The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-02
Make GRAND FORKS.
GREAT RELIGIOUS
CENTER
Rev. Hunt Believes This is the
Purpose Of God The Taber-
nacle Dedicated.
"A CHORUS OF 800 VOICES
Furnished Music The Largest
Chorus Ever Organized in
the Northwest.
"A CHORUS OF 800 VOICES
(By the Comm1ttee.)

(By the Commttee.)
1t was great throng of people
which gathered in the tabernacle
early last night to be present at its
dedication for the service Of God. The
building Is most remarkable struc-
ture, having been put up in four days
or less than forty-eight hours. It has
a seating capacity for perhaps 1900
people on the floor and 600 in the
chorus and it was fully occupied last
night so that many were standing in
the rear Of the room, part way down
the aisles and out in the entry. The
Sunbeam chorus occupied chairs in
the front rows Of the chorus and
their clear childish voices added
great charm to the song service. They
have been we'll trained in the "Glory"
song and "The Kings Business" and
In several recitations of. scripture
verses. Their recital Of what per-
son who wants to be a christian shall
do contains five points indicated on
the five fingers of the hand and they
say in concert, I'VE should love
Jesus; we should trust Jesus; we
should pray to Jesus: we should study
the Bible; we should do what the
Bible says" The adult chorus had
seats Immediately behind the Sun
beams and the whole effect Of the
music was harmonious and at times
thrilling, especially when the audi
ence took up the chorus of the Glory
song. As assistants to the choral
work Miss Jane Smith presided at the
organ and Prof. VIM. Field and Mrs.
Stout at the piano, while an orchestra
consisting Of Prof. Stout, Chas Smith,
Willard Adams and Frank Laird add
ed the strength of their stringed in
struments to the music. To him who
entered the hall for the first time its
trimming was an interesting feature.
Flags and banners were gracefully
draped upon roof supports, beams and
rafters and mottos adorned the side
walls. The one in front contained
the inscription God is love-" The
one in rear Get right with Cod"
The one to the right THE wicked
shall be turned into hell and all the
nations that forget Cod" On the left
II believe in God and His righteous
Son." The decorations are being put
up under the direction of Mr.. N. G.
Benher, Mr.. Baldwin and Mr.. Roth do
ing the work. The lighting is an
other feature which deserves mention.
And as whole the building is one
we'll suited to its purpose, a credit
to the committees. the evangelists,
pastors, Architect DeRemer and Con-
tractor Buckingham.
Occupied Platform.
The following persons occupied the
speakers platform: Evangelist Hunt,
Revs. F. E. R. Miller, VIM Moore, E.
p. Johnson, Olof Jorgenson, Oertlie,
E. L. Myrland, M. p. Burns, Deurer,
and H. H. futile, with singers David
son, Gilmore and the Rev. Mr.. Isaacs.
After several prayers had been Offer
ed Rev. Mr.. Myrland spoke in his
native tongue as follows:
To the Scandlnayians.
"This tabernacle is not built for
any special confession of faith nor
any denomination but for the saliva
ton Of souls. A great deal of faith
and sacrifice was required to build
it. When those who are responsible
for 1t saw no other way they began
to pray and call on Him who hears
and answers prayer and He answered
theirs, and we built this up for Him
who reigns eternally and for Jesus
Christ who died for us and that we
might preach his cruth to all who
will come here. He who helped to
build this tabernacle is coming again.
Suppose He should come tonight!
How many would be ready to meet
Him? How many could say with
John on Patmos Even so come Lord
Jesus" This is the day of salvation.
Now we ought to turn upto Him who
was slain for us. am going to speak