The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1906-12-28

l. | NOMINATIONS. Members OF every cree
were in the list oil dDnors and the larg
number of contributors indicate tn
general regard.
The presentationI took place in tt
church after which tea was served by I
number of the ladies. The committee il
charge of this were Mrs. Ohio 5. Lee
Mrs. J. T. c. Hopkins, Mrs Herman
Stump and Miss Mary Ridgely.
The speech of presentation was made
by Rev. Spencer S. Greenwich pastor OF
the Presbyterian Church. He escorted
Mr.. Castleman from his study and in
heart spoken words told of his apprecia-
ton of the splendid work that had been
done by the retiring rector and the great
regard in which he was held. He spoke
of the great happiness that the donors
found in the giving as thereby they could
in measure express their esteem.
Mr.. Castleman responded teelingly.
He said that this was the proudest aud
happest day of his life Not alone for
the generous siz. of the purse, but for the
large heartedness that surrounded its
presentation.
Rev. D. H. Martin pastor of the NJ. E.
Church said that the good work of any
minister could not always be measured by
| the churches he built or the money he
| raised. 1t was necessary to go to the
hearts of the people to learn what he had
accomplished. Thus the success of Mr..
! Castler2au could be learned. He paid a
glowing tribute to his fellow clergyman.
Rev. s. A. Hoblitzell recounted the
efforts of Mr. Castleman in spreading the
good words of loving kindness. He also
spoke feelingly OF their personal relations
aud wished him godspeed in his new
work.
Rev. c. X. McCaslin joined in tie
tribute of regard. He said that Mr..
Castleman was orc of the most manly |
men he had ever met and living the life |
that he did would have friends wherever
he went
Mr.. John B. Hanna said that those as
sembled had come to pay tribute to a
man of worth. He recognized the good |
work done not only in but outside of the
church and was sorry indeed to see him
go.
Mr.. Harry S. Carver expressed his
great appreciation for Mr.. Castleman
who he said had done so much good in
this community. He was glad that he
h ad been with US and sorry to see him
go.
Col. Herman Stump said that every
one knew Mr.. Castleman's good work
and worth. He was a Jealous true
hearted christian gentleman who had left
a mark which would long be an influence
for good in the community that he had
served so long and faithfully.
The presentation was entirely informal
each speaker expressing voluntarily his
words of praise for the retiring rector.
The subscribers to the purse were:
Henry w. Archer, George L. VanBibber,
]. A. Harris, ]. Wallace Broumel, Frank
E. Gorrell, Philip H. Close, Louis Dash
iell, J. Edwin Webster, Samuel w. Brad
ford, John D. Worthington, William S.
Jr., w. II. Harlan, John A.
Evans, Harry S. Carver, J. Royston
Sitter, Robert Archer, Thomas H. Rob-
inson, Alexander NJ Fulford, Richard
Dallam. ]. J. Archer, Mrs. J. X. Sitter,
Thomas w. Hall, Miss NJ. A. Archer,
Mrs. NJ. E. Archer, William S. Archer,
Herman Stump, Rev. ID. H Martin, r. S.
Page, D. B. Reckord, Ohio S. Lee, Frank
II. Jacobs, w. E. Robinson, Rev. S. S.
Greenwich. John B. Hanna, John L. 6,
Lee, J. A. Hunter, H. D. Hanway, Henry
N. Hanna, Mrs. Herman Stump, Joseph
NJ Street,. William Perry Stedman, A.
p. Close, G. Smith Norris. James A. Lyle,
R. E. Bouldin, NJ Atkinson Reckord,
Harvey Ewing w. W. Finnev, F. w.
Reasin, w. w. Bradford, c. c. Rouse, ].
A. Robinson, ]. A. Dozen, p. M. Magma
der, Rev. c. X. McCaslin, Charles H.
Lawson Cooley, K. H. Archer,
Charles T. Carver, F. B. Boarman,
Charles H. Reed, A. w. Bradford, Hall
L. Munnikhuysen, John W. Anderson,
Jr., S. Getz,'W. Wylie Hopkins, c. c.
Hanway, John S. Holt, Rev. S. A. Hob
litzell. Charles w. Michael. Ir., w. G.
Jeffery, w. l.. Barnes, Henry c. B Norris,
George R. Cairnes, Lawrence Forwood,
c. A. McGaw and Emory A. McComas.