The San Francisco call., 1906-11-25
CongregafionaIisfs

The Rev. George c. Adams returned
recently from his visit to the East,
where he went for the purpose of ex-
planning the conditions in this State
and the necessity of the rehabilitation
of the churches here. BY the many ad-
dresses he delivered he succeeded in ex-
planning away many wrong Impressions
that had been created in regard to the
condition of the churches and the dam
age that each had suffered. A result
of that missionary work on his part
will be a generous response to the ap-
peal for aid.
The committee having charge of the
distribution of the fund for the re-
habilitation of the churches has agreed
to reimburse Plymouth Church in the
sum of $4,000 expended in restoring the
church.
The reception rendered by the ladies
of Plymouth Church to Rev. l. C. Me-
serve. it's pastor, and to Rev. George C.
Adams of the First Church and their
wives on the third Monday in the cur
rent month in honor of the anniversary
of their assuming charge of their re-
spective churches, they having taken
charge on the same day. the former
four and the latter ten years ago. was
most delightful church function. A
large number of the ladies of Plymouth
and of the First Church was present
and many of the sterner sex were there
to congratulate the two pastors on
the good work they had done while in
this city. After congratulations there
was a pleasing programme of vocal
and instrumental numbers and an ad-
dress by Rev. Mr.. Adams. who spoke
in terms of high praise of the pastor
and the congregation of Plymouth
Church in giving the use of the church,
so that the members of the First might
u
! spite the fact that its own church edi-
flee had been fire swept He said that
the restoration of the First Church is
progressing rapidly and expressed re-
gret that the time is approaching when
he will have to part from Plymouth.
He said that the union of the two con-
gregations, brought about in the hour
| of adversely, had cemented bonds of
| fellowship and friendship that will
never be broken. Rev. Mr. Meserve
spoke of the pleasant relations that
had existed between the two congrega-
/ tions since they worshiped in the same
church and expressed the hope that
such will always continue. He said
on behalf of Plymouth Church that he
was glad that he had the opportunity
i to offer shelter to the First Church
when 1t stood in need of it. At the
close of the programme w. M. Searby,
who acted as director during the even
! ing, invited all to partake of a supper
that had been prepared by the ladies
of Plymouth.
IT is expected that the First Church
at Post and Mason streets will be ready
/ for occupancy by the Christmas days
The Sunday school of Plymouth
Church is increasing in numbers every
Sunday and the children are taking
unusual interest in the teachings.
On the afternoon of November 10 a
reception was rendered in the parlors
of the First Church in Oakland to Rev
and Mrs. F. b. Bridgman. Mrs. J. D.
Davis and Miss Grace A. Funk on the
eve Of their departure for the Orient,
where they are to engage in mission
airy work. all of them being mission
aries of the American board. They
sailed on the following day on the
steamer Korea Miss Funk will work
in the Foo Chow mission in China Mrs
Davis, one of the pioneers Of the
Japanese mission. with her daughter,
Mrs. Bridgman, and her husband are
connected with the Zulu mission of
South Africa
At the meeting of the Congregational
ministers Of this city and vicinity there
were addresses by Revs. r. c. Brooks
and H, NJ Tenney on the work at the
recent sessions of the American board.
Rev. ]. R. Knodell has assumed
charge of Park Church in Berkeley
and his first appearance in the pulpit
created a favorable impression.
On the evening of November 13 Rev.
Edgar r. Fuller. pastor of the church
in Bakersfield, was rendered recep-
tion on the close of mis- nine years SER
vice in that city, position held by him
longer than any other pastor who had
preceded him. Not only was the re-
ception attended by the members of
his church, but there were present to
congratulate him many from other
churches.
Rev. and Mrs. Walter Frear left last
week FOR = hawaiian Islands. g. be
absent several months While in Hon
olulu they will visit their son, Judge
Frear of that city. Rev Mr.. Frear was
pastor in Hawaii a number of years
ago.
A strong effort is being made to Sc
cure fund for the building of Sun
! day school ediflce in Berkeley. The
first contribution to 1t was by little
4 girl who gave 81 which she earned by
building fires at cent each and from
the sale of the eggs of one hen. Since
then this has been augmented by the
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