New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-23
DEDICATION ATTENDED BY
THOUSANDS
Dormitory and Musis Hall Of
Dr.. Martin Luther College
Consserassd with Impressive
ssryi lee No'.bl. Diviaes Ds-
liver Interesting Addresses.
Inspiring Vocal and lnstru 1
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Ideal Weather Conditions.

Ideal Weotner NOn0lSiOno'
The dedication Of the new dormitory
and the music hall took place Sunday
attended by the largest crowd OF people
New U,m has seen !, in its history to
date. The services were attended by
shout s, 600 people who found seating
room on the improvised benches which
we're arranged in q sem!-circular
fashion facing the speakers stand.
A more perfect day for the occasion
could not have been wished for. The
morning broke with bright and
smiling sky and the fair weather con
,ttnued throughout the day.
The crow6s began to arrive at about
9 O'Clock on the excursion trains from
oil points Of the compass. Autos were
as the trains to convey the crowds to
the college grounds. A great many
others came per auto or team. from the
neighboring towns to attend the event
Road police stationed at the entrance
TO the college grounds supervised the
placing Of the vehicles to the best
advantage and preserved admirable
order which Otherwise might have
created bewildering chaos. i
The events of the day were heralded
ct seven O'Clock By the band which
wss stationed on the roof Of the ,rsci.
tation hall playing old church chorals
according to German custom.
The services proper began with tho
sisging Of the old Reformation battle
hymn !" Amighty fortress 10 our God"
in6pirisg ~ yast suvsence With :
mighty force Of enthusiasm. Auditors
Of the singing Of this majestic old
hymn could not help being impressed
with the grandeur Of this magnificent
old song, the accompaniment of the
orchestra augmenting the impression.
Prof. Ackermann then delivered an
address of welcome to the assembled
throngs which was followed with q
selection by the New Ulm Lutheran
male choir under the direction of Prof.
A. f. REIN. The liturgical part OF
the services followed the choir selec-
ton, Rev. Baur of Morgan presiding.
Another inspiring choral "Praise the
Lord, the King Of Glory followed the
liturgy, which was sung with religious
fervor by the audience.
Prof. J. Schaller, director of the.
Theological Seminary at Wauwatosa,
Wis, delivered an excellent german
sermon which was followed by selec-
ton by the mixed choir and an english
sermon by Rev. A. F. Zich OF Green
Bay, Wis. The male choir then
rendered q selection which was
followed by the whole congregation
singing another hymn.
The dedication oil, the Dormitory.
The dedication ceremony began with
hymn by the audience. Rev. E. A.
Pankow of St. James, president OF the
Minnesota Synod, assisted by Rev. F..
Soil, president of the joint synods,
performed the conservation ceremony.
The building committee participated
in this event. The ceremony was
closed by the "Gloris in Excelsis
Dec, - sung by the assembled audience.
The Noon Recess.
Refreshment and lunch stands had
been erected in the park around the
recitation hall and dinner was served
in the dining room of the old building.
victuals had been prepared for 5000
persons and the entire amount was
consumed, which will 60 to show what
q vast number took their meals at the
occasion. The united choirs under
the direction of Prof. Reuter- held
rehearsal during the noon hour.
The afternoon services were opened
with sn address by Rev. Heidmann of
Arlington, followed by q sermon of
Rev. J. II. Naumann of Wood Lake.
Before the afternoon services, came
10 close the following representa-
kves of various Lutheran organizs.
lions expressed words Of appreciation
and delivered messages Of good will
towards DR.. Martin Luther College
Prof. A. f. Ernst, director OF
Wstertown, (wis.) University; Prof.
Tho. Brohm, tiirsctor Of the teschsrss
seminary, Addison, ILL.,; Prof. Theo.
Bueueer, of Concordis College, ST.
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