The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-18
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! IN THE SOCIAL REALM.


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Companies y. B. and D.. will give a
ball at Christensen's this evening at
which the governor and his STAFF. the
brigadier-general and his staff and sew
erai officers from the post are expected
to attend. 1t will be one OF the social
events of the season and large attend
ance is expected.
The children's ball at the theatre to-
morrow. from p. m. till 10 p m, as
part of the Kirmess programme. will
bring out an immense throng of little
ones as participants. and nearly as
many adults as spectators.
The Thursday Night club held the
second of their series of parties last
ni-ht at Christensen's hall There was
much larger turnout of members than
r2on the former occasion. and a very
sociable and pleasant time ensued. The
date for the next party which would
naturally be held two weeks from last
evening has been changed TO two weeks
from last Tuesday. owing to the fact
that Thursday is Christmas eve, and
the hall is otherwise engaged.
The reception given last night in honor
of Rev. and Mrs. Alfred. Henry by the
church was a magnificent affair. The
new pastor and his charming wife were
indeed given a hearty welcome not only
by the people of his own church, but
representatives of other denominations,
in harmony with the good spirit of
fellowship which prevails among the dir
ferent churches of the city, were there
10 join in the well-w!shing.
The church was crowded to overflow
ing and ministers from the different
churches in the city occupied seats on
the rostrum- There were Rev. Clarence
Brown of the First Congregational, DrS.
Wishard, McNiece and jayne of the
Presbyterian denomination, Rev. Steel
man of the Baptist and Rev. Clay of the
First Christian. Judge j: W. Judd
acted as master of ceremonies.
The programme in the church audi
forum opened with music by mandolin
club, after which Judge Judd in short
Christianity was necessary adjunct to
the highest social advancement. II that
be so, organization is necessary and
hence the existence of the church But
cations to exist it should be remembered
that form alone was not sufficient; there
must be spiritual reality. To infuSe that
spiritual enthusiasm necessary 10 the
highest realization of a happy life, DR..
Henry had come TO lend his assistance.
As a member of the church he pre-
dicted success to the new pastor in his
lab0rs here. But il should be remem-
bered that no church can be built uD by
any pastor without the cooperation of
the congregation. The time was now
rioe for effective work: let all turn in
and help.
Mrs. Randolph of the First Baptist
church sang very charmingly a solo,
which was followed by a brief address
by DR.. Clarence Brown.
DR.. Brown spoke of some of the diff
ficulties confronting pastoral work in
this city, prominent among the obstacles
being the continual moving around of
ture with wonderful scenery, climate
and mutitudes of other inducements TO
people of all classes. They come from
all directions, stay a few months or
result of this congrega tons in every
Christian church in the city are con-
tinually changing.
BIT while there were some difficulties
to be encountered there were also many
things to inspire worker in the
Masters vineyard. He referred to the
the several churches of the city, condi-
t-oc not often to be found AS men,
Der of the Congregational denomination
he extended an earnest welcome TO Rev
Henry to the end that his work might
be fruitful and many souls won over to
the way of righteousness.
A double male quartette sang Last
Night" and to a rousing encore re-
sponded with Johnny Green"
DR.. Wishard in behalf of his entire
parish. embracing 26 ministers. their wives
and he didn't know how many more
children. extended the right hand of fell
lowship.
Earnest speeches in a similar vein were
also made by Rev. Steelman of the First
Baptist church and Rev. Clay of the First
Christian. The latter was introduced as
a. representative of the blue grass region,
a characterization he did not wholly OBJ
ject TO, but he most emDhatically dis
claimed TO represent that element of his
old state which was so often put out on
signs before liquor saloons. Rev. Henry
was man in the vigor of life, and armed
with truth and righteousness. He bespoke
hril
The double quartette sang Baby is Go
ing TO Byloland," and DIR. McNiece was
called upon. He referred to some of the
obstacles to be met with. On the othe-
hand the mountains, the scenery, the
climate. and the fertile valleys were things
to inspire.
favored the gathering with a charming
duet, followed by a brief speech of vel
come by Rev. Joyne of the Waterloo
PRESBYTERIAN church
and delivered an earnest and touching re-
Spouse. Rev. Henry said that while he
was pleased to meet all in social way
he wanted it known first of all that he
came as a representative of Jesus Christ.
He had come to give a few thoughts on
some OF the great questions with which
mankind has to deal. With mental
pictures of western people covering wide
range he had come and found the same
expression in the faces of the people here,
the same warm handshake and as much
Christian enthusiasm as among any otner
people.
AT the conclusion of Rev. Henry's re-
marks the people repaired to the lower
floor of the church where all had an op-
portrn:tv to shake hands with the new
pastor and his wife. Refreshments in the
way of ices and cakes were also served
while the mandolin club discoursed sweet
music
1t was one of the largest attended re-
ceptions of its kind ever given in this
city and the members of the First church
certainly did themselves proud in the
manner in which the multitude of visitors
were entertained. Success to the First
church and its new pastor.
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