Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 147, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 July 1918 — FIRST SUNDAY EVENING UNION SERVICE [ARTICLE]

FIRST SUNDAY EVENING UNION SERVICE

The first vesper service of the Protestant church of the cjty was held in the Gayety theatre Sunday evening. A beautiful custom has prevailed in this city for a number of years among the Protestant ehurehes in the matter of Sunday evening services. During the summer months union services have been held on the court house lawn. Each preacher would take his turn and deliver a sermon when called upon. Visiting ministers and other speakers are often invited to address these meetings. Sunday evening was the first service of the series this year, was held in the Gayety theatre. Possibly the other vesper services of the year will be held there also. This is a very comfortable place and is away from the noise which often detracted from the interest of the outdoor meetings. The service Sunday night was very largely attended. The music was in charge of the Presbyterian church choir. In addition to the leading of the singing of a number of songs there was two solos. They were Beautifully rendered and very greatly appreciated by the audience. The solos were given by Loren Sage and Anna Leonard. Dr. J. Budman Fleming made the address which was the combination of a sermon and a red hot patriotic address.