The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-09-18
BIDDING HIM GODSPEED.
FAREWELL RECEPTION TO REV.
T.H.B. ANDERSON.
All Denominations Unite IN Xxx
pressing Their Regret at
His Departure.

His Departure.
If any one doubted the popularity OF
Rev. T. H. B. Anderson or thoughI
that his departure from the city Would
not excite universal regret, such doupts
would have been dispelled last night
by attending the farewell reception
given to him at the SeVenth-street
Methodist Church South, Ostenslbly by
his congregation, but in reality by the
ministers and members Of the various
churches in the city, and the unanlmlty
Of sentiment expressed by all present
The church was well filed, and there
would undoubtedly have been many
more there had it not been for the eX-
ira attractions at the Pavilion, when
drew them away. 1t was spontane-
Gus expression of the regret that is felt
in the community for the loss II Is
about to sustain in Mr.. Anderson de-
parture to take charge of his new heid
of labor at Richmond, Mo, and there
was no installing the sorrow expressed
or all countenances as they shook
hands in farewell.
During Mr.. Anderson's stay here for
the past three years he has but added
TO the respect and esteem of all classes
Of men which he had won during ms
two previous terms as pastor OF the
church, and both members and out
siders. all who know him, feel that the
city sustains a distinct loss in his go
ing. The evening was consumed in
speeches relating TO the occasion.
George d. Irvine said there were sad
things connected with the departure of
their pastor, and some pleasant things.
They were sending him back after
three terms of service. This time
closes a term of three years, and he
leaves this church strong and united
and in good condition. They were IN
hopes that he would have been left
to fourth year, but it was not to be,
and they must part with him. Speak
ing for the congregation, he would ex-
press their sorrow at his going. They
had been in troublOus times together,
financial and otherwise, and while 1t
grieved them to bid him good by, they
bade him godspeed on his journey and
as happy a result of his labors in his
new field as had followed them here.
Rev. w. S. Hoskinson said it was
somewhat Of a special message he had
for the congregation from the Pastors
Union in parting with their pastor.
They were warm friends, and had been
so from their meeting. He had, when
Mr.. Anderson came, heard that he said
he had come here to live and die. He
regretted much that they must part,
but knew that he belonged to that no
nadic tribe that never stay in one
place long.
The speaker then read the following
resolutions:
Inasmuch as Rev. T. H. B. Ander-
son has received a call to labor else
where, and has determined to accept
it and remove from among us, we, the
members of the Pastors Union of Sac
ramento, wish to record our estimation
of him as a Christian brother and fell
low-laborer. His relations with US
have always been the most pleasant:
his support of every work started for
the good Of Christ's cause has been
most hearty, and fellowship with him
has been so helpful and inspiring that
it is with feelings of deep regret we
see him go from US. His departure
will be felt as a loss to this community,
where he has labored so long and faith
fully; as a loss in many homes, where
he has gone to guide and cheer and
comfort and bless; as a loss to our en-
tire State where he has become so
widely and favorably known and felt
as a power for good. But others will
gain what we lose, and we speak for
him the hearty reception which his
true worth deserves.
Praying for him Gods continued
blessing, we shall ever remember him
in Christian love. Rev. A. B. Banks,
President. First Baptist Church; Rev.
w S. Hoskinson, Secretary, English
Lutheran Church: W. c. Sherman,
Fourteenth-street Presbyterian Church;
A c. Herrick, Oak Park Baptist
Church; Daniel Shuck, United Brethren
Church; A. J. Sturtevant, Emmanuel
Baptist Church.
AS A MOUNTAIN.
Grove /. Ekins. Secretary of the
Young Mems Christian Association,
was the next speaker.
He had always looked up to Mr.. An
derson as a helper and guide. Until
he came here he had never seen a
mountain, and when they first came
In sight of the mountains he was look
ing eagerly to see what they were like.
Dr. Anderson had been a mountain to
him-something grand and to be look
ed up to with admiration He had been
an inspiration to the speaker in all
their intercourse, and he wished to say
gOdspeed to him in mis- new field.
THE EPWORTH LEAGUE.
c. II. Miller of the Epworth League
said it had always found the pastor
present at its meetings unless
prevented by grave cause. He