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FIRST DAILY PAPVOL. XXIII. HO. 287TITUSVILLE, PA.,ft SUPERB EDIFICE.MEW PRESBYTERIAN CHUCRH TO BE OEDfCATED TO-D*Y.The Rev. J. Allen Maxwell Will Preach the Dedicatory Sermon-Programme of the Service*, a De scnptlon of the Building and a Sketch of the Presbyterian Church in Titusville Since Its7 Foundation.Tti magnificent new temple of vrorabip bniit by the PresbyteriatiB of this oity will be dedicated to-morrow morning with imposing ceremonies befitting the occasion—amonument to an epoch, of progress in the.church and the prosperity of its members. The services will begin at 10:30 a. m. with an organ voluntary. The choir will then aiag “The Lord is Great,” by Righim, and this will be followed by the invocation and responsive reading of the 21th Psalm. The congregation will sing a hymn, and the Seriptar* lesson, I. Kings, viii, 12-63, will be read. An anthem, “Ob, Praise the Lord,'* t»j Millard, will then be sang, the soloists being Miss Delia Merritt and Messrs. Harry Reod and J. A. C, Dabar. The dedicatory service will then take place, consisting of the Apostles’ Creed and responsive reading. At its conclusion the Rev. Robt. Murray will deliver the prayer oF dedication, and the congregation will sing a hymn. After “Notices” the Rey. J. Alien Maxwell, D. X., formerly pastor of the church, will deliver the dedicatory Bermon. An offering to pay a floating debt of $1,500, and the balance toward the Suu-cUy-nehool building fund, will then be taken up, end a double quartette, with Mira Mary Bryan as soloist, will sing “How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings Fair,” by Spuhr. Tha long meter Doxology will follow, and the benediction will conclude the morning services.The programme for the evening service,which will begin at 7:30, is as follows;Organ Voluntary........... 3Irv. TuttleChorus by Uhoir.The Radiant Morn Has Passed Away Invocation, closing with Lord's Prayer in concert, ^Responsive reading of Psalm 84.Hymn.............. .CongregationScripture Lesson—I Kings, Seb.. xui 10-21.Statement of the Building Committee—Reception of keys by Trustees,Hinierical Sketch.,,....., E. O. EmersonSecond Hymn......................CongregationLetters of congratulation from absent friend?. Remarks by . Rev. Dr. Maxwell, ‘Rev, R. Murray, Rev. M. D. Koeelaod, the pastor, and others.Solo ............ Mies Stella DuncanHymn.. ......... .CongregationNunc Dinuttjs and Glona.Benediction.AN IMPOSING EDIFICEBrief Description, of the New Church-Names of Its Builder*.The handsome chnrch edifice in which tbo Presbyterians of this city will worship for tha first time to-morrow has been in caarxe of erection for a year and nearly two month?, ground having been broktn early in March of 1887. The original estimates placed the cost at about §80,000, but this amount baa been exceeded, and, as it now standi, entirely furnished, fully $40,000 has been expended in the building’s erection. The corner stone was laid with imposing ceremonies Wednesday, June 29, the Rev, Solon Gebb, of Erie, delivering the sermon.• APVjEABANOE OF THE BUILDING,It is built of Medina brownstone, throughout, with trimmings of th6 same stone, fin. ished in the Ashler fashion, with'‘undressed” face. It is undo ubfcedly one of tha handsomest aod most artistically furnished church structures in the state, and th* effect, both on the interior and exterior, is superb. The architect was E. A. Curtis, of Fredooia, N. X., a gentleman foremost io his profession. The stylo differs somewhat from the conventional chnrch building, and displays ranch pleasing and effective originality.The edifice fronts on Franklin streei, with the side on Walnut, and is surrounded by a Berea (O.) flagstone pavement. Owing to the irregularity of its outlines it is not possible to give the building’s exact dimension?, but t* close estimate is about 115 in depth by 70 in width. Id place of the old-time spire there is a cirettlir tower, on the northwest corner, surmounted by a belfry and conical dome. The tower propc-r is 42 feet high, and the belfry brings tho heigbth up to 84 feet. At (be southwest comer is another tower, square, and of lesser dimensions. The willi ara 22 feet high and to the apex of the roof 48 feet.On (he Walnut street aide massive sione portico, leading into the tower, makes one of tho main entrance?. The other entrance is froaJpracklm street through the equate tower. Both entrances lord into a roomy vestibule, lighted by stained glass windows. Tho roof is covered with black peach bottom elate, the most expensive in the United t?ti fee.THXINISEIOR,The dimeariom-. of the interior are as follows: U, 72x4i; length, including Vestibule and apse at the rear, 112 feet. This gives a seating esp-icity of about 00, (150 in the auditorium and 27*o in the gallerr. The seats are arranged in semi-cirenkr form, on a rising floor, which his an upward incline of two feet from tbs pulpit to the rear row of floats. The aisles are radiating and give easy access to all parts of the assembly room. There are three of them, that in the centre being five feet wide and those on the sides 3i- feet. The gallery extend* from side to stdf; and spiral etair cases in tbo towers give access so it.The palpit platform is in the centre of the oast ride of the chnrch nod directly jb ikontof tha choir and organ gallery, which occupythe ipso. The floor of tho gallery ix elevated, affording apace for n pastor’s study be-neitb. which i« fit tad with ail the modern conveniences.It i» a model atndy, and has all tbe requisites of stillness and iecluriou desirable. Dr, Kneelind has transferred hie valuable and extensive library upon the walls. It is rich in many deparfco»eut* of literutur*, and particularly in old folios of tha sixteenth and savantaaoih eentnriei. heirlooms of the lata President Nathan Lord, of Dartmouth College, grandfather of Mr*. Koeeland; at?o photographs of the general m* stably of tho Presbyterian Chwrcb. and Dr, KnceJaim's clast in Hamilton College, K. X.. of which he wax the youngest member.There were no each comfort* as these inMthe early days, said Mr. Kneeland, as ha turned over the levae of sermons of tho old divines of 100 and 200 years »go. One book related to the suffering of the clergy jo {be time of Cromwell, who tried to engraft independency upon the old established church of England, In those days church going was anational duty and custom, and tbe sermons wars of two hours’ duration, two of which were delivered ivory Sunday with bat a few minute*’ intecmission. 'fiber* were then no xuoh luxurieB as cushions on the seats, nor were there any stoves.In the circular tower there are three rooms—one on the mala llooi, communicating with the vestibule, one on the gallery floor, wd the belfry. The bell wiighs 2,000 pounds. In tho square tower there are also two rooms, occupying the same relative positions as those opposite.The whole edifice is heated by steam, and thoroughly ventilated by four ventilating shafts, two on eaoh side.THB WINDOWS.The north and south transept windows are features of great beauty, and are about 15 feet high by 10 wide. They are of plained gla*9, a* well 68 those in the other parts of the church, and elegantly jeweled—studdedwith artistically cut pieces of glass in imitation of the various precious atones. The win-do won fcheWalnoi street side is a ruamGrial to Dr. Geo. O. Moody, who was active in the work of starting the church. Over the gallery, in tbe western gable, there is a large rose window, and other windows are arranged so as fco afford ample light to all portions of the edifice.boo? and ycrsxusuiriaa.One of the moat commendable features cf the new building is that there are no poets or other obsbuotiona to obscure the line of vision. Tbe roof ia supported by trasses, “ironed off,” act! the ceiling is made of corrugated basswocd, paneled, each piece being three inches wide, Large brackets radiating from the centre produce a fine effectThe pews, pulpit furnilnre, paneling, woodwork, etc,, aro of oak, finished iu tbe natural wood. This n a work of great beauty, and was prosecuted under the diree-*tion of Mr. F, O. Swetlborg, of {his city. Th* wood earring in 4ba rear of tbo palpit and along lbs gallery front ir adm#abie and ertiitio in tbe extreme. The doors are alsoof oak, 24 inches thick. The tc-ats aracushioned aud floors carpeted all over I be church. The oolor of Ike carpet is a blueiph grey, matching splendidly with tho predominating oak tint. Tbe walls, vestibule ceilings, etc., are delicately frescosd. Thepulpit furniture, which was purchased by Mr. E. O. Emerson in. Boston, Mass., its upholstered with cherry plash.tik uaal'.Gm is the illuminator mad. The vestibule is lighted by elegant braRe chandeliers, with three jets I© each. There are n!«o bracket* in the galleries. The main light, however, is furnished by a huge Frink re fleeter, .with prismatic glass erKaaueote, Which i« suspended from the center of the ceiling of ibe audience room. It is lighted by riestrioity and ha* 50 gas jet5, and when illuminated transform* ttie night mto day. The effect is one of dazzling beauty. The bluish tint of the prism# pro-duo* a high refractive power and great brilliancy of color. AH the various marvsloualy tinted fires that glow deep in tho heart of the diamond seem to dart in vivified asci magnified flimes from their angles, and, reflected in tarn upon the royal.tints of the jeweled windows, provoke a quivering, ever-changing, dazzling play of brilliant color that ia amfizzugly beautiful.IKE BUILDING CDsr.MCETEEB.Th« genera I b adding committee consisted of lb* following gentlemen; T. C. Joy, Calvin N. Payne, David Emery, E. O. Emerson, W. W. Kingslaad, Roger Sherman, Milton Stewart, David - McKelvy, S. K. Thompson, James B. Caldwell, Dr. G. 0. Moody (deceased) John Lammers, Junius Harris and John MeCorfc.Tho latter three gentlemen, with Mr, Joy, constituted a special gnb-eoramittee, who had tbo actual supervision of tbe work. The systematic and smooth manner in which tho work progressed demonstrates the committee’s efficiency. Mr. McCort devoted bis entire time aad attention lo the work. To Mr. McCort, also, i* due the credit of securing a stone pavement around the church. He auggesltd it and personally solicited mb-RCriptioos for the purpose from iba following gentlemen, some of whom are not member# of the chnrch: Messrs. D. McKelvy, ft, Jf. Hopkins, J. L. McKinney, J. Ti. Cf Id-well, Job, Seep, Jo.iu? Byie?, H. Y»\ Quick. Geo. Renting Sodj and C. N. Payne.AOIIVS I.A MRS .The ladies who had the furnishing in change were Mesde.mes Emerson, SLerncm, J. P. Thomas, Hoag, Windsor. Moodr, Bryan, King*)and. Of these too two former were tbe active workers.The present trustees of the chnrch ere Messrs, W. W, Kiogsdand, treasures; J«hn Limmersand E. K. Thompson, and th'* elders E. O, Emerson, Joseph A. Neill, Calvin N\ Payne anti E. K. Thompson.THE BDILDKAB ASD FUR'StMZUi.Th* following arc the ebiuc-h of ihoAc who furnibhed material, held contract# and were engaged in various e*pac:fiex in the cocntrcc-tion of th* church;Suporintexdeul-—H. S. fat**.Slating—T. W. Lee.Foreman stone work—Rob*rt Johnson, Toronto. Can. Th* majority of the ston* cutters came from that city alao.Lumber—Georg* Renting: A Sou, Waiuscottiug and general flnixhing—F. O. Swedborg.Stair builder—M. N, Pierce.Painting—'Tuck Bro*.Graiuiog—Ja«*w Mora*. Thia it an especially floe ipecimen of the graiacr's art.fttrat* how artieticaliy the work oao be done when undertaken by a specialist.Paints and oils—J, B Olmsted. f*r««eo artiat— Wra. Metzkex, Pittsburgh. Plastering—Willoughby Broe. Their work gircii the greatest of aafi*f«lt;siion. Tho Willoughby Bros, have dooo a gr**t ctsal of this kind of work in tho faehionabl* quarters of New York, and have so «uperi»r6.Hardware—R. L. JLenoohati A Co., and 8. 8. Bryau, Jr.,A Go.Iron boltu—Juoia* Harris.Upholstering doors—Wrn. Hunt, uarotts sutl cushion* for a*at8— R. D. Fletcher,Sums pavemeat—’W; BL McDanild. Sodding and grading—E. Croxall, landscape gardener.Heaters and rediators—T. C. Joy.Excavation—Wm. Greer.Building foundation—Noah Garwood.ALLEGSen*atm! ploye H'fimtheHIST0EY OF THE CHTJCHIn Titusville—The Early Buildings and Pastor*.From a History o! the Firat Presbyter-iftti Church or Titusville/’ published m 187C, by Mr, Saumol Minor, n«w residing in Oftlifornia, many of the following facts jn regard to tho early history of tha chnrch jn thts city are learned. The germ cf the church was planted in thin beautiful valley nearly a century ago, the firet request (or*‘snip plies bsiug made to the Presbytery ofErie on April 13, 160t, in Beaver countyp one year after its foundation. The request was repeated \n 1808 and again in 1809, when Oil Creek (Titusville) vraa reported as able to pay for what preaching it had, which, however, waa by uo means every Saudaj. During this year—1809— tho Presbyterians held here tbiir first communion, tho officiating ministers being Messrs. Stockton, of Meadville, and Tait, of Cotl Spring. The place selected wan u large log barn of Jonathan Titus, standing near where theFletcher block now doe*. There were 10oomrmimcantfl—Mrs. Mary, wife of Jonathan Tit UP; Mr, Jauioe Rerr, hi* aistor and wife Mary; Mr, Andrew' JCerr and wife Elizabeth, Mrs* Brown, u widow, Myh* Wm. Oarrayand Mra Joseph L. €haie.in later yera Titusville became headquarter* for comraauicants for 10 ot 15 miles around. Two ministers generally cffijiatcd. Toe tabtae were frequently spread under booths and trees. A permanent organization of tha Preabyteaian Chnrch wa» a ids here in 1815 by the Rev. Amoi Chase, who, coming from Connecticut, joined the Brie Presbytery Jane 27th of the same year. For iI yeara he labored at am»Eonary with his headquarters bore. The ohurch gaye him a formal aall in lSUG, and ho continued as jiftp-tor until 1830, when he waa fluooedod by Rot. Gao. W, Sampson, whose ministry covered a period of 22 yeara and six month*, Tha eacoosHive poeiore were us follow*: Revs. Ottinger, serving one year; Montgomery, no a and a half year*; George EL Hominer, Aug 8, 1858, to the full of 1861; Samuel Wykoff, Dec 23, 3801, to 1863; W. C. Oartis, 1833 to 1885; Wm. Howell Taylor, 1555 to 1869; Alexander Sinclair, 1869 to 1874; Robert 31o*h€ J. Allen Maxwell, ai d if. D. Kneeiand, the present pastor.The first preaching wariu priyata hoa*fts, school houses, grovee, and inch other places aa could be found. The first effort toward, ereoting a fetructnre was in 1812. It was a aesling house made of round' logs, »nd located just cast of tbe old cemetery at tho head of Franklin street.Tbo next building was made of hewnjogs, ft short distance west of the first ou#t tiad wag oommcnced in I8L5. Ifc was not fia-ishod will 1828.The next church was a frame Btructure,at the bead of Frankiin street, where theLutheran Church now stand*, tho corner stone of which was laid Juiy 4, 18*8, end it was completed four yean later at a eo*t of $1,500, the ground being s donated by Jonathan Titus. ^Tbe chnrch juftt racated was finished in 18G5 at a coet of 817,000, and the parsonage, or tnaoae* was bought in 1870. Tbo organ, still in use, was the gift of Dr. William Jennings, since deceased.W ABREK, F K©U8ftiilt;m wagtbe arrest of boott for slleg tiousl Trda^it near Clarendc out by gnpL ibo manager o Co., owtiemp.t Clarendon.Scott w»s a Transit Co., ai TimuionB roi tween the two, oil, valued at 1,550 into Ittt for which the 1 tion. Scott pi maintained hi day B. the National tending to fiho the polo in th prevent the dhCaptain Muorcent, teBtified i and tbnt no on tiink, Scott tl fied be bad !o; monB within a received pay fi never turned a Geo. H. 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