Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-10
a MEmoRAeLE OCCASION.
FAREWELL RECEPTION TO REV.
3 DIR. AND MRS. YOUNG.

DIR. AND MRS. YOUNG.
The farewell reception given by the
membership and congregation of Ep-
worth NJ. u. Church, under the aus
rices of the Epworth League, in the
lecture room of the church last night,
attracted Il large audience, and the oc-
casion will long linger In the memo-
ries OF all present us one of the most
enjoyable events that ever transpired
III that church. 1t was 4 manifestation
OF the high esteem III which the pas
tor, Rev. w. j. Young, D. D., and his
excellent wife are held by that congre-
CATION Old and young were present to
voice their regrets that they are SO
soon to lose the Doctor as their pas
tor, but to bow submissIvely to the law
Of the church. which calls him to prose-
cute elsewhere the ministry which he
has conducted with such wonderful sue
cess in Norfolk for four years. in some
other important field of labor.
Not only was the occasion graced by
the members of his own flock, by whom
he is dcvotcdly loved, but many per-
sons from other denominations. who
know and admire DR.. Young's eminent
pulpit abilities and esteem him as a
man of exalted Christian character,
were present to give public expression
to the high appreciation in which they
hold him.
Inc reception was preceded by n
splendid musical and literary enter
tainment, with Mr.. S. S. Lambeth. Jr..
as master Of the OCCASION Before in
Producing the first number OH the pro-
gram, he in brief but well-timed re-
marks, commended DR.. Young for his
faithful ministlations as pastor of the
church, and expressed to him and his
good wife gratitude for the most help
full service they had rendered the Ep-
worth League and other societies in
their efforts to advance the cause of
ChristHin this city. He closed by say
Ing that the prayers OF the entira
church will follow DR.. Young and his
wife to their new field OF labor, for the
blessings of God to rest richly upon
them. The following choice musical
and literary program was rendered:
Piano Solo-Professor ~. e. Koerner.
Vocal Solo-Arss Ewell.
Violin Solo-professor Charles Borjes.
Baritone solo--AIr. Garrett.
Recitation-Miss Ives.
Tenor Solo-AIr. Tupman.
Contralto Solo-A1iss Sallie K. Will
liams.
Recitation-Miss. Sue Russell.
baritone Solo-Mr. j. Iredell Jen-
Illns
Vocal Solo-NTiss BESSIE Williams.
Zach and every number on the pro-
gram was rendered in faultless man
ner and received hearty applause from
the audience. Just as Miss Bessie Will
halns had completed the last number,
Or. and Mrs. Young retired to the en-
tertainmert hall in the basement of
The church. and took their position
within space which had been elab-
oratcly decorated with American flags.
bunting, palms. ferns and beautiful
flowers, where they were to receive the
brilliant company present. These, with
UriTCl UIyvT .T1uT1ys give tfTE ir111ts UIIIe
banquet hall a scene of tropical beau
ty.
Tho large audience on invitation
formed in line two abreast and pro-
ceedel 10 the banquet hall, passing the
Doctor and his wife. giving each a
hearty hand shake and wishing them
health and happiness and every bless
Ing possible. Dr. and Mrs. Young were
vishly affected by this demonstration
OF esteem ana affection for them. This
was followed by n bountiful distribu-
ton OF refreshments.
The DR.. and his wife Will leave for
conference next Tuesday, but will re-
turn after its adjournment. and he will
preach his farewell sermon the last
Sunday night in November.
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