EMMA S. NEWCOMER by Emma S. Newcomer

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 27, 1913

EMMA S. NEWCOMER

By Emma S. Newcomer

Maryland

A SERIES of meetings in connection with the dedication of the beautiful new church in Hagerstown, Md., was begun Friday evening, October 31.

The church building is a neat and attractive structure. It is built of gray and white cement blocks. The interior is lighted by electricity, and comfortably seated. The building is a credit to the cause we love so well.

The conference workers present were Elder and Mrs. R. T. Baer, Elder and Mrs. F. W. Paap, and Brother T. H. Barritt from Baltimore; Elder S. T. Shadel and Miss E. A. Carroll from Frederick; Brother G. R. Apsley from Cumberland; and the writer from Wilmington, Del. Elder B. G. Wilkinson was the representative from the union conference.

The dedicatory sermon was preached by Elder Wilkinson on Sunday, at 2:30 P. M. The dedicatory prayer was offered by Elder Baer. The Stieff Piano Company kindly lent a good piano for the occasion, and this instrument, accompanying the oboe played by Brother Barritt, added greatly to the musical part of the program. One of the sisters has donated an organ to the church.

When a special call was made for financial help, a liberal response was made by the church, and about four hundred and fifty dollars was raised in cash and pledges. This means much, for the membership is only twenty-eight.

There was a good interest on the part of the general public, and the meetings were continued each evening until Wednesday evening, at which time Elder J. O. Miller, of Ohio, addressed the congregation. The newspapers were very kind, giving excellent space for reports of all the meetings; and although they were crowded for space, because of election news, not one article we sent in was

shortened. For this we are deeply grateful, as we believe the truth presented to the public through this medium will help break down the prejudice that has existed in the minds of many persons here for a long time. The prayers of our brethren and sisters are solicited in behalf of the work in this rapidly growing city.