Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-05-17
FaREwELL RECEPTION.
Portland Sexs.

farewell receptisn was given e n
laws, Assistant Secretary of the Yonne
men ; CHRISTIAN Association Last even,
ING ~ tnelr rooms The ball was beau
truly Decorated With flowers bv ado
OF the tIoUef Commistee. and well fiItsI
as u was. by 4 tne audience, presented
= brilliant appearance. The exercises
we're opened by singing. and PRAYER by
tn- Rev j. q. A Henry, after WHICH ths
{ ShAlrman. II. NJ. Clintsn, ESQ. Presi.
oeEt OF the Association, In his usual
+ hAppy sille, referred to his e..r.y ac-
( qd4intance with Mr. Davis the hios
esieem which be universally enjoys
aLa the particular regard he himself
ehs-itsined tor hiD. After further en-
efestinR remarks. Mr.. Clinton. on be-
haii OF the Board OF Directors. pre
sebt-o Mr.. Davis with au encrossesi
netloridl OF Respect. lie Charm IN
tLen called upJE Judge Adams. y ho
spoke OF tue valuable services rensierr.d
oy mr. DAVIS while rcting as pastor Of
tue thristlas Church, and thanking
nlfn on behalf OF the business men of
rofiiahd Tor his efficient services while
cohhtcted with the association in aid
Ihk Young r.en TO secure stu. tious. and
Iarnishing employers with help. The
9pu2e s.oke of the practical nature of
TIE work Of the Young Meas Christi an
association, and assured Mr.. Davis OF
tue cooperation of the business men Of
Seaitie Ia the work.
After singing Blest be the lie that
Binds the Reed" A. l.. Lindsley, ID. D..
W's Introduced and spoke very earnest
~ In regard 10 the work of the Associa-
thn and recommended Mr.. Davis to
Tie people OF 5 attis. and expressed
otms-lf thorou lhly convinced that be
Was Just the man to carry on the great
work ia b-half of Young u.p in that
piaca. be also assured hun that he
sould find warm and sympathe,ic
nearis waiting to Cooperate. The
G-nerFI Secretary read a letter from
Rev. +. X. MaTvia, who was unable TO
he present, expressing a warm interest
IN Mr.. DAVIS and che cause which he
represents, aud spoke of the sorrow
wi'h which he parted with such dear
frieud and efficient colleague Hrs sor-
row, however. Was tempered with iov.
oeoanse In Mr.. Davis leaving TO take
ch irge of the ASSOCIATION IN Seattle he
saw the nret step taken which be hoped
would lead to a great Christian work in
Tbs great Northwest in behalf of the
thousands Of young men who were
coming, sfraHg r., to settle. Not only
we're strangers To be helped, bat the
large Class OF young men already occu.
pyInR good situations, who We're denied
the privileges of home, or not appre-
ciatlag them, are in danger of falling
victims to bad habits. Mr.. Davis was
upon his effi ,iency. and
sn rety of success guaranteed.
L. ID. Howell, representing the Young
men OF the association, expressed the
high esteem and loving regard in which
Mr.. Davis Is held by all. and thanking
him for his efforts IN their behalf, PIE
sented him with token of appreci ition
In Teachers oxford Bible, with name
and date scribed.
Dexter Horton, E>a of Seattle, hav-
ing entered the hall shortly before the
previous speaker, was conducted TO the
platform. and 10 brief but admirable re-
marks welcomed Mr.. Davis to his field
Of laoor, assuring him of hearty sup
port.
After a hymn and closing remarks by
the Chairman, the audience passed
through the paclor, where Mr.. Davis
and the newly elected Assistant Secre-
tary, Mr.. w. l.. Tory. were stationed,
Mr. Torrey being introduced and Mr..
Davis bidding farewell. Mr.. Davis
leaves for Seattle this morning.