Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-27
A housing Reception.

t. street ChuTcm-GEEe9L1m&
the New Pastor Speeches by Rev.
Messrs, Harris, Buck. Meserve and
stifer-A Happy observation-disclosures
Jepson Reapp"fnted.
There was large turn out of people last
evening at the st. John Street M. E. church
to greet the new pastor, Rev. Mr.. Harris.
At the hour for opening the exercises the
church lecture room was crowded to over
flowing and great interest prevailed. The
affair was under the management of the
Ladies' Aid society of the church. differed as
follows President, Mrs. G. j. Buckbes vice
president Mrs r. T. Burchel1; secretary,
Miss Fannie Gardner; treasurer, Mrs. B.
Jepson committee, Mrs @. E. Harris, Mrs
J. E. Northrop, Mrs. VIM. F. Damn, Mrs. @.
Winget, Mrs. T. F. Platt, Mrs. W. E. Camp,
Mrs h Mckinney, Mrs. J. lothian, Mrs. L.
Chamberlain. A reception song was sung,
following which came the address of well
come, given by the superintendent of the
Sunday school, W. E. Camp. The pastor,
Rev. Mr.. Harris, replied in affecting remarks
heard with deep interest. The rest of the
programme, which was carried out finely,
the music under the direction of Professor
Jepson. was as follows:
Chorus-'Anges of Peaeen..: Keller
Piano solo-sHome, Sweet Home" .. :. ThaIberg
Miss Kitty Marvin.
Semi Chorus Charity .Rossini
Parepa Rosa Club.
Original Poem-"Our Church.. Observation-Disclosures.
Miss Edith A. Richards.
Semi Chorus-s'ship of State". Root
Mae Choir.
Mrs F. FriabIe and Mrs M Booth 'N-->--
Chorus-'sTramp DER Moss and Feu". Bishop
solo-s.o How De1iphtfulT Mo1ler
Miss Gertie Osborn.
INTERAzIssIoN FOR ICE CREAM AND sooIALITY.
Benediotion.
Following came addresses by Rev. Mr..
Buck of the First NJ E. church, former
pastor of the st. John street church, and
much endeared to many present; Rev. Mr..
Meserve, pastor of Davenport Congregational
church, and Rev. DIR. Sitter of Wooster
Place church. DR.. Sitter excited much mer-
riment by remarking in opening that, judg-
| ing from words in one of the papers, only a
few were to be present, but the room was
about as full as it could hold and he didn't
| from the clerk during the evening that five
letters had been granted to resign
i ing members, and that four had
been refused, the latter being names upon
the obligations of the church. One inter
| esting episode was remarks from one of the
L WAS
i started in 1916 or whereabouts, Mr. B. Brom-
| head, of Hamden, now venerable man.
He said the church started with fourteen
| members and under difficulties and discour-
/ agements, but that once started it had ever
| prospered until the late unfavorable state of
affairs was inaugurated. A fine and bounti-
| full collation. was spread, to which all did
Justice amid much sociality and Interchange
| of congratulations.
Prof. Jepson has been re-engaged as or
ganist and musical director, rendering his
services without pay for the period of one
year. The offer was accepted, and he will
probably resume charge of the music next
at the reception last evening excited lively
pleasure and appreciation from the audience.
1t was as follows:
Our Church.
We people of St John street church,
| With faces glad and bright,
| To greet our worthy pastor
have gathered here to night.
And prepared TO love him well,
| Fen our lightest wishes for him
| Feeble words can scarcely tell
Just a little time ago
| We had never seen his face,
| Thus he came to labor With US
As Stranger in the place.
But we feel that he's brother
| As this welcome extend,
And we trust that in pastor
| We have also found friend.
We would thrice repeat our welcome
| As his mission We applaud,
| For he comes directly to
| As the minister of God
We the fold acd he the shepherd,
l All together may we love
| To press onward in the footsteps
| or our Lord in Heaven above.
| That church might grow and prosper
| Long has been our earnest prayer,
| And we feel that he will make it
subject Of his tenderest care;
| Thus trust his labor truly
| viii bring great successes still,
| Many souls be brought to Jesus
/ As he doelh the Masters will.
/ Let US all toll night be joyful.
\ Young and old must do their part
To cow pastor family
| That greet with hand and heart.
| let PR that were in earnest
As into our midst they come,
| May they feel as would have thsra,
| That it is a welcome home
| Now our Ladies' Aid Society
| That has organized again,
| May th- smiles of God rest on them,
| Bright sunshine after rain
| May they do their duty bravelY!
| Every one their very best
| If they watch each deed and action,
| God will for all the rest.
| May our whole church be united,
| Journey onward hand in hand,
| Underneath the Ssv1'urs banner,
Till e reach the unknown land
y And when we have crossed the river
| g IT, the unseen heavenly shore,
Every one, o, may we gather
| There at last to part no more