Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-02-20

contact with Mf. Miller lldu DeeI uloSl
fraternal and pleasant-had always
found him the same clever, kind, good
man. This address sparkled with good
humor.
\ letter from Rev. W. W. Van Ars-
dale, pastor of the NJ. L. Church.
stated why he could not be present and
bore high testimony to Mr.. Miller's
ministerial character.
Rev. A. G. Gekeler, pastor of the
Reformed church, spoke briefly but in
well-chosan words Il christianllke
tribute Of regret at losing Mr.. Miller
from the pastoral circle.
Rev. A. c. Thomson cOncurred in
the good things already spoken and
made use of the occasion to Illustrate
the feasibility and beauty Of organic
union among christians. The audience
comprised representatives of all de-
nominations all present inspired with
a common christian purpose. 1t was
Il pretty type Of what is possible here
and must be a verify hereafter.
a little chatting, involving Mr..
Thomson's Scotch and Mr.. Thomas
Welsh antecedeLts, between those two
gentlemen. was reished by the
audience.
An interesting biographical sketch
of Mr.. Miller was read by Henry
Williams. 1t was short history Of
an active, vigorous, useful life.
Rev. \. c. Haverstick, rector of the
Protestant Episcopal church, read the
following paper:
The members the Ministerial Association
of Frostburg learning with regret that Rev.
James Miller of the English Baptist Church,
proposes to change his field of labor, which
necessarily involves Il severance of his relation
with us, desire to give expression of our es-
TEEN for his sterling worth, christian character
and sincere purpose in the cause he has
cspouscd. We will ever remember our inter
course with him with pleasure and continue
to cherish an affection for his memory.
We cannot let him depart without an as.
surance of our most ardent wishes for his
happiness, and that wherever he may be
now or in the future, he may be blessed of
God.
We desire these few words to be presented
to our brother, read to his congregation if
they SO permit; published i'll our town
papers, and spread upon our minutes.
On the part of the Association by its COM
mittee- w. w. VAN ARsDALE,
ALEXANDER {. HAvER>rICK,
\. C.. THOMSON.
To which Mr.. Hayerstick added on
his own account IA few happily con-
ceived remarks in unison with the
spirit of the occasion.
On behalf of few friends Mr..
Williams presented Mr.. Miller with
a pair of gold-rimmed eyeglasses.
Miss Marie Thomas, daughter of
the chairman, sang Sing Sweet Bird. y
and won all the approval permissible
in church.
Mr.. Miller arose and made a strong
and touching address. He briefly re-
viewed his passionate here and expressed
sincere regret at leaving. The friends
who had given him the glasses he
thanked in special manner, and i'll y
general way he declared he could never
forget Frostburg.
Miss Maggie Williams. representing
a few friends, presented Miss Ida
Miller, daughter the retiring pastor,
silver cald receiver. Both made
pleasant addresses.
The chairman wound up the exercises
with humorous take-otf Of the COM
parative eccentmcities of church people
as shown in their treatment Of new
and old pastors.
Rev. A. c. Havers,ick pronounced
the benedictiou.
Many persons awaited themselves Of
the occasion to say farewell to Mr..
Miller. and the church was not entirely
vacated lOl some time.
The readings of the occasion brought
out the facts that this was Mr.. Miller'S
sixteenth passionate and that he had
been here five years. The member
ship during that period had doubled.
He found it weak organization it is
now quite strong, vigorous and i'll good
shape TO grow in members and spirit
uality.
Mr.. Miller is Il minister and citizen
of strong convictions, and whether in
or out of the pulpit is an outspoken,
brave man. He is at home in the
pulpit and, when warmed up, is
ruggedly eloquent.
He and his estimable family have
many good friends here who sincerely
regret Ike separation, and whose best
wishes for their future welfare will
follow them wherever their lines are
cast.
The family left Tuesday Tor Butler,
Pa, their future h"nie.
His Choice.
Il,