The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-23

occasions and occasions in which we come together. Occasions of gladness and occasions of sorrow; this occasion partakes of both. We have to tell g brother good bye, and we can also tell him of our affection. We have come to assure him that he is loved by all of the rest sof the city, in addition to his own congregation. He had wought we'll both for the cause and his con- gregation, and it is safe thing to say that every good effort in the city has been touched by his hands,
 His brother ministers hold him in the highest esteem and affection and tonight we love to testify to.this love and esteem. He has conducted large number of our fights and has always been to the front. even at times been the only one who has stood out and fought alone.
 We appreciate his character, and his work, a work which has been felt in all of the churches throughout the for himself and for his work.
 Public works have felt his hand, and he has been foremost in the cham pionship of civic rights. In the six teen years of his pastorate in the city he has seen himself and his brothers win out in this moral battle, and when he goes he will go with the blessing of all of the ministers. the churches and the entire community. We bid him God speed and wish him all prosperity. success and happiness In his new field.'
 "Dr. Anderson has long been identi- fled with the Bible Society, the Y. M. c. A, and every young man in the city has had friend in the pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church. He has been prominent in the Ministers Union of the city. unifying all of the relig- -u1~ zR L III .v.I knkA uS.A take pleasure in introducing Dr. o. c. McGehea as president of the Ministers Union.
 pr. McGehee said in part:
 "When Sir Christopher Wrenn had finished St. Paul's Cathedral in London he was asked to inscribe his name upon the magnificent creation. He Is then said to have inscribed Latin quota ton. the translation of which is: '"If you would see my movement look about you" Dr. Anderson might well adopt this inscription for hss work in Mont gomery when he goes 10 his new field.
 Tt Is a rule for the Ministers Union not to come toEether to sav howdy or to say goodbye. for there are many changes, particularly in the Methodist Church and among the Baptists. The kept busy by greeting one man and saying goodbye to the others. The Union, however decided that this was an exceptional case. sixteen years be- ing a service four times as long as . Methodist minister would be allowed to remain in the same church.
 pr. McGehee then paid tribute to Dr, Anderson's steadfastness in the moral fight in the city and State, and in token of their appreciation. presented Dr. An derson with a handsome silver loving cup, wishing him all prosperity and happiness in his new field of endeavov for the cause of Christ
 Dr. Anderson, with deep emotion, rc- piled to the wishes expressed by Dr. Stakely and Dr. McGehee for his con- tinued success and in acceptance of the loving cup presented to him in the name of the Ministers Union of the city, that his pastorship of the Central Presbyterian Church in Montgomery had been filled with joy and sorrow. 'In no time in my experience in the city have I been SO deeply touched as during your expressions of love-. If there has been time when felt pride in my work 1t is not now. am humbled by every sentence of your praise.
 "I wish to bear witness at this meeting to the loyal support of the ministers of the different denomina- tions of the city In the, cause for Christ.
 "The fellowship of the Union Is ons of the best things in the church, and despite the differences which may have arisen as to the best method to pursue there is not a shadow between my sou and the soul of any brother of the Min. isters' Union. and go from the city of Montgomery with great love in m, heart for you"
 T am not going from Montgomers for a larger and better field as hal been suggested. am not going ava,