Zion Church Dedicated

An interesting event of last Sunday was the dedication of the new Zion Lutheran church. The day was stormy and uiiropitious, nevertheless the ceremonies were witnessed by a very large audience, the edifice being crowded to lts utmost capacity. As an initial exercise the band rendered a selection of sacred music frotn the church tower. Rev. Max Hein delivered an address from the church steps, to the large congregation which at 10:30 stood in front of the building. Mr. Hein welcomed the people to the new church and then formally unlocked the doors and bade all to enter, Potted plants decorated the alter and the organ. Prof. Emanuel Schmid, of Capítol University, Columbus, O., delivered the dedicatory address. The parish choir, under Director Boos, rendered a beautiful selection. An address was delivered by Rev. Max Hein, which was followed by a song by the Ypsilanti choir. At 3 p. m. services were opened by a choir selection and Rev. Max Hein delivered an address. Prayer by Prof. Schmid, and a sermón in English was delivered by Prof. M. Loy, D. D., of Columbus, O. In the evening there were services conducted by G. F. H. Meiser, of Detroit, and Rev. C. Clessler, of Bridgewater. The elegant church is capable of accommodating about 1,000 persons.