The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-07-13
HoNoRs DEPARTING PASTOR.
Members of ST. Patrick's Parish of
Dunlap Give Reception to Father
White Who Removes.

We have been requested to reprint
the following article relative to Rev
Father White. of Dunlap. The article
appeared in the Nonpareil OF July the
Father White had many admirers in
Crawford County who regret exceed
ingly to hear he is to leave Dunlap.
"A few day ago the members OF
the st. Patrirks parish held
reception for their pastor, Rev. j. G.
White, who left the following Thurs
day for Avoca, his new field of labor.
The reception was held at the parson-
age and was attended by fully 500 people
who came to pay their respects and bid
a God speed to their priest, the citizen
and friend
The occasion brought together many
of the representative people of Harrl-
son and adjoining counties. irrespective
of creed.
A bevy of ladies, with deft and artistic
fingers, converted the parsonage into
a veritasle tropical garden. During
the evening there we're recitations,
vocal and instrumental music and
addresses.
The occasion brought out many test-
monials of the esteem in which Father
White is held by all classes of the com
munity. The Rev. Ewart Kent, pastor
of the congregational church and just
home from the international Sunday
school convention at Jerusalem. was
present and paid heartfelt and touch
ing tribute to the departing parstor az
a man and citizen Before coming to
Dunlap Rev. Kent had labored in the
same territory as Father White and
told of his influence and triumph over
evil in high places, even to the unseat-
ing of prominent but unjust official.
Perhaps the most impressive feature
of the evening was carried out by the
youngest members of the Sunday
school. A little tot told in childish
language the love of the little ones and
their sorrow at parting with their be
loved pastor and presented him with
u sheathe of American beauty roses.
quite as large as herself. This tribute
from the little ones effected him
deeply and brought response never
to be forgotten.
There were large number from the
Scared Heart parish, Woodbine, pres
ent to bid him reluctant farewell. L.
| is due to his influence and personal
effort that they worship in one of the
prettiest churches in the state
When Father White came to Dunlap
from Williamsburg eight years ago he
found the parish sadly in need of a
strong hand and unerring Judgment.
He paid debts of long standing and
made extensive Improvements on the
church property, but his work was not
finished.
One project which lay close to his
heart was the reopenlng of the paroch-
ial school which was to be free to all.
The money was pledged for this pur-
pose and the school WAS to be opened
in September
Father White is brillantand force
full speaker. a leader in the cause of
temperance and good citizenship and
every movement for the betterment of
society received his hearty approva
and support.
He was the recipient of many hand
some presents including a set of rare
books. The Knights of Columbus pres
ented him with an elegant gold-headed
cane, the ladies of the parish gave him
q library desk, the young people gave
a box of altar linens, an ink WE'LL gold
pen and other useful articles.
Light refreshments were served
throughout the evening.