Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 September 1908 — PIPE ORGAN RECITAL. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

PIPE ORGAN RECITAL.

One of the best musical treats th&t has come to the people of Rensselaer; will be furnished at the Christian church on Friday i&vfcnirig, Oct. 2. On this date the pipe organ, recently placed in this church, will be opened to the public for the first time. The recital will be given by Prof. W. H. Donnelly of Indianapolis, a pipe organ specialist. Mr. Donelly has given much attention to pipe organs, having studied in the old country, receiving his degrees for proficiency in his work while there. He is constantly employed in giving recitals and superintending the building of organs, and is regarded as one of the best pipe organ players in this country. He will be assisted by Miss Virenda Rainer of Lafayette, a very accomplished vocal soloist. Miss

Rainer is a sister of Mrs. M. D. Gwin and has sung most acceptably to small gatherings of Rensselaer people. The members ~uf the Christian church have gone to no litfllei trouble and expense of installing this organ in their new church. It is one of the best instruments that can be built by the reliable organ company of M. P. Moeller & Co., of Hagerstown, Md. The organ will cost $2,000. Much of this money has been already provided. The balance is expected to come from the entertainment on Friday evening. Since this organ, like the churches, will belong to the people of Rensselaer it is believed the public will be glad to lend their support by purchasing tickets for the Friday evening’s entertainment. Price of admission, 50 cents.

PIPE ORGAN OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH.