Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-10
SILVER WEDDING.
Honor Paid to Presiding Elder Id.
M. Stolz and Wife.

church, Thursday afternoon and evening
was one of the most joyful events tta1
have ever taken place in this city. There
we're in attendance number OF ministers
from different parts OF the district, many
of them being accompanied by thei1
wives; also number of ladies from Ellis
and neighboring towns. Ogaliah and
Collyer circuits were also represented.
Rev. o. N. Maxson, of Ellis, presided
over the meeting. and Rev. T. j. d. Tag.
CART was secretary.
The music was furnished by Mrs. Mel
son, Lille Harrison, Edith Brown. w. s.
Harrison and G. A. Hoar, Emily Jones
presiding at the organ, and was highly
entertaining.
The exercises were opened by singing
by the choir, followed by prayer by Rev.
r. B. Beatty, of Weskan.
The toast, The Silver Wedding, was
responded to by Judge Osborn in man.
ner that caused much merriment.
Rev. L. O. Housed, of Russell, respond
ed to the toast, The Presiding Elder, Civ
ing much valuable information in regard
to the duties of that officer of the church.
Rev. J. G. Dana, of Wilson, then read
an original poem, which was very appro-
pirate for the occasion.
Judge Osborn was again called to the
stand to testify to what he knew about
The Presiding Elder in Our Homes. He
was always glad to welcome the elder to
his home.
Captain Hanna was called upon to re-
spond to the toast, The Past and Present,
which he did in very pleasant manner.
He said it had been just forty years since
he was married.
Rev. J. G. Wheat, of Lacrosse. had
been assigned The Future of the Ellis
worth District, as his subject thereby
was enabled to draw largely on fertile
It is to be sincerely hoped
that he is good prophet.
The choir then rendered another excel
lent piece of music, the congregation
standing.
Rev. NJ. NJ. Stolz now responded to the
toast, "reminiscences. He related many
incidents that had occurred to him
during his life in the ministry, some of
the most amusing of which happened
short time previous to his marriage, and
while he was counting the woman who for
twenty-five years has labored by his side
in the service of the Master. He spoke
of his married life as one of continuous
Joy and happiness; and, in emphatic
terms, declared that marriage is not a
failure, but a grand success, and advised
all young people to try it for themselves,
Rev. j. G. Dana. being an old associate
of the elder in the ministry in western
Kansas, it was suggested that he be call
ed upon for few remarks. Mr.. Dana
and had scarcely commenced
TO speak, when Judge Osborn walked up
5he aisle with large bundle, and placed
t upon the stand, remarking as he did so
hat the brother might find something
here to talk about. The cover being
lifted, handsome silver tea set con-
'isting OF six pieces and valued at $50, was
brought to view, which Bro. Dana, in
ew we'll chosen remarks, presented to the
,ride and groom in the name Of the Ellis
worth District.
In addition to this, the following other
presents were received: Photographs of
B. Il. Byran and wife. of Jewell City;
,ase OF silver fruit knives, by Geo. G. and
Mary Hogaboom, of Topeka; silver pickle
castor, by Mrs. Walmer, of Wilson; two
sets of napkin rings, by admiring friends.
and five silver dollars.
The elder thanked the donors for
these gifts of appreciation, but his great
big heart was almost too full for utterance,
and he was unable to express the in
tense gratitude which he felt.
After a selection by the choir, the ben
ediction was pronounced by Rev. L. O.
Housed, and the exercises were adjourned
until o'clock.
After short time spent in congratula-
ling the bride and groom, and general
hand shaking all around, an excellent
lunch was served in the church by the
ladies', and it was greatly enjoyed by all
who partook.
At the appointed hour, the meeting
vas again called to order by the chair
nan, who announced music by the choir,
which was followed by prayer, led by
Rev. W. B. Brown.
A. G. Frick responded to the toast, The
Presiding Elder and his Wife, and called
attention to the great influence that is
shed through the whole district by this
lady through her husband.
Prof. G. A. Wilson made some very ex-
cellent remarks on The Presiding Elder
and Education, in which he showed that
the presiding elder and his colleagues are
the grandest of educators, in that they
are educating the souls Of men in spirit
ual things.
Rev. r. S. Ferguson, of Colby, made
sne of the most interesting and amusing
talks, on Our Relation to the Presiding
Elder. He related some laughable Incl
dents in which the presiding elder figured
largely.
After a beautiful song by the choir,
Rev. Mr.. Stolz again took the rostrum, to
respond to the toast, From Passionate to
He said that a good pastor
would make good presiding elder, and
exhorted the laity of the church to stand
by their pastors, and assist them in every
good work which they undertake. He
again thanked the people for their kind
ness in rendering him this reception, and
told how honored he felt that he could
merit this kind of treatment at the hands
Of bis friends and fellow-workers in the
Lords vineyard.
Mrs. Stolz, in q few well chosen re-
marks, thanked the audience for their
kindness.
Rev. M. 8. McCoy was then called. He