Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-02-17

t3t SftttNs ACAtSdtlNl "a AtlE ililG new
church editiee, such namentous ca ent
IN the history of viroqpa Methocism
has come and gone, and those by whom
the burden has been chiefly houru may
surely rest with the assurance that ali
details were successfully carried to
completion and that 10 one VINO at
tended fails 10 give proper credit TO
and appreciation for the social, mental
and spiritual upiift connected with the
new house of worship and services Of
dedication week.
February IL. forty-nine years ago,
saw the formal dedication Of the old
church, and when the project of erect
ing another was entered upon one year
ago, it was with some reluctance that
the place at whose alter clustered so
many precious memories of the past
should be RACED even for better
structure But now that dreams are
realized, well may they say with the
great Apostle Paul. Forgetting those
things that are behind, let us press
forward to the prize of the high calling
which is in Christ Jesus"
THE PIPE ORGAN RECITAL
The pipe organ recital on Thursday
evening rendered by Prof Jenkins of
the second Presbyterian church of st.
Louis, assisted by Miss Weimar, musi
cal instructor in Viroqua schools, drew
a crowded house. Ii it 10 true that
&C ions speak louder than words, then
the generous applause rendered By the
audience showed more than an ordinary
delight in the noble program presented
The gentleman exhibited rare artistic
ability in his Interpretation of the
world famous classical numbers. Miss
Weimar wac listed for two solos, but
insistent applause f0tced the giving of
encores THE R0sery" and 1.-THE
Close OF. a Perfect Day" striking re
sponsiye chords in every heart.
RECEPTION BY LADIES' AID
On Friday evening, the Ladies' Aid
society rendered a public reception, at
which 0 representative number of our
citizens took occasion to make tours Of
inspection about the new edifice and to
share in a pleasant social evening. The
high school orchestra furnished music
ard visitors were refreshed with waters
ard ice cream
BISHOP QUAYLE LECTURE
A capacity house turned out Satur-
day evening to extend greetings to the
best beloved man ~ Methollsa. bishop
VIM. A. Qaayle-and listen to his lee
ture on ''hall Game and his Island. I"
The Bishops genial AM hulrI lrvus style
certainly captiyated his hearers, and
his keen aud sparkling vic curing the
Introductory part Of ri lecture kept
the audience in continual lhrOes of mer-
riment. He graphically described the
little Isle of Man, from its early cub
lection by Caesar down to the present
time, and drew moral lessons from it's
physical conditions, the quaintness of
its people aEj the great encOmpassing,
enfolding sea. He followed with a re-
view of the envirOns and work of the
author, Hall Caine, presenting in a
thrilling dramatic way the characters,
plots and psychological intent of his
books. Being of Manse parentage, and
having spent part of his childhood on
the Isle of Man, the subject was one
which lay close TO the Bishops heart
DEDICATION SUNDAY
Mics Weimar opened the morning
services with a beautiful solo. The
main address of the dedication was
given by Bishop Quale. taking as his
text passage of Gene ais, 26th chapter:
"And Isaac's servants digged in the
valley and found there well of SPRING
ing water. And the servants of Gerar
did strive with Isaac's herdsmGn, say
ing the water is ours; and they digged
another we'll" This was certainly q
masterful discourse and one that
especially appealed to all who have,
even in the humblest capacity, given
aid in the erection of the church. The
typical Interpretation of the various
wells of Christian life could not fail
to give incentive to renewed strength
of purpose. After the sermon, all
members of the officia. board, includ-
ing the various departments of the
church, came TO the alter, and the
formal ceremony Of giving the building
to Gods worship was completed.
A musical festival had been announced
for three o'clock, but the Bishop found
it possible to remain for this service
and of course an address by him was
too good treat to be missed so he was
pressed into service, speaking on music
and song as an expression Of Christian
ity. He said that the Christian was
the only creature who could sing when
approaching the valley of death. When
the emotions of the spirit are too great
for mere words, we resort to song for
fuller expression. Selections on the
pipe organ by Miss Doris Rrenner of
Sparta and solos by Rev Horth ard
Miss Weimar were thoroughly en-
joyed.
The Epworth League held rousing
service at $50, under the enthusiastic
leadership Of Rev. J. E. Watson Of La
Crosse
The evening service was in charge Of
Superintendent L. A. Brenner of
6, larta. Rev. Horth sang, and the
choir rendered an anthem. Pastor
Cooke introduced the out of-town
pastors, each of whom responded with
brief but pointed addresses, congratu-
lating the church and praying for its
future welfare. Visiting pastors were:
Rev. NJ r. Frazer-csledonia Street NJ. e.
Church. La Crosse