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40 G R E A T F A L L S A N D E N V I R O N S . It was in the summer of 1886 that it was first determined to apply for a permanent Presbyterian organization in Great Falls. The Rev. Jesse C. Wilson was placed in temporary charge of the field, and undertook his work on August 15. In the spring of 1887 ar rangements were made for the building of the first church in this city. On the 28th of that month the Rev. D. J. McMillan opened it amid great rejoicing. The total cost of the church was $2,100, of which sum $500 was given by John S. Kennedy, of New York. The “ House of Hope” Sunday school, of St. Paul, gave $220, and other friends in that city $80. The present condition of affairs is healthful. A ladies’ society, bearing on its escutcheon “ Good W ill,” does vigorous work. The church has a membership of about sixty, and the associated Sunday school numbers over a hundred. The organization of a Y. P. S. C. E. is a valuable auxiliary. There is a parsonage in connection erected at a cost of $1,200. It is the intention of the church to erect an elegant stone or brick structure on the corner of First Avenue South and Seventh street. It will probably be built of the beautiful sandstone which abounds in such vast quantities in this section. As contemplated, the seating capacity will be from 350 to 400, exclusive of the lecture hall. It will be Gothic in the style of its architecture, and an ornament to the city. In 1888 the Baptists of this city held meetings to consider the question of organizing a church and decided that it was yet impractic able. The following year, however, the Rev. Dwight Spencer, dis trict secretary of the Baptist Home Mission Society, visited the city, and, at his invitation, the Baptists met together on July 1st, and organized the First Baptist church of Great Falls. On July 21st the recognition services of the new church were held in Arion hall, where the sermon was preached by the Iiev. C. B. Allen, Jr., of Helena, Rev. Dwight Spencer giving the right hand of fellowship to Bro. F. By water on behalf of the church. Rev. Jas. Anderson assisted at both morning and evening services. The new building just erected is a very tasteful frame structure with tower and steeple. It contains a prettily decorated audience room, with stained glass window. The Episcopal church organization have a handsome chapel. They hope to have a resident pastor. The Catholic society have already commenced building. ^ EDUCATION RT G^EflT pALiIiS. There is scarcely another more promising feature, and surely none more pleasant in the life of Great Falls, than her interest in the advancement of education and culture among her people. Before she had sufficient population to immediately warrant it, a large and costly building was erected to provide for the necessities of the future. The same foresight was extended to the choice of a site, and it was placed near the future center of the city, although by so doing some present inconvenience was entailed. From its position upon a slight elevation, perfect drainage is assured. More than this, it commands the finest views of the city, and the encircling mountain ranges. It is itself the most conspicuous building in the city, and stands as a silent but impressive monument to the enterprise and en lightenment of its inhabitants. The edifice consists of a two-story brick, with basement. Upon the roof is a large tower directing its symbolical spire toward the heavens. Great Falls sandstone—and none better can be found in any portion of the United States—and brick are used in the con struction of the building. The structure is heated throughout by steam, and supplied with all the modern accessories. In the basement are two large rooms in addition to the boiler rooms. The first floor contains three class rooms, each 25x32 feet, supplied with platforms for the teachers, and with cloak closets. Gas pipes are put in, and gas may be used whenever desired. Water pipes are also arranged so that the whole building may be supplied with water. The windows are arranged in accordance with the principles of hygiene, admitting the light from the rear and on one side. The halls are spacious and ample. The stairs are large and broad, thus affording ample exit in case of fire, and they are easy to ascend. The second floor has one class room, about the size of the class rooms below. It also has a spacious assembly room, which is 57x35 feet in dimension. It is also supplied with cloak rooms for pupils and teachers. On this floor there is also a room 10x12, which can be used for the principal’s office, or for a recitation room. The large audience room is one in which all of the pupils from the different rooms may assemble on public occasions, or every morn ing to receive instruction designed for the benefit of the whole school.
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