A short inaugural service was held in the newly-erected church of St. Andrew, Broadway, on Saturday evening at half-past six. The church, which will accommodate about 150 persons, was about two-thirds full. The building is of the waggon roof style with carved fretwork ventilators. The fittings of the church were all given by friends. There is an organ room which at present, however, i empty, as the organ has not yet arrived. The small instrument, which was used on this occasion, was played by Mr. R. T. Nelson, The lighting and ventilation of the church leave nothing to be desired. The furniture, made of Siberian ashweed, looked very solid and comfortable, and the bell which called the worshippers together was the identical one that had been used for so many years in the old Hongkew Seamen's Church.
'The Rev. Harry Newcomb, the Chaplain, assisted by Mr. Worth, of the Sailor's Mission, conducted the service of praise and prayer, after which the Rev. A. J. Walker, M.A., the Chaplain of Holy 'Trinity' Cathedral, gave a short, appropriate address, basing his remarks on three passages taken from the Litany "To strengthen those who stand; to comfort and help the weak-hearted; and to raise the fallen." These were the three objects they had in view in building the church. The church was not yet finished, and the opening cere-many would not take place until the autumn, but as the building could be used in the meantime it seemed a pity to delay until then. It was in a good position, being on the street where so many sailors were continually coming and going, and he trusted that many might be led to enter. He paid a warm tribute of admiration to the character and conduct of the many Christian sailors and marines who came to Shanghai, and expressed the hope thatthe many who, though so excellent in other respects, were yet so shy of religion, might be helped by those who were in charge of the work in connection with the new church.
lusian he expressed the pleasure it gave him to soe the Vou. Archdeacon Thomson, as representing the American Episcopal Church, in their midst, and spoke very touchingly of the late Rev. H.C. Hoilges, who was present at the laying of the foundation stone, who had always taken a deep interest in the work, and who would, no doubt, have been present on this occasion if he had not been called away to his reward.
After the singing of the hymn, "The Church's One Foundation," and- the offering of a short prayer, the service was brought to a close. by the Rey.
Walker pronouncing the benediction.
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