The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-02-28
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Farewell Reception rendered to DR..
Gilbert.


Gilbert.
The farewell reception rendered Or. Levi
Gilbert on Friday evening at the residence OF
Mr. and Mrs. c. NJ. sheafe, in Queen Anne town,
was probably the largest and most affectionatc
ever given to any minister departing from Se-
attic. From the hours of to 10 the mansion OF
the host and hostess was literally filed, not
only with members of the First VI. f. church
but with people from all other churches in the
city, and many, too, who, though not religion
lists, had learned to admire DR.. Gilbert for his
courageous and liberal views. The sadness of
the farewell gathering was Frightened by
several episodes OF the most pleasing character.
Mrs. C. F. Fishback, during the evening, read
the following resolutions:
WHEREAS, Our beloved pastor, Rev Dr. Levi
Gilbert, has deemed it advisable, owing to his
continued ill-heaIth and that of his family, to-
gether with important reasons considered by
him necessary for the best future interests of
the great church which he ably represents,
to tender his resignation as pastor of the First
Methodist Episcopal church Of Seattle, WASH;
therefore,
Resolred, That while lothfully accepting the
resignation of Dr. Gilbert we sincerely express
our confidence in his judgment and repose in
him with pride the trust OF the highest inter
ests OF our great church.
Resolved, That in parting with DR.. Gilbert,
not only the Methodist church but the city OF
Seattle and the whole Puget sound district loses
n great religious power, an able scholar and a
man whose large heart is in sympathetic touch
with all humanity.
Resolved That as man, pastor and friend his
character towers a masterful beacon light, IL
Illuminating the pathway of highest manhood,
Ioftiest Christianity and truest friendship
Rcsolrod, That in him repose in the highest
degree attributes of heart and brain, stamping
him before the church and the world with the
indelible imprint OF genuineness, unseltishness,
genius and force.
Resolved That the First Methodist Episcopal
church, OF Seattle, extend to the church to
which he has been transferred its hearty con-
gratulations in securing pastor so richly en-
dowed, and bespeak for him as warm friend
ships and sincere affections in his new field of
labor as those from which he is now parting:
Res0lred, That not only the church to which
he is transferred, but the city and whole COM
munity is benefited by the acquisition OF one of
the foremost thinkers of the DAY.
Resolved That we express our sincere regrets
In parting with the beloved wife and interest
ing family of our pastor. and commend them to
the warnest love and fellowship of their new
friends. Be it further
ResOiued That a copy of these resolutions be
sent TO the First Methodist Episcopal church, of
Cleveland, the future charge of DIR. Gilbert: also
placed upon the minutes of this church, and
the original presented to DR.. Gilbert.
d. /. Fry.
A. MACINTOSH,
A. $. DUNBAR.
Immediately following this touching expires J.
sion of good fellowship Mrs D. L. Fry made a
neat speech and presented DR.. Gilbert with two
beautiful paintings, one of Mount Rainier and
the other OF Snoqualmie Falls. In accepting
these touching tokens of love and affection the
departing pastor delivered most happy little
speech. His friendship for his people, he said,
would endure like the granite base of Mount
Rainier. The house was beautifully decorated,
and during the evening light refreshments were
served. 1t is impossible TO give 8 list of those
present, the throngs were so varied and enor-
nous.