Dodge City times., 1883-12-20
THE DONATION PARTY.


Friday evening last number of the
friends of Rev. n. G. Collins assemb-
led at his residence and presented him
| with collection Of about $50 in money
and numerous articles of apparel and
provisions. The aggregate value of
the money and presents would reach
nearly one hundred dollars Mr.. Col
Inns has been in Dodge City over ten
months and has won the esteem Of the
people with whom he has come in con
tact. The liberal donation, gotten up
in so short time, is proof Of the esti-
nation held of him, and also proof Of
the liberal character Of our citizens.
Among those who were energetic in be-
half of the minister's donation. we will
mention: Mrssrs. A. Bennett and j.
S. Marcus, who collected $50 liz money
and number Of articles and groceries,
on Friday afternoon. The following
named ladies had previously made col
lections of money and goods: Mrs. l..
K. Mcintyre, Mrs. VIM. States, Mrs.
Samuel Gallagher, Mrs. J. Fl. Robert
son and Miss Grace Mullendore.
The money presented to Mr. Collins
was put in tin cup, which was placed
in tin bucket, and this tin bucket was
placed in little larger tin bucket: and
this placed in still larger bucket.
After the presentation and the remarks
by the minister the cup and buckets
were opened in the presence of the
company and additional silver dollars
placed therein, making the total col
lection of money nearly $50. The pre-
sentation was made by n. B. Klaine in
the following address:
Mr.. Collins and family: The pleas
ant duty deyolves upon me of making
you this present on behalf of these
people and the people of Dodge City
who have generously contributed this
mite. Let ME say that all of the
treasures of this earth are hidden, and
like the treasures we present to you.
We dig in the mountains for the rich
treasures there-the precious metals so
much valued by mankind. The treas
| ures of the human heart are also hiden.
But all treasures become shining and
brilliant by delving into their mysteri
Gus bosoms--the shining gold is OBJ
tanned and so are the treasures of the
human heart reached by work and by
the cheerful and charitable nature of
which we arc all endowed. TO obtain
the treasures of the earth and to reach
the treasures of the heart, we must
have corresponding treasures within
ourselves. Labor. is repaid, at stipu-
lated prices. The minister labors hard
and is poorly paid. 1t is to compen
safe you, in measure, that this dona-
tion is made. We know that your
labors are not hard physically but men
tally. The promises Of pay for your
labor are not commensurate with the
duty performed. This vineyard is not
profitable one, though growing I'm grace
and goodness. The spiritual tree is
budding into the vigor of life, and soon
the handsome foliage will cover us all.
Those who worship at this shrine have
hearts as full and overfowingas though
the field we're large and the occupants
were greater in number. know that
you will appreciate this donation,
though small, as much as though it
were ten times more No greater or
more liberal hearts can be found than
exist in Dodge City. While the treas
ures of those hearts are hidden ike all
precious things, upon proper appeal
their brightness shine resplendant,
marking them above the glitter of folly
and wickedncss. TO you this slight
token is offered as a gift for your hon
est and earnest duties here as minis
ter of the gospel. While not as ample
as we would desire, and not adequate to
your worth. and scarcely enough for
your bodily needs and comfort, yet be-
lieve us that the gift is heightened in
value with the cheerfulness. kindness
and good heartedness that follows each
and every shining piece hidden in the
vessels. l know that you receive this
slight estimation of our appreciation of
you with the warmest feeling of your
nature. May this lucre keep hunger
from your door. May you never be
called upon to expcnd one cent of it for
ought else than your bodily necessities
in health. May sickness never over
take you. May your life be long and
for many years more of usefulness.
God in His wisdom and goodness en-
dowed you with good health and fine
physique. You are, indeed, by nature,
fitted for your sphere and work. While
the silvcry threads of age adorn your
brow, and while age is creeping along
slowly, you still retain the vigor of
your glorious life. May happiness and
health always bless you. In conclu-
sion I present you with this small token
of our generosity with our profoundest
and heartfelt gratitude. Believe me,
it is from liberal people to liberal
minister.
Mr.. Collins responded with a good
deal of feeling, and in his usual hap
py and earnest manner. He related
the cause which brought him here, and |
the success attending his duties in this
place. Coming here ten months ago
he found Dodge City without minis
ter of the gospel. His congregation
had grown from few to large num-
Der. The church attendance and re-
ligious sentiment had grown wonder