The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-05-11

basement was dedicated with large
crowd In attendance. Rev. w. L.
Straub was master of ceremonies,
and the address was delivered by
Rev. II. j. Reynolds. OF Boise.
DIR. Reynolds took for his script
urc lesson, John 12:20-33. and his
address apparently emphacized the
following four points: the possibili-
ties OF the church. breadth OF vision,
psychological time for foreward
NOV sments and the spirit OF appre-
citation. II Is seldom that one ID priv
ileged to hear a more scholarly. APP
propriate address.
The program was interpreted with
two solos, one by Miss May smith, OF
Boise, Hold Thou My Hand" and
the other by Mrs. Clyde Summers. OF
Boise. "oh Love Divine" both OF
With we're highly received.
At the close OF the address, all OF
the remaining cost OF 1886 was
raised In cash and pledges, except
$50.
The class which led In this UNDER
taking, has been convinced from the
beginning that the community de-
sired this improvement, and that
their interest would find its express
sion IN the financial response on
dedication day. A pledge paper has
therefore. never been presented TO
any individual or business house OF
the city. AS Is so often customary In
raising church Indebtedness. II any
one wished to donate he could speak
for himself without solicitation. and
there was not dollar given that was
not given In the spirit OF interest APP
probation aud voluntarily. instead Of
the attitude Of impossible resist
snce and self defense. AZ this goes
to press. We are happy 10 announce
that part OF the remaining $50 has
been sent in by parties who could
not attend the dedication.
AT the dedication service Or. HIT.
Cook presented the keys to Rev.
straub 10 be transmitted to the prop
er parties. The latter received the
keys 10 behalf OF the church, with q
few appropriate remarks, recon-
mending that they be used TO keep
the door locked against all prejudice.
Indifference, sectarian spirit, selfish
interests and reveiry: and that they
he used 60 keep the doors unlocked
for worship OF God. harmless social
features. and any or all gatherings
OF fellowship which harmoniae with
the standard OF tbs New Testament
church, The dedication prayer was
offered by the pastor after which all
Joined IN the dedication hymn Cor
onation." AT the invitation which
followed, placed membership, and
transferred membership from the
Baptists. making 10 adult additions
since the present pastor took charge
Keb. 10th.
A iacture Was taken OF the crowd.
copy OF which can DO secured from
the Berean class.
The basement was beautifully dec
Grated. with potted flowers. and tina
walls and sides we're draped with
national colors. The noon dinner was
spread for all, and the tables fairly
kroaned under the weight of good
things.
The afternoon service was OF a SOC
ial nature. led by DR.. III. 4. Cook,
who read the list OF donors OF labor
and teams and the ladies who served
dinners every day for the working
men.
J.. J. Caldwell gave an interesting
history OF the Berean class. tracing
its progress from six members 10 so.
J. NJ. Jackson gave brief history OF
the church In Meridian. in which he
stated that the church was organ
zed by Rev. Richie in a hall,and the
present building was dedicated nine
years ago.
H.J.Roberts. foreman OF the work,
spoke OF the pleasure Is 20 know
that the basement is ready for SER
vice.
Rev. Straub. the last speaker. point-
ed the church forward to renewed
activity. At 500 o'clock the pastor
delivered sermon on the subject OF
Obedience TO Heavenly Vision"
Church Notes OF Interest.
Mrs. W. j. Montgomery has been
on the sick list for some days. and
Mrs. v. Richardson is substitute re-
porter for these notes.
The Beresn class held its regular
monthly business meeting Friday
evening at the home OF Mr. and Mrs
Roy Hedges. DIR. Cook was reel.
ected president of the class and