The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-06-23

In its proper place and conveys ex-
actly the speakers thought. After
the Bishops sermon, DR.. Montgom-
cry, of Minneapolis, Mimi, took
charge of the proceedings, and in
less than one hour succeeded in
raising 81, 10000. The giving was
phenomenal. The doctor is the
king of money-raisers. Nothing like
it has ever been known in the West.
In the afternoon at three o'clock,
Dr. Montgomery preached to large
congregation. 1t was a big sermon.
The theme was, 1.-THE Song of Moses
and of the Lamb"
The browning service was in the
evening. The edifice was packed to
the doors. All the available chairs
in the city were borrowed for the
occasion, and still more were needed.
Some people stood in the vestibule
all evening. DR.. Montgomery preach
ed on 1.-THE Message and Mission of
Jesus" 1t was a mighty sermon.
Everybody pronounced it a master
piece. Immediately following the
sermon he launched into money
raising again, and in a few minutes
raised between 100000 and $4,-
10000, making in all for the day a
total of $14,80000. Probably, this
was the best ever accomplished in
that line by any denomination in
Idaho since time began.
The music for the day was great.
The large choir covered itself with
glory. 1t was the best ever heard
in Caldwell on religious occasion.
The new pipe organ was played by
Mrs. Hoose and she brought out
it's excellencies to good effect. Great
praise is due Prof. Fred Morris, the
musical conductor, who is a musical
genius, and among the best in the
Pacific Northwest. The Methodist
denomination are very fortunate in
having such choirmaster.
At the close of the day, the edi-
fee was dedicated for the worship of
Almighty God according to the
usages of the Methodist Episcopal
church, by Bishop Smith, assisted by
the trustees and DR.. Barnes, the
district superintendent, and other
ministers. 1t was a day long to be
remembered, and the Methodist
people are to be congratulated on
their remarkable achievement. Their
new edifice will be a great asset to
Caldwell and the pipe organ will
meet long-felt want.
Every evening this week has been
devoted to some function, and each
has been well attended. The Bishop
lecured on Hawaii, the Paradise of
the Pacific" on Monday evening,
and gave his hearers a treat. His
language was choice and the de-
scriptions magnificent. Tuesday
evening, Mrs. Hoose demonstrated
the new pipe organ and showed its
great powers. The recital was a
good one, and everybody was pleas
ed. Mrs. Hoose is an expert and
she evidenced unusual skill on Tues
day evening. 1t is to be hoped she
will give another recital shortly, as
there are a great many more people
who want to hear the instrument
DR.. Montgomery lectured to a good
sized audience on Wednesday even
ing on 'Lop-Sided People" 1t was
rich, great, immense. The lecture
scintillated with wit and humor, and
the lecturer carried the people with
him both in his pathetic and humor-
GUS passages. He played on his
audience like a pianist on her in
strument and the response was
equally prompt. DR.. Montgomery is
one of the greatest platform men of
the nation, and is among the pulpit
princes of the land. He has cap
tured Caldwell by storm. Thurs
day evening the choir gave a con-
cert and the event was of a high
class order. The music, both in
strumental and vocal, was good in
all its parts, and the choir is sec
ond to none anywhere in the state.
The soloists excelled, and the
choruses were fine. Tonight a
"Pastorfest" and congregational "At
Home" is to be held and it promises
to be in keeping with all the other
functions. 1t will be a free and
easy time and the Methodist congre-
cation will avail themselves of II
to the full undoubtedly.
The Methodist Festival Week.
beginning last Sunday, has been q
great thing for Caldwell, for 1t has
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