Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-03
man Of that experience and ,uds.

man Of that experience and judg-
ment."
He said that he couldn't find
words to express his thanks for all
the many kindnesses and the great
generosity OF the people. He ad-
mired the spirit Of unity and help
accorded him by the ministers and
felt honored to stand on the plat
form with them At the closing Of
the great service. Mr.. Sunday hav-
Ing asked every minister to stand
on the platform with him during
the closing minutes.
Musical Program.
The musical program for the ev-
ening began early - the crowd
had assembled long before s
O'Clock. and although hundreds
were Obliged to stand during the
entire time Of the service, they did
30 without complaint.
Homer Rodeheaver. who has
served so efficiently - choir d.
rector, with the majestic tones Of
his trombone sounding that old but
always sublime song. Jerusalem"
the choir joining in the refrain,
brought the throng to attention,
the audience Immediately after
taking part Inc singing "Beulah
Land" Mr.. Rodeheaver then sang
MY Wonderful Dream" with the
assistance OF the choir altos, and
the choir sang sail On" Then
followed Garry Your Cross With
q Smile" Robert Matthews, AL
bert Peterson and Homer Rode
HEAVIER sang me. Oh Lord" and
Lord, Want to Be a Christian. -
The invocation ;. was asked by
Rev. ]. G.. Granger Of the First
Baptist church. who gave a pow
erful prayer, and then Rev. John
McGown Stevenson of Broadway
Presbyterian church presented the
subject Of the evening collection.
Mr.. Stevenson took this oppor-
tunity to say something nice about
each Of the members Of the party,
and every one who has had occo-
sion to deal with them or meet
them in any way felt that he but
voiced their own sentiments.
pete" is complimented for his un-
failing courtesy, his kindness ID
people, his concern for old ladies
whom he brought forward with his
arm around them. to find them
comfortably seated. He nearly got
in bad with Mrs. Asher by sayint
that the highest compliment he
could give her was to say that she
looked like his grandmother. whom
he thought looked like Queen Vic
ftoria; not that Mrs. Asher wouldn't
be highly complimented but for the
/ fact that she is hardly old enough
to be Mr.. Stevenson's grandmoth.
er; though / guess he made 1t right
with her afterwards. He admired
miss Kinney for her splendid IN.
fiuence with high school girls ane
bows: Miss Sake. for her "hypo.
thetical systems" OF bible study
and her knowledge OF the script
ures; Bob Matthews. whom he rec
ognized as a master at the key
board, and Fred Rapp, whom h
almost forgot, but who has wor
the esteem OF all for the hard worl
that he has continually been caliet
upon to do around the edges"
4 Mrs. Asher and Rodey then sans
IN the Garden" and Mrs. Ashel
gave Somebody Cares" and to
gether they sang "Still Undecided.
Mr.. Rodeheaver. by special request
gave Ninety and Nine" and tn
audience sang across the hous'
"Brishten the Corner" A group o
orphan boys from the Davenport
/ home, whom Rodeheaver said wer'
|Mr. Sundays bodyguard and WHOM
he once looked like, sang tn
chorus Of the popular hymn. M:
Rodeheaver, at Mr.. Sundays re
quest, then sang the latter's favor
tie hymn, IAN Old. Account Settles
Long Ago.
1 Party Farewells.
| Members Of the Sunday part,
then came to the platform that tn
audience might have a chance t
say goodbye to them and the.
, were given the chautauqua salute
Before leaving the platform Mr.
Sunday (that dear motherly won
Lan) said q few words in thanks TO
the confederation of the public an
who said: I'VE have never gon
from a place where we 80 regrette
ed leave and never have we seen
place where there is q bette
chance for working out the plan
that have been laid out and be
gun. We will never cease TO pra
that success may crown your ef
forts. Praise God"
= Mr.. Sunday at this time talke
OF the faithful work Of the nurse
, and doctors who have given thel
, services, advised and urged assist
ance for the Red Cross in It's merl
bership drive; the Salvation arm
. drive and the Y. NJ. c. A. which b
| said again he considered the great
. est institution Of them all.
i Mrs. Asher. Miss Georgia Nettles
Homer RodeAeaver and Garlic,
Taylor sang very beautifully, "Sa
| Goodbye" and DR.. A. N. Stockin,
LOT Spencer Memorial Methods
, church gave . fervent and power
iful prayer. the service closing Wit
Ioproisa God frovvs svhNyy, ali hyoas