The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-04-29
WELCOMED THEIR PIsrOR.
Reception to Rev. MT. Chadwick at Grace
 M E. Church.

+N 4NSSpllOll NctS saA'SiA tAAS tNN'' N'AA' Chadwick, the new pastor of the Grace NJ. E. church, last evening, by the members of his congregation.
 Not only were the members of Grace church present to give Dr. Chadwick a warm handshake, but the pastor of nearly every Methodist church in the city and some from other denomina- tions were present and welcomed the new pastor in delicious speeches. The reception was held in the church par lors, which were well filed
 An impromptu musical and literary program had been arranged to fill up the gaps between the speakers and proved a great addition to the evenings enjoyment.
 This program comprised two solos by MT. Carl Mears, which were beautifully rendered, recitation by Miss Ada Barnes, in which a photographers trials and experiences were humorous ly depicted, and a solo by Miss Sadie Thompson, Happy Days" by Streledz- ske, which was exquisitely rendered and received hearty applause, and recitation by Miss Goodwin, which was also we'll received
 Presiding Elder Crandall North opened the exercises with prayer. MT. Andrew Moorhead presided and introduced those who took part.
 Rev. J. Balfour Smith of Somersfield church expressed his pleasure in well coming Dr. Chadwick to New Haven.
 Rev. Dr. Chapman of the First Meth odist church compared himself to the old lady who liked new place of resi- dence so well that she decided to make 1t the place of her nativity. Dr. Chap man said he liked New Haven so well that he was glad to get back to it again, and continuing, said: ''Dr. Chadwick is a bashful man and he things New England is cold but he will find that there is some tropical climate here. Now, as word of warning. While you are giving Dr. Chadwick such a hearty welcome be careful and not overdue the matter. Let him eat what is sufficient for him, but don't ask | him to eat too much.
 T congratulate this church on hay | ing secured such a man as Dr. Chad | wick. He has travelled largely. He | has swept large horizon and he comes | here well equipped to accomplish a | great blessing for this church. We had a social union when I was | here before for the purpose of strength ening the fraternal feeling among our churches, and Dr. Chadwick Is splen- didly equipped by wide experience to assist us in this work.
 | Presiding Elder North said he had his eye on Dr. Chadwick for several years, and had hard struggle to get him away from Brooklyn. I am glad that we have secured just such a man as Dr. Chadwick to come here, and he will be able to help us in many ways by his great experience"
 Rev. w. J. Mutch of the Howard ave- nue Congregational church said it gave him pleasure to welcome the new pas tor. T have become so accustomed to welcoming new pastors, that I have come to think 1t one of my functions to say farewell to and to welcome other pastors.
 "The time has passed when different denominations hold aloof from each other, and now we understand that each is doing a good work in its own way.
 T welcome Dr. Chadwick to his new pastorate here, and trust that he will be a great power for increasing the har- mony and good fellowship of the churches here on the hill.''
 Rev. Mir ripple of the Epworth M. E. church said: T have only one speech which make on such occasions as this and I made that last Wednesday even ing. I see there are two or three here who were present then, so I can only bid Dr. Chadwick welcome here to- night
 Rev. MT. MacCrea of All Saints Epis- copal church spoke of the need of work among the population on the hill.
 "Dr. Chadwick is, I believe, splendid ly equipped to help carry on this work and may God grant that he may be blessed In his work here"
 Rev. MT Cheney of East Pearl street church said 1t was always pleasant to attend such meetings as these. The new pastor has the brightest and best wishes of us all.
 | Rev. MT. Dent of St. Andrews thought he had fallen into a love feast. He spoke of the benefit to the church and the pastor alike of the itinerary of pas tors.
 pr. Chadwick will find that the peo. pie who have welcomed him so warmly will stand by him.
 Rev. Dr. Kastendieck of the Howard avenue church also spoke a few words of welcome to the new pastor and o1 congratulation to the church for having secured him as it's pastor.
 Dr. Chadwick thanked all who had sC kindly welcomed him and assured al his brother pastors of his desire to bt of service to New Haven.
 q know that New Haven is cultured intelligent conservative, but my wei come here has been very warm one and 1t commenced as soon as I was ap pointed to the pastorate of this church.
 Rev. Levi Gilbert of Trinity M. E church was not present, being detained at home by illness.
 A letter was read from Rev. MT. Deu senberry of Hamden.
 The reception closed with a genera handshaking all around.