The record-union., 1897-09-29
BIDDING HIM GODSPEED.
FAREWELL RECEPTION LAST
NIGHT TO REV. M. D. BUCK.
Sentiments of Esteem and Affection
and Resolutions by the Pas
tors Union.

There was a large gathering at the
Sixth-street Methodist Church last
night, the occasion being the fareWell
reception given by the members OF ms
church and the Pastors Union to Rev
NJ. D. Buck, previous to his departure
for his new pastorate at San Jose.
It was a spontaneous exposition OF
the high esteem and affection in which
he is held by his congregation and
fellow ministers that must have been
very gratifying to the departing pastor,
and so many kind things were said OF
him that they must have greatly allie
waited the pain Of parting, as well as
testified TO him that his labors IN TINS
field have not been unappreciated- the
mem bers Of the Pastors Union eX-
pressed their sorrow in unstinted terms
at losing their co-laborer, ana thelr
hope that he might be enabled to DO
much good in his new sphere OF acuoh.
The following resolution was read by
Rev. Mr. Sherman Of the FourleehIh-
street Presbyterian Church, ana was
received with applause:
Whereas our beloved brother, Rev.
NJ. D. Buck, D. D., has been assigned
by his conference to another field OF
labor. thus depriving US of the prlVl-
lege and pleasure Of longer pastoral
companionship with him; therefore,
Resolved, That we. the Ministerial
Union of the city of Sacramento, herein
express our most cordial appreciation
both of himself and OF his helpful CO.
operation during these past months or
delightful Christian fellowship; our re-
gret at his and his dear famtly's de-
parture: our congratulations to those
to whom he shall minister during these
coming months; and our united prayer
that there he may be like a tree plant
ed by the rivers of water whose leaf
shall not wither, and that 'whatso-
ever he doeth may prosper Further
Resolved. That we thus declare our
high esteem for him personally, and
commend his sterling qualities of head
and heart: his faithful, consistent, cour-
ageous preaching and practice as
worthy of emulation.
Resolved. That a copy Of these reso-
lutions be spread upon our minutes IN
testimony Of our affectionate regard
for himself and family and that copies
hereof be given him and our city pa
pers, respectively, subject to ther
courtesy. for publication"
Miss Healy. the Deaconess OF the
Church. presided during the evening
and filled the chair well. The pro-
syramme was as follows Prayer, Rev
J L. Trefren. Central N. E. Church;
remarks. Rev. A. 3. Banks First Bap-
list Church: chorus. by the choir; re-
marks. Rev. II. \. Hoyt, Congrega-
tional Church: vocal solo, Miss Emma
Felter. remarks. Rev. w. c. Sherman
Fourteenth-streetP Presbyterian Church;
vocal solo Mrs. Bessie Elliott; re-
marks. Rev. J. L. Trefren; vocal solo,
Miss Shepstone; remarks, Rev ID.
Schuck. United Presbyterian Church;
vocal solo. Mrs. MOeller.
Mr.. Buck was called on to reply to
the various speakers, and did so in
most feeling manner, speaking OF the
pleasant relations he had sustained
with the congregation during his three
wears pastorate, and the kind treat
rnent he had received here. He was
not aware till the past week that ne
had made so many warm friends, put
was glad to know it.
He then introduced Rev. DR.. Carroll,
his successor. bespeaking for him cor
dial reception by the congregation. Dr-
Carroll spoke briefly, making a decld-
edlv favorable impression on the as
semblv. which showed by its reception
Of his remarks that it was disposed TO
welcome him most cordially.
The exercises being over refresh
ments were served and season OF So
cial intercourse followed.