Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 145, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 July 1917 — New Church Dedication Held at Remington. [ARTICLE]

New Church Dedication Held at Remington.

It is a matter of public interest that the building enterprise carried forward by the Remington Methodist church came to a successful culmination Sunday, July Ist, when the new building was dedicated free from encumbrance and with appropriate ceremony. The dedication events began with a Men’s Night,.Friday eve., June 29, with a fine musical program by the Julian Family Orchestra, and a banquet at which 160 men were served. The pastor acted as toastmaster and two splendid addresses were given by Rev. B. E. Kirkpatrick, of Greencastle, and Dr. G. Leazenby, of Lafayette. Saturday night was Sunday School Night, which was observed by a picnic in the new church basement and was enjoyed by over 250 members of the Sunday school. Sunday, the dedication day, was marked by a large attendance at all services. A special feature of the morning service was the very fine music rendered by the choir under .the-direction of Miss Helen C. O’Dell. The processional and antiphonal responses were especially enjoyed. After the morning sermon by the Rev. W. D. Parr, of Kokomo, Ind., subscriptions were taken to meet the total expenditures representing about $27,000, which included improvements on the parsonage. $14,000 of this amount had previously been provided for in subscriptions and funds and the balance of $13,000 was secured during the three services of the day. At the close of the evening service the building was dedicated by Dr. W. E. McKenzie, distrist superintendent. The closing number of the dedication events was the Festival of Music Tuesday evening, when the choir, with assistance, rendered a sacred cantata, “The Nazarine,” to a very large and appreciative audience. The pastor, official board and members of this beautiful church are to' be congratulated upon the success they have achieved. Brother Warriner seems to have been the right man in the right place. Being a tireless worker, full of zeal and faith, and a splendid and experienced leader in church building. He had the unanimous support of a strong official board and building committee of fine businessmen. They have voted him a leave of absence to cover any period he desires. The church is one of the best of modern buildings for church purposes. It is Tudor-Gothic in- style and built of Rug-texture brick in a range of color ■with cut stone trim, and Spanish tile roof. The building is 77x93 feet over all, having a commodious auditorium and special provision for all Sunday school department and class work. The interior is finished in light golden oak with art glass in dainty color effects and fresco in a rich harmony in light buff and ivory'tints. The lighting system is the semi-indirect with fixtures in Colonial gold and Varilux glass. The total seating capacity is about six hundred. ,