Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-09-29
RECEPTION TO
Mr.. & MRS. LhUMASTBR

The reception for Mr.. and Mrs. Lad
master, held in Y. M. o. A. Hall last
night to give expression to the high
appreciation in which these faithful
workers are held and the regret that
is experienced now that the hour OF
parting has come was an event that
will long linger in the hearts and mem.
ory Of every person present. Seldom,
indeed, Is there an event in which ev-
cry feature, every word spoken SO KEEN
ly touched tile sympsthies.
From z 80 to 8 O'Clock Mr.. Laumas-
ter had before him the members of the
Thomas Beaver Boys Bible Glass, lit.
tie fellows ranging in age from some
six years to ten or twelve years.
Mr.. Laumaster opened with prayer.
after which the boys-some sixty in
number-sang heartily as is their won't
OIL suoh occasions. Mr.. Laumaster
then gave a characteristic address
quite within the comprehension of the
little fellows. He tried to impress up
ON their minds the Importance of
religious training and showed them
the advantages that they possess over
the children of the very poor who live
In the great cities. He explained to
them the change that WAS about to
take place and exaoted Of Them prom
ise that they would be as Jealous in
attendance under the new General
Secretary as they had proven white he
was in charge. As a parting verse he
gave them the following passage from
Proverbs, 8.5: Trust in the Lord
with all thy heart and lean not to thy
own understanding. The boys repeat
ed the verse after which they we're
dismissed with benediction by Rev.
DR.. Mccormack. AS they filed out of
the room Mr.. Laumaster atfectionate-
ly took each little boy by the hand
Miss May Books rendered piano
solo, after which Miss Ammer man sang
"Under Southern Skies" with Miss
Books at the piano.
Mr.. Scarlet was then introduced
who spoke OIL behalf of the committee
and the people of the community. His
remarks we're most touching-full OF
sentiment and beauty. Addressing
Mr.. and Mrs. Laumaster, who were
seated side by side near the front of
the hall, he told them how much they
we're beloved in the community and
what a high estimate was placed up.
on their work. The world is bett,
today than thousand years ago. but
it Is so only because of the kindly in
huence of such men and women as
Mr.. and Mrs. Laumaster-because OF
the goodness and the purity they had
inspired. After expressing the kind
est wishes for them in what ever
place their lot in the future might be
cast, he produced small package,
which, on behalf of their friends in
the community he presented to Mr.
and Mrs. Laumaster as token of good
will and good wishes. The bulk OF
those present had no idea of the ma
ture OF the gift-but for the benefit of
all the statement is here made that
the gift was a purse OF gold.
The valuable token of esteem was
altogether unexpected by Mr.. and
Mrs. Laumaster Notwithstanding.
however, that he was taken so much
by surprise, Mr.. Laumaster made re-
sponse that fitted the occasion to
nicety, although revealing that his
heart was very full. He told how anx-
ious both himself and wife had been
as to the result of their work-how it
had been their aim to do just such
work as Mr.. Scarlet had placed to
their credit. He said he was glad that
he had come to Danville and that so
far as any plans are formed at pres.
ent there is no likelihood of their
leaving soon. He thought they might
be here year. although in the prov
idence of God they might be called
to any field In six months or in one
month. He felt indebted to many
sources for the measure of success
aohieved-to the Board of Directors
to the Ladies' Auxiliary, to the press.
which had gratuitously printed col
umn after column to help the good
work along. He concluded by max
ing some practical suggestions as to
the future conduct of the work.
Rev. J. E. Hutchinson spoke very
feelingiy OH behalf of the clergy and
the Ladies' Auxiliary.
Irwin Vannan rendered solo
"Swinging In the Grape Vine Swing" "
Miss Books accompanying.
He was followed by Miss Luella
Werkheiser who rendered solo, very
nicely with Miss Divel at the piano.
In conclusion every body shook hands
with Mr.. and Mrs. Laumaster and a
general good time was had for anoth-
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