Evening journal., 1888-07-30
WELCOME 10 a MINISTER.
The Rev. Henry A. Monroe Given a
Cordial Reception.

The Rev. Henry A. Monroe Given a
Cordial Reception.
A correspondent writes: Mr.. and Mrs
Edward Spencer invited number offriends
Co meet the Rev. II. A. Monroe OF New
York, at their residence on Windsor St.
Wednesday evening, July %. Ii was the
second anniversary of the dedication of the
new Ezion NJ. E. Church, aud the occas-
ion was intended TO be tribute Of respect
to the man who led them SO successfully on
that never to-be forgotten day. The Spen-
GER residence was very tastefully decorated
with flags and notices. one over the door
reading: "A welcome to our friend, Rev II.
A, Monroe while at night the ilumina-
ton with Chinese lanterns, made a beauti-
full spectacle, which was especially enjoyed
by Mics Essie Spencer, and her juvenile
guests; Miss Beulah Monroe aud Miss Marie
Grinnags.
At about o'clock the company sat down
to repast that was a triumph of the
caterers art The table presented a fine
appearance, and especial attention was
attracted by the centre floral piece, mas
sive tower of natural flowers, from Mr..
Spencer's own collection. Every delicacy
of the season was provided. and this mag
niHcent feast for the palate was accom-.
panied with an equally en- joyaDle feast OF
reason and flow of soul.n After the last
courses we're served speeches were in order
In response to call for "Our Guest
Mr.. Monroe spoke briefly Of the surprise
and'pleasure it gave him, to find what he
thought was an invitation to spend quiet
evening with Mr.. Spencer and wife, to be
grand demonstration Of honor from these
citizens OF Wilmington. Il was especially
gratifying to find ia the midst OF the dark
clouds that had overshadowed him, that
friendship was not an idle name, but
living reality with these friends OF former
days He felt that he had tried TO do bis
duty to them as q pastor, and was proud OF
the fact that he had left them with the re-
spect and esteem OF the community, ire
spective OF color or denomination. assured
to him. Such an assurance OF their appre-
citation Of his efforts TO serve them was
very pleasant aud he trusted that a bond of
true friendship might unite them, both for
this life and that which is to come
Rev. Edward Chippey, pastor Of Union
A. N. E. Church, said: at is the people OF
Wilmington, without regard to church
utilization, who welcome tonight the man
who for three years walked in and out
before US. always the same kind friend to
each and every one he met. We delight to
honor a man whose zeal and interest is not
on the jug handle order; l. O., all on one
side.n
Rev. James Il. Scott, pastor Of Haven
NJ. e. Church, said: 1.-THE people always
felt that Mr. Monroe did not hold himself
on stills proudly above them, but he was
one OF them. and they honored him for the
true manhood be had shown ss their leader,
not only in the church, but in ell matters
Of social and educational reform 10 the
State Of Delaware"
james A. Benton said he could speak for
the young people OF the city, for whose sake
Mr.. Monroe had labored 90 hard The
Chautauq1a Circle would ever cherish
pleasant memories of the man who taught
them SO many things for their social intel
lectual and moral good.
VIM. E. Grinnage said that those present
meant 10 show THAR regard for Mr.. Moo
roo. not only by the honors paid him when.
ever he came to Wilmington, but by their
rallying to the help OF the church he dedi-
Gated two years ago, until the last dollar OF
debt wa9 paid, and that noble edifices should
stand as monument TO their esteemed
friend
Responses were made on behalf Of the
ladies present by the following teachers:
Miss Annie E. Brown, Miss Lizzie Grin
mage and Miss Lizzie Williams, each Of
whom expressed the general feeling OF
pleasure OF greeting one who had worked
nobly and we'll 10 their midst. The follow.
ing guests were present: Rev. E. Chippey
and wife, Rev. J. II. Scott, hrs. Rev. Dr.
Butler, Mr.. and Mrs. w. K. Grinnage'
Mrs. Horace Doane, Mr.. and Mrs Beuja
min Tomlinson, Mr.. and Mrs. John Christey
Mrs. Sophia Williams and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. Levin j. Spencer, Mrs. Lizzie
Spencer, Joseph Spencer, Mr.. and Mrs.
George W. Miller, Mrs. Annie Spencer,
Miss Lizzie Griuuage, Miss Annie E.
Brown, Mr and Mrs. Granville Tilghman,
Mira II. E. Russ, Mrs. Isabella Reading,
Mrs Adelis LockermRn. James A. Benton,
James Shockley, George Cobbs, Joseph
Morris, A. J. Spencer, J. Gordon, Miss
Beulah Monroe. Miss Marie Grinnage,
Msster RALPH, Harry and Morris Spencer
and Louis Bailey.