth Schmid.
John Bernard Hermann-Born September 9, 1892 ; baptized November 23, 1892. Parents : Bernard and Mary Hermann.
Ruth Frances Feldman-Born October 21, 1892; bap- tized December 4, 1892. Parents: Frederick W. and Antonia Feldman.
Grace Ward Brookes Meyers-Born August 26, 1892; baptized December 26, 1892. Parents: Charles and Claudine Brookes Meyers.
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Edgar Robey Baker-Born January 28, 1892; bap- tized February 8, 1893. Parents: Alfred L. and Bessie Baker.
Josephine Louisa Barnes-Born March 25, 1892; bap- tized March 2, 1893. Parents: Joseph T. and Louisa J. Barnes.
Roscoc Michael Doub-Born September 11, 1892 ; baptized March 30, 1893. Parents: Cyrus and Emma J. Doub.
Frances Lawson Bouis-Born September 19, 1892; baptized April 2, 1893. Parents : Clarence G. and Hattie E. Bouis.
Herbert Henderson Porter-Born February 22, 1893; baptized April 16, 1893. Parents: Arthur and Hilda Porter.
Richard Courtney Buechler-Born October 30, 1892; baptized April 30, 1893. Parents : Richard A. and Mary E. Buechler.
Ethel Margaret Pond-Born September 4, 1890; bap- tized May 6, 1893. Parents William G. and Hattie B. Pond.
Benjamin Charles Hartig-Born August 14, 1892; baptized May 11, 1893. Parents : Louis and Emma Hartig.
Julius A. Hobson-Born November 13, 1892; baptized May 19, 1893. Parents : Julius A. and Lelia Hobson.
John Gentner Simmons-Born February 3, 1891; bap- tized June 11, 1893. Parents : J. Lee and Maggie Simmons.
Edward Nicholas Sauer-Born August 23, 1892; bap- tized June 11, 1893. Parents: Charles and Ada Sauer. George Arthur Mckay-Born May 3, 1893; baptized June 25, 1893. Parents: George and Henrika Mckay.
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1843-1893.
THE SEMI-CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY
St. Paul's English Lutheran Church, OF
WASHINGTON, D. C.
The following is the entire programme for Sunday and Monday, April 16 and 17, 1893 :
Programme.
SUNDAY.
9.30 A. M. Regular session of the Sunday school, L. D. Alden, Super- intendent.
II A. M. Sermon by Rev. J. G. Morris, D. D., LL. D., of Baltimore, Md., and brief remarks by the pastor.
3 P. M. Anniversary session of the Sunday school, in charge of the Superintendent. Short addresses by J. E. Graeff, Esq., of Philadelphia, the second pastor of the church 45 years ago, and by several ex-superintendents.
6.30 P. M. Y. P. S. C. E., an anniversary meeting, conducted by the President, Daniel N. Klapp. Remarks by members of the Society and visiting friends.
7.30 P. M. Platform meeting. Historical sketch by the pastor. Brief reminiscent addresses by J. E. Graeff, Esq., and J. G. Butler, D. D., ex-pastors, and W. E. Parson, D. D., an ex-associate pastor.
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PASTORAL AND CONGREGATIONAL, RECEPTION.
Monday evening, from 7.30 to 11 o'clock, at National Rifles' Armory.
PROGRAMME.
Brief addresses by neighboring Lutheran Pastors.
I. Overture, orchestra.
2. Introductory Greeting, by pastor St. Paul's Church.
3. Contralto Solo, Mrs. Eulalie Domer-Rheem.
4. Addresses, Rev. Ernst Drewitz, Concordia Church; Rev. G. A. Nixdorf, Georgetown Church.
5. Quartette, Sue H. E. Wilson, Mrs. Eulalie Domer-Rheem, Jacob Scharf, W. A. Domer.
6. Addresses, Rev. W. H. Gotwald, St. Mark's Church ; Rev. A. Homrighaus, Zion's Church.
7. Tenor Solo, Mr. Al. Mosher.
S Addresses, Rev. D. E. Wiseman, Church of our Redeemer ; Rev C. H. Butler, Keller Memorial.
9. Baritone Solo, Prof. N. Dushane Cloward.
10. Selection, orchestra.
Vocal and instrumental music in charge of the church choir, W. A. Domer, director and chairman ; Miss Grace Fox, pianist.
Refreshments will be served by the ladies of the church.
You are cordially invited to be with us in celebrating this fiftieth anniversary of St. Paul's English Lutheran Churchi.
Committee on Correspondence :
Mr. Edward T. Kaiser, Mr. Robert B. Clarkson, Miss Mollie Davis, Miss Emma O. Meyers.
St. Paul's is the mother church of English Lutheranism in this city.
Her daughters are the Church of the Reformation, Memorial Church, and St. Mark's.
Her granddaughters are Zion's Church, Church of Our Redeemer, Keller Memorial.
Church Council :
S. Domer, D. D., Jolın C. Parker, Albert F. Fox, A. S. Johnson, B. F. Meyers, M. M. Rouzer, Edward T. Kaiser, H. H. Seltzer.
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The programme was carefully carried out, and all the exercises of both Sunday and Monday evenings were of the greatest interest, and crowded audiences at every service attested the deep impression which the anniver- sary made on the minds of the people, both church people and others. The various committees had faith- fully discharged their duties ; and thus the great anni- versary was made a notable success in every way.
The regular session of the Sunday school was held at the usual time, viz., 9.30 A. M., in charge of the super- intendent, Mr. L. D. Alden. The officers were all present, and there was a large attendance of the mem- bership, comparatively few missing from their places in the school. The Sunday-school anniversary session, as fixed by the programme, was held in the afternoon at 3 o'clock. For account of this, reference is made to a subsequent page.
At II o'clock A. M. services were held in the church, with an audience crowding every part of the audience roo111. The Decoration Committee had fitted up the church in beautiful style. They had the church deco- rated more artistically and elaborately than it had ever been decorated before-flowers and plants and trailing vines in every direction; the chancel banked with potted plants, palins, and flowers, so that the pulpit was almost concealed; five arches were sprung across the entire church in front of the large pipe organ, every arch wreathed with trailing vines and flowers. The large central arch behind the pulpit carried in semi-circular forni, in letters of evergreen and flowers, the well-known line of Luther's battle hymn, "Ein Feste Burg ist Unser Gott." In the rear of this arch, against the organ pipes and central to the whole plan of decoration, was a large picture of Martin Luther, the frame covered and festooned with smilax, and the upper part crowned with flowers. A beautiful columnnar
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pedestal was erected at the right of the pulpit, just out- side of the chancel railing. This was heavily festooned with trailing vines, and on its summit was carried a magnificent basket of roses and lilies and other flowers, with graceful festoonings which hung around the pedes- tal half way to the floor below-a very picture of lovli- ness. Plants and flowers filled all the windows; and wreaths of smilax and trailing vines covered the gallery front and hung from every bracket. The decorations were so profuse and so artistically arranged as to trans- form the audience room into a very picture of loveliness.
THE SERVICES IN THE MORNING.
Opening anthem by the choir, "Sing Hallelujah."
The morning service, as given in the Book of Wor- ship, conducted by the pastor.
Scripture lesson, St. John's Gospel, in the 10th chapter.
Then the 19Ist hymn, "See what a Living Stone."
Prayer by Rev. W. H. Gotwald, of St. Mark's Church.
Offertory, jubilee chorus by the choir ; following which, announcements by the pastor.
Then followed the sermon by Rev. J. G. Morris, D. D., LL. D., text : Matthew, 28: 21, "Son, go work in my vineyard."
The sermon was followed by the reminiscent address of the pastor. An outline of the sermon and the re- marks of the pastor will be found in their order.
Morning services closed with the hymn 202, "I love thy Zion, Lord," and the benediction by the pastor.
The Sunday-school anniversary and exercises are inserted in the Sunday-school chapter of this history.
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