The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02
PRESBYTERIAN BANQUET
Rev. and Mrs. Litherland En-
terrain on New Years Eve.

The officers of the Presbyterian
church and ladies assembled on Mon
day evening in response to the invi-
tation of the mistress of the manse
for six o'clock dinner and social
time. Guests arrived promptly and
during the first hour had the pleasure
OF the acquaintance of the guests Of
honor. DR.. Hunter, the new pastor
OF Centenary Church Of Spokane,
formerly of Vincennes, Indiana, end
daughter, Elizabeth, being old
friends O. the Litherlands, we're pre-
sent, and Mr.. Kerl Of Sherman park,
who has furnished the military cha
pei rent free to the church for the
Fort Sunday school during the past
year, we're specially welcomed.
Both the family dining room and
the one used for state occasons we're
pressed into service and G. e connect
j. g doors removed so as to make
practically one room. Mrs. Lither
land and DIR. Hunter were accom-
panied in the large room by Mrs.
Rogers and Mr.. Sander, Miss Alien
and MIR. Williams, F. L. Burgan and
Mrs. Renshaw, Col. Budlong and MIR.
Main, Mrs. Williams and Mr.. Hig-
ley. Alex Lihterland, junior, serv-
ed as chief butler and had charge of
the main room. Rev. Litherland was
assisted in his roomby Mrs. Budlong
and cheered by the presence of Mrs.
Dollar. The other guests in this de :
partment we're Mrs. Higley and Mr..
Kerl, Mrs. Sander and Mr.. Earl
Rogers, Mrs. Main Mrs. Burgan and
Mr.. ]. C.Allen, Mrs. o. o. Young
and Mr.. Renshaw. Mrs. Eva Gala
han, skilled waitress, had charge
of this table.
In connection with the last course
of the feast DR.. Hunter responded to
the toast Of Alice OF Old Vincennes.
He captured all present with his
pleasant manner and happy nature as
we'll as his suggestive remarks. He
paid a worthy compliment to Mr..
Litherland and spoke Of his ageeable
association with the minister's FAM
lily in the east. Mr.. Burgan present
ed the work of the Sunday school
and the kindness of Mr.. Kerl in
connection with the same. Col
Budlong gave some items Of his ory
from the first efforts which resulte
in the establishing OF the church in
Occur d'Alene. Mr. Main pleased
all with Bonnie Scotland, and Mrs.
Williams spoke enthusiastically OF
Egypt in Southern Illinois. which
was the place of childhood herself
and the Litherlands. Missouri also
brought her greetings and Mrs. Hig.
ley and Mr., Kerl presented the close
relationship between the Congregat-
ional and Presbyterian churches.
Miss Allen and Nj. Williams had
words of appreciation for the Psalms
sin ging of U. Ps. The gathering
though unofficial, took definite act.
ion which will doubtless influence
the official. action of the congregation.
Arrangements were made to rent tbs
chapel in the fort grounds for The
next year, paying sl2O for the ex.
elusive control of the same. Electric
lights will be put in and all kept in
good condition. The trustees we're
asked TO prepare plans for the en-.
largement and Improvement Of tn,
church buildings, which will be push
ed in the spring. While the main
building will be modified, specia
effort will be made to equip a modern
Sunday schG oil department for THU
enthusiastic church. Let the good
w0rk On On