CHURCH OPENING

Auditorium Over Crowded at the Services. A Brief Description of the Edifice Recently Erected at Highfield.

According to announcement the Presbyterian Church, (Kirk) situated at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Highfield, was opened for public worship on the 4" inst. The day was beautiful and when the Rev. J. Goodwill took his stand at the desk the church was filled to overflowing. The first song of praise that ascended to the Lord God of Hosts from the congregation was the 100" Psalm—

“All people that on earth do dwell,” Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice, etc.”

Rev. Mr. Goodwill preached an able and interesting sermon from 2™ verse of the 66" chapter of Isaiah.

In the afternoon not more than one half the people could gain admittance into the church and while many stood by the widows to hear the discourse many turned away when they saw the place so crowded. Rev. D. McLean, the pastor of the congregation preached from Jeremiah 7" chapter, 2" verse. At the evening service the Rev. Joseph congregation preached from Jeremiah 7" chapter, 2" verse.

At the evening service the Rev. Joseph Parkins preached to a crowded house from the words “Behold he Prayeth” Acts 9:11. He gave a very practical and interesting discourse and had the undivided attention of the large congregation from beginning to end. .

The congregation is to be congratulated upon the completion of such a handsome church. It has not been erected to gratify the lust of the eye, being plain in design, yet it is a very pretty and substantial building. The congregation, as a whole, seem to be ina flourishing condition, as this is the third new church that has been erected within its bounds during the last four years, also one repaired. The one just completed was only commenced in the early part of the summer, but a willing people with an active, energetic committee can do marvelous things in a short time .Mr. Charles Bovyer, foreman, Mr. Neil Stewart, Mr. D. Carr, Mr. Lawson and Mr. Neil McKinnon, were the carpenters, and all have shown by their workmanship on this building that they are experienced men. The work is neatly done and the acoustic properties good. The arched ceiling is finished in ash and walnut and reflects great credit upon the designer. The tapering spire is surmounted by a large Scotch a fitting emblem for the Church of Scotland. The finishing touches inside and outside were given by the well-known painter Mr. Corney. He is always ready to take a contract in his line of business and