Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-26
TWO NOTED DIVINES
rendered a Brilliant Reception by
the Presbyterian Union.
JUDGE EWING Is TOAsTMAsTER.
Drs. ". C. Young and Robert Christie the
Guests Of Honor
MANY CLEVER SPEECHES ARE MADE

! A large and distinguished company Of
ministers, Judges, manufacturers, mer.
chants and business men in general Joined
in the reception at the Monongahela House
last evening of the Presbyterian Union oi
Pittsburg and Allegheny, given in honor Of
Rev. Dr.. William G. Young, Moderator Of
the last General Assembly, and Rev. DR..
Robert Christie, recently called to the
chair of didactic and polemic theology in
the Western Theological Seminary. 1t twas
q representative gathering, and many were
accompanied by their wives and invited
guests.
The union is an organization among local
Presbyterians to cultivate sociability and
good fellowship among the members of the
church in this vicinity. 1t meets frequently,
and the aim has been since its formation
three years ago to have banquets at stated
periods during the year. Judge Ewing is
president and Rev. E R. Donehoo secre-
tary. The last feast was given about three
months ago in the Kenmawr Hotel. But
the reception and collation. last evening were
the crowning work of the union so far. The
arrangements had been made and were exc
cuted on grand scale.
Both Prominent Presbyterian Clergymen.
DR.. Christie has recently come here from
St. Paul and DR.. Young happened to be in
the city supplying the pulpit of the First
Church, and it was decided to give these
two brilliant preachers reception. Before
the time of DR.. Purves in Pittsburg, Dr..
Young was called to the pastorate of the
First Church. He declined, preferring to
be teacher as we'll as minister. He is
President of the theological seminary at
Danville, KY, and is enthusiastic in his
work. He breaches frequently in Cincin-
natl and Louisville, and often before the
boys, as he calls them, in the school,
Il wouldn't want, he said, "a better
audience than to talk to 300 or 400 intelli-
gent young men between the ages of 16 and
% years Ii they are moving on the right
track, what power for good they are, and
If they are wrong how much of evil they
can accomplish A theological teacher is
sowing seed that will be widely dissemi-
mated. 1 am settled in Kentucky, and
there my lite work is located"
Covers were laid for 250 people, and 248
" eStuoA Soont HCiC PicscuI IIeFlouS ~
the banquet . reception was held in the
parlor Of the hotel. All the guests were
introduced to Drs. Young and Christie.
Bar and Pulpit Do the Honors.
Judge Ewing and Rev. Mr.. Donehoo
were, the masters of ceremonies, and did
the honors for the occasion. Dr. Christie
in his speech afterward. said preachers usu-
ally do not receive such public receptions,
1o fha intr -
progress he was reminded of picture that
appeared in Harper's in connection with
Grants tour around the world. 1t was
when the famous soldier had finished his
globe trotting A hand resting on cush-
ion of the softest down appeared in the
illustrated paper. 1t was weary looking
from the shaking it had received. DR..
Christie was no doubt tired, but he
appreciated the courtesy extended to him.
The time around the board was spent in
pleasant conversation. Judge Ewing, as the
presiding officer, was fanked by the two
guests of the evening, and nearby sat JUS
tices Williams and Heydrick. A short dis
tsnce away was Judge Slagle, and in the
crowd we're noticed a number of prominent
lawyers Among the guests we're I. c.
Lazear, James B. Scott, Charles Speer,
cashier of the First National Bank; Calvin
Wells J. Mcfarland Carpenter, DR.. Muir
dock, c. c. Mellor, Dr. w. II. Cook, mod
orator of the Washington Assembly; Dr.. J.
d. Mofat, President of the Washington
and Jefferson College; Rev. DR.. Holmes,
Dr. j. Guy McCandless, Rev. DR.. Robinson,
James R. Mellon and wife, DR.. j. r Suth-
erland and wife, DR.. w. j. Holland, W. P
Potter, w. A. Booth, Alex Murdock, Dr.
John Semple, Levi Risher, T. Stephen
Brown, j. F. Robinson, r. c. Miller, A. c.
Patterson, S. r. Gordon, j. M. Duff, w.
NJ. McCullogh, Henry Ayres and wife, A.
j. Brooks, Oliver McClintock and wife,
George G. Wilson and wife, Judge
McClung, John A. Renshaw, Richard
Wood, Mathew Bigger, Rev. John Launitz,
George A.. Berry, w. A Shaw, David Rob-
inson, John Caldwell, I. E. Orr, J. w.
Smith, DR.. H. w. Fulton, S. A. Duncan
and wife, Dr.. j. A. Libbey, w. H. Cook,
Rev. w. w. Mckinney and Others
Introduced by Judge Ewing.
Judge Ewing demonstrated that he is q
good toast master, as well as an able and
impartial President of a court He was
witty, and put everybody in Q good humor
with his frequent sallies In introducing
Dr. Young he said they met as Presby-
terians, with a strong respect and regard for
other denominations They loved their
church, and were working to spread its
principles and teachings. The Judge paid
DR.. Young some very fine compliments,
and as the Moderator of the last General
Assembly he is the head of the Presby-
terian Church.
Then followed the treat of the evening.
DR.. Young made a mastery speech on
"Christian Enthusiasm" He acknowledged
in delicate way the praise OF Judge Ewing.
The brilliant minister resembles Henry
Watterson, and like most Kentuckians he
is eloquent, an orator of no mean ability.
His brow is broad, eyebrows heavy and his
protective forehead is indicative of great
perceptive powers. 1t was metaphysical
effort, and much enjoyed by his hearers.
The drift of his speech was that
enthusiasm in religious and secular
affairs, when guided by reason, is
q potential factor in the development
If mankind and in promoting the physical
progress of the World. Enthusiasm should
not be fanatic. 1t is dangerous when it
runs riot like fire that leaps its barriers,
and lays waste beautiful dwellings and de-
stroys the work of man.. An insecure dam
may result in the destruction of Johns
town, but that is no reason why men could
get along without water. They must build
dams higher and stronger. Fire lies at the
base of the industries that has made Pitts
DuIS iomouo duu prosperous 4uC HuuAu
race could not live without it. The same
reasoning will apply to enthusiasm.
The Power of Enthusiasm.
'Enthusiasm has to do with Imagination.
This is one of the grandest faculties given
man, no less benefcent than memory. The
best of men believe in enthusiasm as
to secular affairs. The material growth of
Pittsburg is the result of enthusiasm.
Tt IL the force that puided
Q Morse, Fulton, Westinghouse and