Smyrna times., 1901-07-24
SPLENDID RECEPTION TO
STPETER'S NEW RECTOR
KEY. AND MRS. G. VALERIE GILREATH
WELCOMED BY A LARGE GATHERING

reception Was Given Under Auspices of the
Fesiry of St. Peters Parish-BishOp
Coleman and Other Clergy Present.
The Vestry of st. Peters Parish fem
dered splendid reception to Rev. and
Mrs. q. Valerie Gilreath at the cbaneI
last evening, at which large number
"elcomed the new rector and his wife
10 TINS parish and to Smyrna. Rev.
ana Mrs. Gilreath come from Green-
port, n. T., Diocese of Long Island
ana their advent to this parish has
oeeh one OF pleasant impressions and
cordial greetings. The reception last
evening was an auspicious one. Clerov
and members of nearly all the denom-
nations OF Smyrna were present. and
there was a good fraternal feeling
manifested throughout the evening.
The guests on arriving were for
mally received by the Reception Com
mlttee composed of Senior Warden.
Mr. W. e. Waters, the rector. Rev.
U. Valerie Gilreath, Mrs. Gilreath
and the Kt. Rev. Leighton Coleman,
Bishop of the Diocese of Delaware
There was also present two other prom
lnent clergy of the Diocese, Arcbdea-
con George H, Hall, of ST. Johns
Church, Wilmington, and the Rev. w.
j. Wilkie of st. Anne's Church. Md
dletown
Bishop COleman's Address of Welcome.
During the evening a short season
was given up to speech making. at
which some happy remarks were made.
Senior Warden, W. E. Waters. in a
few fitting words, introduced Bishop
Coleman. The latter spoke of the new
relations just begun between the new
rector and his parishioners, and while
there was a flow of good humor re-
gardlng their relationship, he never.
theless impressed upon his hearers the
duty they owe to the rector, and the
hearty cooperation needed for upbuild-
ing the spiritual and temporal affairs of
the parish. On behalf of st. Peters
Church, Bishop Coleman formally
welcomed the Rev. G. Valerie Gilreatb.
as rector of this parish. Archdeacon
Hall was the next speaker, and he
drew beautiful lesson from an incl
dent that occurred during his early
ministry at Wilmington, when a little
child said to him 81 will help YOUR
parish and L will help it WELL" The
application was made very fittingly
Just at this time, to st. Peters and its
new rector. Rev. w. J. Wilkie dwelt
ON his neighborly relations to Smyrna.
in that his parish at Middletown on
the south, joined the parish at Smyrna
on the north. He wished Rev. Gill
reath "GOd speed in the work which
had so auspiciously begun" Rev. Gil.
reath responded feelingly to the cor
dial words of welcome extended to
him, and said that he wanted to know
every member of his parish and that it
was his sincere wish to serve them we'll
and to elevate them to a higher plane
of christian life and usefulness.
Excellent Musical Talent Rendered.
Some excellent musical talent was
rendered to the enjoyment of all pres
eut, and during intermissions the
guests were served with a refreshing
repast of ice cream and cake. Follow
ing is the program:
Vocal Solo-''The Rose of Love-
...............M Miss Helen E. Waters
Tenor Solo-''It Was Not Ever Thus to Be"
..................Mr Mr.. j. E. Ho ffecker
instrumental Solo Consolation"
...................M Miss Phida Janney
Vocal Solo" Little Boy Blue"
........ ........M Mrs. James d. Wilds
Tenor Solo-''A Dream of Paradise"
.............-......M Mr.. l.. NJ. Price
Vocal Solo-"Hearts and Flowers
.&..........M Miss Bessie COunselman
Duett-"O That We Two Were Maying,"
Miss Helen E. Waters,
Mr. J e. Hoffecker