The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-02-26
Farewell v Reception,

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rendered Rev. Tho.. HambIy and
Wife Wednesday Eve,
A farewell reception was rendered
Rev. Thos. Halnbly and wife at tho
M. E.. Church, Wednesday evening.
He has accepted a call to Gamblin,
Ohio, and expects to leave next
week for the new field. The re-
ceptson was attended by "a large
number Of the congregation and
friends. -
The program was opened with a
piece by Addington g Amateur orch
estra. Miss Wood, sang a solo.
r. L. Dunlap extended . farewell in
behalf Of the church in q few we'll
chosen words. in part said; "Hr.
Handy you have done much that
has pleased VI. When you came
here about two years and a half ago,
the membership numbered 1s5 and
now numbers 28s, . net gain Of 100.
We were then q weak struggling
congregation. now We are q strong
one. =. We are glad to give you cred
it for building up the church. You
have been assisted by an efficient
wife. Every organ OF the chruoh
will suffer her loss. She has con-
tributed literally OF, her earthly
means and labor. Every line has
had her hand ;tnis is No flattery. We
don t know where We will find 80
efficient and capable helper. Her
work has been q great success. Our
prayers go with you in the new
field.''
Song by ladies' quartette, Miss
Addingtons, Miss Dow and Mrs. Blu
chan.
Short address by Attorney e. NJ.
Cranda]l. In part, II have learned
to like him because he is cosmopoli-
tan not only in the pulpit but in the
home, on the street and where ever
you may meet him. He condeeoend-
cd to associate with sinners as we'll
as tho Christians. He interested
himself in public concerns for the
general public good. His ideas were
clear and distinct. We want men of
that kind who can take hold of pub
lie questions and solve them, it means
public good. He is always of good
cheer wherever you meet him. We
want more OF this kind of men. We
regret that he is going toJleave this
city and hope he will succeed -
Vocal solo by DR.. Saxon.
A. r. Latta in behalf of the Sun
day School said in part; 1.-The Sun
day School never had pastor that
helped them more than brother
Hambly, he was always ready to
teach as to preach, or do anything
he could for lis. The Sunday School
extend vote of thanks for his faith
full labors. The school had never
been before so increased in numbers
and spirits as during his passionate. "
Mrs. Tolverson rendered a piano
colo. Miss Damon sang vocal solo. !
&c. Wilson in behalf of the.mem-
bers presented Mrs. Hambly with a
beautiful and valuable cut glass
cracker bowl on a mil rored salver,
in token Of their deep love for them.
It was impossible for him to convey
the love and esteem of the church
for MIR. Hambly and his wife.
Mr.. Hambly made few appro-
pirate remarks OF re- rets,> why they
we're leaving. the love they have for
the church and people.
Instrumental duet by Miss Thum.
Ter and Mrs. Buchan after which
fine refreshment were served in the
.parlors. Regrets and best wishes
were extended the pastor and his
wife by every one present.
. Addington's Amateurs rendered
some splendid music during tue
serving of refreshments. They are
worthy of a name that signifies
more than ''amateurs.
T. ~
WHAT ARE THEY?