The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-22
TALKS BY OLD MEMBERS
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT
CENTRAL-AvENUE CHURCH.
Resolutions DeplorinE the Death OF
Rev. c. c. Lasby, n Former Pastor
.TO-MOrrow's Programme.

John B. Conner presided at the social re-
union last night of the congregation of
the Central-avenue Methodist Episcopal
Church, which is now celebrating its twen-
ty-ffth anniversary. The reunion was
opened with prayer by the pastor, Rev.
Hiram w. kellogg. The evening was
passed in listening to-letters from former
members and pastors of the church who
were connected with it twenty-five years
ago and who have written TO the trustees
letters of congratulation.
One of the letters received was from the
Rev. Charles c. Lasby, whose death a few
days ago was surprise to many people OF
the city who knew him while he was the
pastor of the Central-avenue Church. The
letter was dated from the borough OF
Brooklyn, N. Y, on the sth instant, and in 1t
was expressed the congratulation of a for
mer pastor or the success and continued
prosperity of the church and congregation.
In the letter Mr.. Lasby spoke of the love
he retained for his many indianapolis
friends. of the joy he had known while
worker in the church and of the recollec-
tions which would always make Indianapo-
lis dear to him. He spoke of his bereave-
ment in the death of his wife and child
etery. that silent suburb of Indianapolis
The reading of Mr.. Lasbys letter brought
out many talks eulogistic of his ability as
minister and his good qualities as man.
Many men who were associated with him
in the ministry in the city and those MEM
bers of the church who were closely con-
nected with him and knew him well spoke
of the esteem in which they had held MIN
and of their sorrow at his death
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
William t. Brown, seconded by the Rev.
Hiram W. Kellogg and others, introduced
the following resolution. which was unani-
mously adopted by rising vote.
Whereas, We have learned with pro-
found regret of the death of our beloved
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Central-avenue Metho-
dist Episcopal Church of Indianapolis. Ind,
That in the death of DIR. Lasby the church
has lost a fearless and eloquent preacher,
a profound scholar and splendid Christian
gentleman.
'Dr Lasby came to US in September. 1896.
as the successor of that magnificent Leader
and preacher. Rev. DR.. Henry A. Buchtel-
Our church, under the leadership OF Dr.
Buchte, had come TO the front in so re-
markable a way il was felt that IL would
take a wise leader TO maintain it's adj
vanced position in all conference and de-
nominational relations. DR.. Lasby came to
the city entire stranger, out WITH "A
well-earned reputation in both Eastern and
Western cities. With rare ability he took
charge, and a constant advance marked
every department during his five years,
pastorate. A delightful harmony existed
and the relations between pastor and off,
GERS were without a single jar. AS a pas
tor Dr. Lasby was free from all sensation
alism He did not court special attention.
and polity of his own church, his discourses
revealed a wide catholicity and ever the
product of close study enriched by illus
trations gathered by extensive travels In
many lands. AS pastor rich ana poor re-
ceived like attention at his hands.
1T was in the sick room and among those
in deep sorrow and distress he shone so
sweetly as messenger of the blessed
Jesus. To the unfortunate he was the
very embodiment of sympathy. There are
members of this congregation who were
called upon during his pastorate to pass
through deep waters who cannot even
speak his name without tears To all such
he was as gentle as woman-a mother.
Take him all in all,
We shall not look upon his like again..
Resolved, That copy of this resolu-
ton be spread upon the church records.
and that copy be sent to his family
REMINISCENT TALKS.
The reminiscent talks of the evening were
by William c. Van Arsdel who told of the
opposition, when the church was first start
ed, to the purchase of big organ by the
people who wanted a small one and how he
and several sisters of the congregation had
been compelled to surreptitiously deliver
the organ to the church and set IL in posi-
ton. The next day. Sunday. the older mem
bers were startled. angered and finally
pleased with the organ, and Mr.. Van Ars-
del said that that sneaking church work
of his was a source of pleasant recollec-
III, ID ~
some of the interesting events in the
cburchs history. The Rev. r. Roberts, OF
| this city, offered a short prayer for the
| future of the church after these remarks.
Among the congratultory letters received
and read were those from the Rev. j. N.
| Beard, president of the San Francisco Ma
| tional Training School, and formerly a
| pastor of the church; the Rev. A. w. Lam
| port, of Pasadena, Cal; the Rev. j. II.
| Ford. of this city. a retired Methodist
minister: the Rev. H. A. Buchtel. chancel-
| lor of the Denver University and pastor
of the Central-avenue Church for five
| years from May, 1891; the Rev j. w. Dun
can. pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
| Church of Shelbyville and remembered as
| the presiding elder of the church for one
| year; Horace Randall, of this city; Mrs r.
Andrus of Ann Arbor, Mich; Mrs. Colwell
Of this city, and Mrs N. R. Houk. OF Los
The service was ended by a prayer by the
Rev. Mr. Kellogg. after hymn, "Blest BE
| the Tie that Binds" After the services the
| members OF the congregation were served
| a supper in the dining hall OF the Sunday
school wing of the church.
| To-morrows Thanksgiving services viii
| be as follows:
| Morning-Sunday school service. under
| direction of the superintendent. Charles
| +. Coffin. Sermon by the Rev. Jesse Bow
man Young. of Cincinnati. and special
| thank offering.
Afternoon-Fraternalm meetings. DR.. Hiram
W. Kellogg presiding. The following min
listers of the city will participate: DIR. NJ
4 l.. Haines. First Presbyterian; DR.. T. j
Villers. First Baptist; DR.. A. b. Philputt
| Central ChTistian DIR. II. G. Meserve. Ply
mouth Congregational; DIR. A. j. Brown
| Friends Church.
Evening-Sermon by DIR. Goblin.
Farm Census Every Five Years.