Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-03
IYESPER SERVICES AT
STAYTON METHODIST
Chorus and Orchestra First
Methodist Delight Big
Audience

Nature herself seemed to lend kind
ly ear TO the efforts Of the First Chris
tian church chorus and orchestra Sun
day afternoon, as they conducted vesper
services at the StaytOn Methodist
church, in fulfillment of a promise
made by the director, DR.. H. c. Epley,
that concert would be given at some
time. The trip was made by automo-
| bile, or rather many automobiles loaded
to the runningboards, and was thor
oughly appreciated by all the chorus,
who derived as much enjoyment from
the trip as did the Stayton people.
The services began at O'Clock, and
continued for almost two hours. Each
number was vigorously applauded, the
male quartet being especially favored
in that manner. A number by the or
chestra opened the program, after
which the chorus sang the anthem,
"Come Ye Disconsolate. This was
followed by paper by the Rev. NJ. F.
Horne, of Stayton. After a beautiful
solo by Miss Vie Cave, the ladies quar-
tet, composed of Mesdames Peterson,
Swart and Porter and Miss Vie Cave,
sang difficult but well rendered selee-
tion. The chorus next gave the anthem,
{" River of Life, and then came one
Of the stellar numbers of the service, a
solo. "Abide With Me-" by the popular
concert soloist, Miss Pauline Liska.
Her rendition of this piece was almost
faultless, and the selection was sung
in number which attracted and held
the attention of the house.
The principal address of the day,
patriotic talk on Echoes of the Old
Bell" was delivered by Dr. H. G. Ep-
ley, telling of the many times the Amer
lean soldier has gone forth to fight for
liberty in response to the echo of that
dearly beloved Liberty bell. His vivid
description brought tears to the eyes of
his hearers, as he told of the sacrifices
made, and those which America stands
willing to make in defense of her great
foundations, Liberty and Justice
Mrs. Peterson and Miss Cave sang a
selected duet after DR.. Epley's address.
Then came a nature anthem by the Choir
us. "a Rose Brightly Glowing" Rev.
F. T. Porter, taking for his general
theme " "Musie,' told of the many kinds
of music to be found in the world: He
spoke of labor, of faith, and of trust
as music, because of their harmony
with the Christian life.
The male quartet, composed of VIM.
Sr., DIR. H. G. Epley, 5. r.
Wolfe and Charles Knowland, next took |
Of the audience, and brought
forth vigorous hand-clapping when
they sang Walking All Over Gods
Heaben,'' negro plantation hymn. AS
on encore, they sang, by special request,
ssDen't Bite the Hand That s Feeding
YOU The musical program was
euoshed by the anthem, "Great is
Jehovah, y and one stanza of Amer
iea,'' after which the benedietion was
by Rev. +. B. Lockhart.
The church was crowded, and it is es-
tinated that more than two hundred
we're present. At the close of the pro
gram, luncheon, the goodness of which
can but family be told, was served the
Strawberries and cream, and
as some of the party expressed it, real
cream, formed that part of the repast
which appealed most to all present.
The return trip was made in the cool
Of the evening, and although the writer
,an speak for but one carload, he ISL
safe in saying the home coming was
one Of the enjoyable parts of the day