Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-24
FAREWELL TO PASTOR
RECEPTION IN HONOR OF REV.
DIR. NEWMAN.
For TwentyOne Years Pastor of First
Congregational Church-Other
Churches Represented.

~ - iNHO7 III cibeI cfluTCIleS OF the city
stood out in bold relief last evening at the
First Congregational Church at the recep-
ton given by the members of the church
TO the Rev. Samuel NJ. Newman D. D.
who has been pastor of the church for
twenty-one years, but who has resigned
from the pastorate and is shortly to take
his leave. Roman Catholics and Profess
tants united in paying tribute to DIR. New
man as pastor and man. and at the close
OF the services, as a fitting climax, two
wee representatives of the fraternity of
childhood marched down the aisle bearing
in their arms a beautiful loving cup with
over SLIGO in gold as farewell gift of
the members of the congregation and also
a large basket of flowers.
The reception was held in the parors
of the church al O'Clock, when DR.. and
Mrs. Newman, the members of the recep-
tion committee and the members of the
ladies aid society of the church. were
sembed in receiving line At the re-
ceptfon were many OF the clergymen of
the different churches of the city, includ-
ing Rev. NJ. Ross Fishburn. pastor of the
Mount Pleasant Congregational Church.
and Rev. DR. Teunis Hamlin. pastor of the
Presbyterian Church of the Covenant.
After the reception had been concluded
those in attendance adjourned to the main
auditorium of the church. where from
the platform DR.. Newman's friends in the
ministry and in other walks of life paid
tribute to his worth a minister of the
gospel and as man Seated on the plat
form were Rev. DR.. Newman, Rabbi Stern
of the Washington Hebrew Congregation,
Rev. DR.. Stafford, pastor of St Patrick's
Roman Catholic Church; Commissioner
Henry 3. T. Macfarland. Mr.. Justice
Brewer of the Supreme Court, Col. John
Tweedale, United States army. and Mr..
Charles F. Weller. secretary of the Asso-
ciated Charities.
Justice Brewer Presides.
Mr.. Justice Brewer presided over the meet
ing, and as the first speaker introduced Col
john Tweedale. After saying few words
of eulogy of DR.. Newman, Col. Tweedale
read letters of regret for absence from Rev
DR.. ]. G. Butler, pastor of the Luther Me-
merial Church; Commissioner Henry l..
West, Mr.. John D. Morgan, Rev. d Alfred
Dunn and Rev. Alfred w. Hitchcock, the
latter two of Massachusetts.
Commissioner Macfarland was the next
speaker. He called attention to the fact
that Christians are bound together by ties
that are strong, though unseen. COntin-
uing he said
I'VE have here represented the Oldest
Christian church from which the churches
sprung, as well as the others. I want to
speak for all the churches and crccds of
the national capital. For the 80 900 resi-
dents | want to convey to DR.. Newman and
his wife the deep feeling of gratitude of the
people for his services here and the regrets
of the community in losing him. In twenty
one years he welded great influence in our
affairs and has ever found time 10 take a
sympathetic interest in our civic life. In
the movements for the uplifting oi lif : mere
he has ever been foremost, but in his :ery-
ice as pastor of his flock has been his great.
est field of usefulness, and at the end he
has the wealth which the rich man has not
the approval of his own conscience and
the respect of the people.
Mr.. Charles f. Weller said he and his as
socates In the Associated Charities were
sometimes told by pastors that they had
hTir hBF fnrn
nothing for the work of the Associated
Charities at the present time
But when l came to this city 10 engage
IN the work, said Mr.. Weller, Il found Or
Newman and the members of his flock ready
and willing to aid in the work of spreading
charity. This church did much TO aid me in
the beginning of my labors here in this city
and has continued its efforts since that
time. The Associated Charities has telt its
strength The broad spirit of this church
stands for the policy of the pastor. We
hope he will not leave this city
Other Tributes.
Mr.. Justice Brewer next introduced Rabbi
Stern. who said: Il am gratifed in being
permitted to join this evening in honoring
this man whom we all love. ! have always
regarded DR.. Newman as the ideal minister"
He closed with loving tribute to DR. New
man, both in his ministerial and private
capacities.
Rev. DR.. D. J. Stafford, pastor of st. Pat
ucks Church, was the next speaker Dr.
Stafford said he wanted to convey both a
friendly and neighborly greeting to DR..
Newman.
I'VE have been friends for the last eleven
years, he said. Il have watched his work
l have called the attention of the priests oil
my household to the great work that DR.
Newman has been doing
There has always been a cordial bond of
unity and brUthCrly good feeling between
us His character and the success Of his
work are both lofty. No man can stand be-
fore congregation for twenty-one years
as the pastor unless he is good devoted
and Woodworking. His work and his in
tuence have eVer been q power for good. My
dear friends, it is noble record. | bring
you the best wishes and the prayers of the
opposite corner"
In his closing remarks Judge Brewer
spoke on behalf of the church membership
He said: 1t IS not the church Of one thotl-
sand souls that has grown under DR. New
man S pastorate that comes to my eye but
the parting. We close this month an of
hclal relation, but We Shall not forget
The thoughts and experiences of life will
go with us
At the conclusion of Justice Brewers re:
marks two little tots Margaret Fshback
and Elizabeth Marcan, came down the aisle
while DR.. Bischoff played a gentle air upon
the organ, and presented to DR.. Newman
the loving cup and the large basket of
flowers
DR.. Newman Responds.
DR.. Newman seemed TO feel very deeply
the honor that had been conferred upon him
by the visiting clergymen and other speak
ers and the appreciation of the members
of his own flock, as evidenced by the gifts
which had just been presented to him by
the children. He said
How can say anything tonight? What
chance Is there for talk by q man who
has labored among you for twenty-one
years? ! can only thank those who have
talked of our companonshp. ! have done
the best | could and will continue to do
it. l thank you for the gift, and pray
God s blessing TO be upon you
In conclusion DR.. Newman read a short
sentiment, which lie said Mrs. Newman
wished to have presented to the me mbers
OF the congregation as expressive CT her
feeling toward the members OF the church
Following this address those present re-
turned to the pariOrs of the church where
the members of the Ladies Aid Society of
the church served refreshments
Members of Committee.
Tn ladies were as follows:
Mrs. w. II. Rand. Mrs. Mary Mallby
Mrs. Emma Zurhorst, Mrs. A. b. ChatfieId.
Mrs John Tweedale, Mrs. o. NJ McPher-
son, Mrs. J. S. Beach, Mrs. W T. Hughes
NJ A Miller w