The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-01-28
A RECEPTION TO DR.. JELLY.
Valuable Present Given Him by His Three
Congregations.

[Reported for the Democratic Advoeate.l
The Mount Paran and Granite Presbyterian
Churches and .Randalstown Mission gave an
enthusiastic reception to Rev. DIR. A. NJ. Jelly,
on Saturday night last, from TO IL o'clock,
at the residence of Elder Thos: B. Stanfeld,
at Harrisonville, Baltimore county. Mrs.
Stanfield received, assisted by her eldest
daughter, Miss Jennie, and other ladies. In
addition to his diligent and successful lahors
as president of New Windsor College, DR..
Jelly breaches every alternate Sunday in these
churches. To show their appreciation of his
services this united reception was arranged
by the congregations as surprise to the
Doctor on the occasion of his recent visit.
About o O. clock the choir of Mt. Paran Church
we're gathered around the organ singing some
of their favorite pieces, and at the conclusion
of one of these their leader, Mr.. William G.
O'Dell, turned to DR.. Jelly and addressed
him, substantially, as follows: Dear Pastor
1t is made my very pleasant duty, this
evening, to welcome you on this occasion.
You are, no doubt, surprised to see so many
of your congregations assembled here: This,
sir, is an earnest of our high regard for You.
Ifthere is love that is pure, chaste, unalloyed
and unselfish in its tendencies, it is that love
existing between faithful minister and his
people; and the reason for this is obvious.
1t is because IL emanates from the fatherhood
of God, binding them together in holy union.
Some FIVE years ago you came to Mt. Paran,
by invitation of our Session, to preach for one
Sabbath, and to declare our pulpit vacant.
the Rev. Mr.. Williams having resigned. You
"viewed the field" In it you found no head
laborer, no vinedresser in this vineyard; and
amidst the multitude of duties pressing upon
you, as the president of New Windsor College,
and the minister of the Presbyterian Church
at New Windsor, you have ever found time
to meet with us, and break INTO us the bread
of life. Your faithful work among us, the
sacrifices that we feel you are making, prove
beyond doubt your love for us and your ear
nest desire to do the Masters work. And
now. dear pastor, in the name of Mt Paran
and Granite Churches and the RaRdallstown
Mission, l beg you to accept this silver service
and salver bearing this inscription:
Presented to
REV. A. NJ. JELLY, D. D.,
By the
Mr.. PARAN AND GRANITE CHURCHES
and
RAYDALLsTowN MISSION,
Jan. Dist. 1883.
Nav it be emblematic of that power and
never failing crown which awaits you from the
hand of our blessed Redeemer when you reach
the land of pure delight,
Where saints immortal reign.
DIR. Jelly made brief but feeling reply.
After expressions of hearty congratulation
all around, the many guests were invited TO
the dining room, where the tables tastefully
arranged and supplied with the best good
cheer of the county were enjoyed by the large
company. Among those present were Mr.. K.
p. Choate, Mr. and Mrs. William c. ODell;
Misses Alice and Edith o. Dell, Messrs. Albert.
Charles, William and George Treischman,
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. B. Stanieid. Misses Jennie,
Florence and Annie Stanfield, Mr.. Elmer
Stanfield. Mcssrs. Henry, Seth, Justis and
Wilmer Ehlers, Misses Lula and Elvira En-
lers, Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Stanfeld, Mr..
Phiietus Staufeli, Mr.. and Mrs. William
YingHng, Mr.. and Mrs: Jesse W. Dell, Miss
Edna Dell, Messrs. John and Wallace Rus
sell, Mrs. Robert Harker, Miss Ella Hanson,
Miss Mary Harker, Mr.. Jas. Harker, Mr.. J..
Isaac Holbrook, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert V.
Stanfeld, Mr.. NJ. Sumwalt, Miss Emma Fite,
DIR. and Mrs. Ware, Miss Lottie Chapman.