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 determined at least to make some necessary alteration to the church. Every colored church in the city presented a very inviting appearance, becoming their means, however, this old church was an exception; it was the same old-fashioned house that it was forty-six years back, only as a matter of course a little the worse for wear; to change the appearance of things a little, and make this temple of worship more desirable and pleasant, prompted the people at least to make the attempt to remodel the interior, at this seeming unfavorable time, of which I am now writing as above referred to; the people, with a determination creditable to them, entered with a proper spirit into ways and means to accomplish their desire, under the lead particularly of Mr. Jacob C. White, Sen.; plans were proposed and adopted, and the operation commenced, and which they very soon accomplished at a cost of $1452 43 cts.

In this they were assisted by our church extension committee to the amount of four hundred dollars. In the short space of three months the work was accomplished, and will in point of neatness compare very favorably with any of our sister churches; not the least interesting part of the effort is the fact that when the work was completed it was paid for, so that the church was relieved from debt, and remains so until the present time. I must, however, say that there was not only a unity of action by the majority of the people to re- model the interior of the house, but a willingness to contribute of their money for the purpose, yet withal, to Mr. White particularly belongs the direction and control of the successful effort. Considering then the motive that influenced the congregation to remodel the house, they cannot be charged with an undue pride. The other churches were commodious and attractive, and