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VOL. LXXXVI. RICHMOND
Dedication of tl
Sunday, September 8, 1912, was a notable day
in the history of the First Presbyterian church
of l>anville, being the eventful occasion when
this magnificent new building, which has been
under construction the past two years, was dedicated.
Drs. W. W. Moore and Theron H. Rice, of
I'nion Seminary, were present, the former
preaching at the morning service and the latter
in the evening. The spacious building was
crowded to overflowing on both occasions, many
being turned away.
T)r. Moore's text ] '
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from 17 th
chapter Acts and
7th verse, 4'Another
King, o n e
Jesus." His engaging
and attraclive
personality. * [ IB
the richness and V, ,
I mellowjless of his ;>'
beautiful :
I e 1 o q u e n c ( and
earnestness, the ^
purity of his dic|
tion and profunda
ity of his thoughts
were never more
apparent than on ^P*55?> V * +
this occasion.
Dr. Rice's text
was from the 2nd I
chapter Galatians
and 20th verse, "I I
am crucified with
Christ." He at /
once captured his
audience by his earnest and forceful style.
I>r. Rice emphasized 'the central truth
of the text that to live with Christ we must also
be crucified with him. He declared that any
church that ceased to preach the Cru-s, no matter
what outward activities it might have, would be
forsaken of the Lord and in time become power
"ess. In closing, Dr. Rice paid Dr. Laird a high
tribute, stating that it is for that gospel his
pulpit stands. The dedicatory prayers offered,
one 'by Dr. Rice in the morning and Dr. Moore
in the evening were very impressive and perfect
lh*ms. The music, especially prepared for the
occasion, was beautifully rendered by the choir,
hev. Jno. W. Paxton, missionary to Chinkiang.
LTiina, and Rev. Micheaux Raine, pastor of
Ihirton Memorial church, of Schoolfield, were
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DESCRIPTION OF THE CIIHRCII.
The site of the new church is at the corner of
^lain Street and Sutherlin Avenue, an idejtl location,
opposite the historic Sutherlin mansidh
flnd in the midst of the most beautiful residences
the city. The building is classic in design
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Danville, Virginia
and stately in appearance. The foundation to
the floor level is of concrete. The walls are built
of grey vitreous brick. The roof i-j of green tile;
the .six columns in front are of Georgia marble,
A feet in diameter and 24 feet high, the steps
of granite.
The main auditorium is 55 by 67 feet and
seats 500 on the main floor and 170 in the
7irst Presbyterian Church, Danville, Virgini
gallery. The trim is mahoganized birch. The
walls are a rich colonial yellow with an ivory
ceiling touched with gold. The indirect system
of lighting is used. The floor is of polished
beech, and without carpets, except around the
pulpit and down the aisles. The choir is located
immediately behind the pulpit. The 15-stop
Austin nrerun iu of moKni?o>iir ~v.i
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attached.
The Sunday school department is immediately
at the rear of the church and consists of two
rooms for the primary department, a ladies' parlor,
a library, a kitchen, a room for the young
girls' society, four class rooms and a large assembly
room. On the second story there are fifteen
class rooms. 'Hie payor's study is on the
first floor and is elegantly furnished.
The cost of the lot. buildings and furnishings,
inelndincr m?n?p nuirn.vinto ? *-> ? ~e ? 1?
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$100,000, three-fourths of which has been paid by
the congregation within the last three years.
The manse is on the church lot and fronts on
Suther<lin Avenue. It is large, commodious, and
modern, and is perhaps one of the finest pastor's
homes within the bounds of our Church.
WES TERNPPESBYTER/Aflh
?AL PRES3YTEF?/AN
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V1BER 25, 1912. NO. 39.
byterian Church
This movement was started in 1908; the lot
purchased in 1909; the plans prepared in the
spring of 1910, and work on the building commenced
in August of the same year. The Sunday
school and congregation moved into the Sunday
school department the first Sunday in September,
1911, the old church having been sold and
delivered to the Christian denomination.
Dr. Laird, the pastor, has been the soul and
spirit of the movement, and to him full credit is
due for seeing the need and wisdom of the un
de r t a k i n g and
through his untiri
ing efforts it has
reached its consummation
in the
erection of one of
I the most costly and
beautiful houses of
worship in the
instead of failing
oft' during the time.
The building
a committee, consisting
of D. A. Overby,
chairman; A. B. Carrington, J. E. Perkkinson,
G. G. Temple, J. O. Magruder, W. D.
Overbey, J. E. Hughes, W. F. and A. F. Patton,
W. W. "Williamson, and Jno. T. Watson, have
given largely of their time and means and deserve
much praise for the success that has crowned
their efforts.
The church officers now consist of eleven eldo
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ui.u umc umcuuii, ine eiaers being JO. M.
Williamson, P. L. Walker, W. P. Patton, Jnp.
L. Hagan, J. W. Cook, T. S. Williamson, D, A.
Overby, W. N. Brown, J. Mae. Smith, J. 0.
Magruder, and 0. R. Fuller; the deacons, R. J.
dones. Dr. C. K. Harper. J. E. Perkinson, H. S.
Lanier, C. S. Wheatley, W. T. Paxton, W. W.
Williamson, R. Brydon, and C. IT. Richmond
Six ministers have been ordained from this
eiiurch during Dr. Laird's pastorate the past
sixteen years. There are now four mi-sionaries
from this ehureh in foreign fields and the church
contributes largely to the causes of Foreign and
Home Missions.
There is an enrollment of over 300 scholars in
the Sunday school. The Men's Bible Class,
taught by the pastor, is composed of mast of the