The San Francisco call., 1897-01-20
BIDDING THEM GOOO-BY
Farewell Reception to Captain
and Mrs. McFee Last
Evening
Testimonial TO th9 DEPARTING Saliva
zionist Officer From Prominent
Citizens.

An enthusiastic farewell reception was
given Adiutant and Captain Joseph R.
McFee and also Mrs. McFee of the Saliva
ton Army last evening at the department
headquarters, 1139 Market street
The assem- bly-room of the headquarters
was crowded with the red-shlrted soldiers
who had gathered to meet their comrades
for the last evening and by many citizens
who had met the two officers during their
six years. active work in this City.
The platform was occupied by the choir,
band and also by rigadier-General Kep-
pei, Captain and Mrs. McFee, Major w.
w. Winchell and Mrs. Winchell, who
made during the usual religious exercises
stirring addresses, each followed by songs
and volley of handclapping. The lively
character of the meeting had more the
appearance of Jolly welcome than fare
well, and Brigadier- General Keppel stated
for the benefit of strangers present tina
Sslvationists could be happy under all
circumstances.
The retiring officer spoke feelingly OF
his six years work in San Francisco, and
Notwithstanding he bowed in cheerful
obedience to the order that directs him
to go away, he would go away with many
regrets at having to leave the soldiers and
citizens that had upheld his hands in the
army work.
at the close OF the meeting the follow
ing testimonial was read to Captain Nc
Fee by William NJ. Bunker, editor OF the
Daily Report:
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Dec. 81. 1896.
Adjutant Joseph r. McFee, Secretary Of The
Social Dtuist0n, Sdtpation Army-DEAR SIR: We
regret that the eXigencies of the salvation
Army service have impelled the army authori-
ties TO call you away from this City, and we
into Gf md
unmindful of the noble work done by you did
we fail % pay proper tribute to your zeal,
efficiency and sound sense In dealing with the
wrecks and results of pressing poverty. Citi-
zens brought face TO face with impera tive
demands from the suffering poor have again
and again success sfully utilized your tact and
experience, and on more than one occasion
the City has solved a public problem of
poverty, through your advice and personal
endeayor.
Your removal from the City is therefore a
public loss, and while we realize that in the
larger field to which you have been called you
will find greater possibilities for the exercise
OF your patience, perseverance and unseltish
devotion, we shall not cease to regret that
your splendid services have been lost to US
and that your aid and counsel are beyond our
reach.
Very truly yours, William H. Bunker, editor
and proprietor Daily Report and chairman
Citizens Relief Committee OF 1SS9-90-9 1894 +;
L. K. Ellert, ex-Mayor: Adolph Sutro, ex-
Mayor; P. Crowley, Chief of Police; James d.
mans Fund Insurance Company; George E.
Butler, Butler & Halden; William Alyord,
president Bank OF California; A. ]. Ralston,
president Seiby Smelling Company; Hugh
Craig, president Chamber of Commerce: Louis
Sloss OF Louis Sloss & Co.; Daniel Meyer,
banker; o. d. Ba dwin OF o. D. Baldwin &
Son. William L. Merry, Consul Nicaragua /;
Charles Webb Howard. president Spring VAL
ley Water Company; Lippman Sachs OF Sachs
Bros. & Co.; Isaac Upham OF Payot, Upham
& Co.
Upon presenting the testimonial to Cap
tain McFee Mr.. Bunker said it was not
only the farewell word of the signers
thereof but of the entire people of San
Francisco. The Citizens Relief commit.
tees OF 1S39-90- 1894 would never have been
able to perform their work successfully
without the help and the practical advice
O f Captain McFee.
The captain answered that he was ready
anywhere and at any time to engage in
the same labors.
Captain and Mrs. McFee will leave for
the East this afternoon at o. clock.