The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-06
Farewell RECEPTION.

A reception WAS teadrred R.v. and
Mrs. Ii. r Huse ny h. members OF the
First Baptist Parish, at the Church
Vestries, on the evening OF N Ivember
II. The program affJrded an opportu-
nity to express TO Mr.. and Mrs Huse
the ex ent OF the esteem In which they
are held by the people Of this cpmmun-
ty, and the sentiment Lost nothing OF It's
warmth and genuineness, though voiced
on this occasion In M orderly and some
what formal manner. Seven years of
association with Mr.. Huse III the work
of the church had taught the choir to
know the pieces nearest the heart OF
heir Pastor and the selections given by
hem on this farewell evening were those
for which he has especial and tender
regard. Many pleasant things were said
IT Mr. and Mrs. Huse by those who
were called upon to speak from the
various departments of the FRS BlptisI
Church and the Pastors OF the other
portunity to tell them of the respect
hat was entertained for them outside
their own society. The gift mentioned
IN the program was purse containing a
substantial sum and the kind words and
thoughts were of such volume that Mr..
Huse, on whom the duty OF replying
devolved, found his feelings so moved
hat he could express only with consid.
cradle Giculty, the verbs OF gratitude
and appreciation which he so much
desired TO say.
The following Is the program, carried
out under the direction of A. II. Wyman
rs master OF ceremonies, aud the full
text Of Mr.. Huse's reply.
Reception, 8 p. m.
Music, Choir Light Of he World''
Officers Of the Church, Dea +. w. Marble
People Of the Church, Mrs. Minnie L. Murray with
Original poem
Music, Piano Solo, Carnival Dance" Mary Emery
Parish, Philo Steward
Sunday School, Geo Thompson. sum
Woman Missionary Circle, Mrs. 4. {. Gage Pres
MUSIC Quartette The Sweetest Flower that Blows
| cradle KoIi, Mistress Pauline Emery
Junior Christian tndeavor, Gerald Nj arble
Senior Christian Endeavor Gertrude Emery pres
Music solo Afterwards Lees Hall
Choir. F. A Nolin
Music, Solo and Chorus .When Mabel sings ''''''
Other Churches, Revs Geo Merriam, F. F. Leitch
and b. b. Merrill
Presentation Of Gift to Mr. and Mrs. Huse.
Mrs. F. A Nolin
Response, Mr.. Huse
Music Quartette Lean on His Arms"
Refreshments
In his reply Mr.. Huse said:
Roots that have been going down for
seven years and more are not easily pulled
up. The Indian has an expression he uses
when he wishes to express his remembrance
and love of another. He says 81 have Your
face upon my heart" The memories and
associations of Skowhegan, the noble Ken
nebec, the hills and mountains that surround
this beautiful town, these streets and scenes,
are indelibly impressed upon us; but most Of
all this First Baptist Church, this cheerful
vestry, and you, who have stood by us and
labored with us during all these years We
thank you and rejoice with you in whatever
our ministry together has accomplished in
the cause of Christ. Your faces are indelibly
impressed upon our souls. We have ever
sought to be loyal friends of the First Baptist
Church. We shall never cease to be such
friends.
love my brethren in the ministry, thank
them for their generous words If what they
said Of me is true, it is doubly md more true
of them for while have been in the ministry
but seven years they have had an active
service of twice three, four times seven years
Beloved, there is no life like the life that
is hid with Christ in God. There is no ex-
perience like the experience of salvation
There is no joy like the JOY of doing Gods
will. There is no fellowship like the fellow
ship of the saints.
BLESS be the tie that binds
Our hearts in Christian love
The fellowship OF kindred minds
Is like to that above