Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-13

hear you sing, / assure you. But as
that is beyond possibility he sends you
his sincere love and greetings and says,
I have always felt grateful to the
members Of the choir for the way they
stood by and helped me out in my ef-
forts to provide good music for the old
home church and | look forward to
the grand alleluiias Of the heavenly
choir when we will sing together IN
praise of the Lamb that stitch upon
the throne of God, and go no more out
forever. And what good time we
will have as we look back over the way
we have come, and talk OF life's ex-
periences and that wondrous grace
vousehafed to us through Christ Jesus,
cur Lord Hoping this will reach you
BY the 18th and the approaching Christ
mas season may be full Of gladness in
Jesus 10 all the dear Rock Island
friends, I am yours sincerely"
E.B. Sargent, Rockford, H., sent the
following:
Il have yours Of Nov. % and have
been postponing writing thinking |
might be able to come to Rock Island
on Dec. u, but find that il will be i'm
possible to do so. Would like very
much to hear and see the old choir but
will be obliged to forego that pleasure
this time. Thanking you for the inyi-
tation and wishing you a pleasant re-
union, am yours truly"
/ The evening service was d continu-
alton Of the morning form of worship
and was a fitting close to splendid
| day. Preceding the hour Of worship
/ DR.. and Mrs. o. T. Dwinell gave re-
iception in the church dining room to
1.-THE members of the old choir and the
present choir, entertaining so people.
Immediately after the company attend
led the Epworth league services, many
| Of the older members participating in
| the service. At the close Of the league
meeting the entire company attended
1.-THE church services, the present choir
filling the choir loft, and led in a half
hour service during which old time
t hymns were sung. The pastor spoke
On the subject, Changed Conditions
Demand Changed Equipment" Dr.
EDwinel said in part as follows: When
! I sent you forth without script and
shoes you said nothing - now ] am
sending you forth-take your money
with you and If ye have no sword, sell
your coat and buy one They said, We
have two swords, that is enough This
means that the pioneer did not need
much. that little was plenty, but the
very work of the pioneer creates the
demand for larger equipment. On the
first trip they simply cured disease and
mo one needed the sword nor money to
pay. expenses when on the mission OF
curing disease. But the man who goes
out to fight the causes of disease car
ries with him an ounce Of prevention
which is worth more than a pound OF
Icure, with neither sword to defend him
self against those whose traffic he is
interfering with" He further told Of
the causes Of disease and the means
that must be used in fighting these
/ causes.
/ Mrs. J. F. Witter, the present leader
Of the choir, assisted greatly in th1
success Of the services as carried GU
yesterday, lending her services 10 tbs
} old time choir in their rehearsais.
Saturday evening Mrs. ]. F. Robinson
entertained at her home. 613 Twentieth
street. at a reception for the old tint
choir and the members Of the present
choir a company Of rs enjoying her de
lightful hospitality. The evening wa
spent informally and very delightfully."-
with music, toasts and the serving o
refreshments.