Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
DIR. MENZEL AT HOME.
BELOVED PASTOR GIVEN A COR
DIAL GREETING ny HIS FLOCK.
THE EHpEROR'S GREETING DELIVERED
The Kaiser Send an Endearing Mes
sage TO His Subjects I'm Richmond
MANY Surprises Given the Minister
by His Congregation

The Homecoming Of Rev. DR.. Paul N.
Mcneil last Sunday was made especiaiiy
noteworthy by remarkable demonstra-
tlon Of enthusiasm and affection.
The respect and admiration OF the con-
pregatlon Of 81. Johns Evangehcai
church and Of the German-American cit
liens Of this city for this distinguished
divine was evinced In many striking
ways. Extreme cordially and elation
were plainly evident In the reception
which took place at the church at II
o'clock. and all day long. and far INTO the
night. the pastors house was besieged
with callers anxious to extend personal
greetings. The demonstration was by no
means one-sided however, for delight ana
Joy beamed in every line Of the distih-
gulshed PASTORS face.
1t was a day Of surprises for DR.. Men
EEL and this week be q week Of surprises.
The special services were delightful In
character. The church has been rede-
corated since Or. Mcneil left FOR the HOLY
Land. and a fine stained glass memorial
window has been added by the Dusch
family.
Tonight the Young Peoples Union Will
tender DR.. Mcneil a reception at sanger
Hall. when war scenes in Cuba viii be
presented by the kinetoscope. - Thurs
day there will be another reception at the
church. which event promises some inter-
estng developments.
Ills TRIP.
DIR. Mcneil left Richmond on the I'd Of
Bremen on the 9TH, arriving there the
18th. lie proceeded to Berlin, whore he
made all arrangements 10 join the dele
gates on their journey 10 the Holy Land.
He left Gehoa on the nth. and was pres
ent with q very distinguished company at
the dedication Of the Lutheran church on
October 3lst. Returning, he spent the
rest Of his holiday IN Switzerland, South
orn Germany, Stuttgart Dresden, Silesia,
with his mother; Hamburg, Sonderburg,
the home Of his late wife's mother, and
he sailed for home on the nth.
This itinerary conveys no idea Of the
many interesting features encountered BY
DIR. Mcneil His trip, indeed, has been
quite unique.
Or. Menzel was met on his arrival here
by the members Of his family. On his
arrival IT the church the deacOns met
MN Ut the main GulIhllNb anu 4tN MN ~
the pulpit. the president Of the congrega-
ton. Mr.. II. u. Miller, leading the pro-
cession, with Or. Mcneil and Assistant
Pastor Bender on either side.
Professor Thilow's orchestra and the
organ played as a professional Jungh-
mans "Heimweh," which, being inter-
preted, means longing for home"
DIR. MENZELS ADDRESS.
Nv Nf1ler daitvorod an address Of yyoI-
come. which contained a warm eulogy Of
DR.. Mcneil; after which the choir sang,
The Lord Bless Thee" Or. Mcneil then
replied TO the address Of welcome. He
spoke feelingly Of the warmth and gene
rosity Of his reception and OF his Joy al
being with his congregation once again.
He then gave a glowing description OF his
trip and announced the greeting or Kali
ser William to the Richmond people.
"The Emperor extends his greeting 10
the people of Richmond and expresses
the hope that in their new homes they
may remain faithful to the principles OF
German customs, religious and social
life" he said, land also TO the German
mother tongue. Tell them not to forget
the old adage, Hold what you have
At the conclusion of his remarks Mrs.
John n. Anderson and Mr.. and Mrs. II. c.
Reuger sang hymn, and an address
was then delivered by co-Pastor Bender.
Then orchestra, with organ accompani-
ment. played the priests march from
Alfalfa" and the choir, augmented by
that of the Gesangverein Virginia, sang
'"This is the Lords Day" when the
services came TO an end, and Or. Menzel
held a reception, when he was greeted
by each member Of the church and
large number Of others.