Morris tribune., 1919-11-07
"TAB" CAMPAIGN IS
AUSPICIOUSLY BEGUN
Rev. Aldrich as Evangelist and Rex
Moon as Musical Director Work
Together Well
By Rev. G.. L. Powell.

BY Rev. G. -. POWELL.
The Stevens county evangelistic
campaign began Sunday evening I'M
der very promising auspices. The
tabernacle was very comfortable.
Summer temperatures prevailed. The
ventilation and acoustic features are
perfect. The place is we'll lighted
and the auditorium is very attractive.
The entire floor is covered with shaw
ings and sawdust. The odor is most
pleasant.
The "tab" is of the REGULATION"
kind. A large platform in the rear,
with tiers of seats, provides ample
and appropriate space for the large
choir. Nearly every seat was oc-
cupied. There is room, however, for
a few more singers. A little in front
is another platform, or rather, the
rostrum for the evangelist and the
musical director. A fairly-sized dry
goods box has been transformed into
a pulpit, covered with white cloth.
with large red cross on it facing the
audience. The rostrum floor is car
peted. On the rear end wall is a
large banner bearing the words,
make Jesus King" Stretched
around the interior posts is some
bunting and a few "Old Glories"
adorn some of the walls. Some more
bunting and flags would be very well
come and much appreciated. Who
will volunteer to help in this behalf?
Although but few rehearsals have
been held the singing is already go
ing with a vim and swing that are
surprising. The chorus is already
popular" and ere the meetings close,
doubtless, will become the most pop
ular institution in Stevens county.
Mr.. Moon, the chorister, has already
endeared himself to the chorus. He
makes an ideal leader. He is efficient
skillful, patient and "princely." All
who associate themselves with him
for the next few weeks will never
regret the time and will learn much
about the art of vocal expression and
musical Interpretation. Having
studied under the best American
masters, he himself is also a master
and is full of music to the finger tips.
When thoroughly drilled" and
trained, it will be worthwhile listen
ing to their rendition of not only
the newest Gospel songs but some Of
the old favorites that have cheered
and inspired human hearts for gem
erations and centuries. Sunday eve
ning's singing was but foretaste of
what awaits tabernacle audiences in
the days to come!
1t is quite evident that Rev. A. Lee
Aldrich, the evangelist, and Rex. L.
Moon, the musical director, under
stand each other. Their every act
and movement devetail gracefully in
to each other. They work together
"as to the manor born" They seem
to fit each other perfectly. Both are
differentiation is calm, peaceful,
composed, zephyrlike; Aldrich is
snappy, energetic, rugged, tornado
like. Moon is the John" of the
party; Aldrich is the Peter" They
are like the lights and shades of a
painting; each by way of contrariety
makes the other shine with all the
greater luster If both were alike
the monotony would become insipid.
Opposites always attract. Contrast
aids them greatly. Aldrich and Moon
are so different and yet Morris likes
them already! May their shadows
increase with each passing day!
The pastor Of the Methodist church
opened with prayer. He also intro
duced the evangelist, who in turn in
PRODUCED Miss Hedmark, in charge of
the young peoples work, and Miss
Sheets, the pianist. The work Of
these young lady members Of the
party will be seen with the progress
of the campaign. Mrs. Moon, the
wife of the chorister, was also intro
duced. The party are fine aggrega-