The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-11-23
CAMBRIDGE REVIVAL
CROWDS MAY REQUIRE
TABERNACLE ERECTION

CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind. Nov. 23.-I
Erection of tabernacle to seat a con-
gregation OF 5000 is contemplated as
measure of the evangelistic cam
paisn which opened in Cambridge
City Tuesday night. under the direc-
ton of Dr. Elwood Bulgin and his
party.
The Methodist church, which was
offered for the campaign, was crowd
cd TO the doors on the first night. Al
though il has the largest auditorium in
the city. ii was believed that it will be
impossible to accommodate the crowds
in it, and provisions have been made
already for erection OF the special
building, if it should become neces-
sary. The new building, besides pro-
viding for the congregation. will have
a raised platform for the 100-voice
choir which was heard for the first
time Tuesday night.
A reception committee of 300 met
DR.. Bulgin upon his arrivel Tuesday
afternoon. Preceding his arrival,
parade of about so autos drove through
nearby towns.
Large Congregation.
The congregation which heard the
opening sermon of the campaign Tues
day night numbered 500 residents of
Cambridge City and vicinity. The
choir was directed by Rev. Percy
James, mus lal director of the reviv-
al. He also gave violin solo which
was much appreciated.
The sermon was preceded by sever
al songs and by a vocal solo by Harry
Box. The singers tenor voice, of
singularly appealing sweetness and
strength, so pleased the congregation
that an encore was insistently de-
manded.
The pers sonality of DR.. Bulgin was a
pleasing surprise to many of the con-
gregation. While lacking in no way
the force and eloquence vital to sue
cess, he lightened his sermon with
frequent humorous touches that still
were not irreverent, which prevented
any suggestion of melancholy creeping
into the services.
With his humor, his physical height
and almost ascetic leanness assist in
giving him an impressive personality
which several remarked upon as be-
ing almost Lincolnesque. He pos
sesses the same broad forehead and
aquilinity of feature that marked the
Bulgin had a log cabin start, being
reared in the mountains of North
Carolina.
Money for Expenses Only.
The running expenses of the cam
paign will be supported wholly by
nightly collections from the congre-
cation DR.. Bulgin announced. None
of the money collected will go to any
of his party.
Rev. Hogan, platform chairman. an
nounced that provision had been made
for mothers so that they could leave
their babies in a nursery in the base
ment, where three competent women
have agreed to care for them, toys
services. Cribs, bed clothing, toys
and all possible equipment have been
provided for caring for the children
Taking Matthew, 1924 as his text.
Rev. Bulgin's sermon was a powerful
refutation of the doubts of Christs
divinity. Citing the different testi-
mony given by the disciples, WHICH
is used as an argument against the
truth of the New Testament, DR..
Bulgin. who was educated as a law
YER. showed that it is the difference
in the testimony, reflecting the diff
ferences in the witnesses and the dif
fering phases which appealed 10
them, which is proof of its truth,
Matthews testimony regarding the
taxes due Caesar, reflected his for
mer profession as collector of Gus
toms. and Luke's tales of the healing
miracles indicates his training as a
physician.
Citing proofs, DR.. Bulsin adopted the
legal method of examining testimony
and showed the truth of the ressur-
rection, the divinity of Christ's per
sonality. and his mission on earth.