Evening journal., 1909-03-31
WELCOME FOR
CITY PASTORS
The Revs. NOrthrup, Williams
and Greenfield Greeted
by CONGREGATIONS

The Rev. and Mrs. Van p Northrup
were given a reception by the congre-
cation of Goodman NJ. L. Church last
night in appreciation of Mr.. Northrup's
return to the pastorate by Conference.
This will be his fourth year as pastor
there.
E. w. White. president of the Ep-
worth League presided, and made the
address of welcome. w. ]. Stats,
president OF the board of trustees; c.
c. Lynch, president Of the board OF
stewards; c. J. Pyle, assistant super
intendent of the Sunday school; Mrs.
Gertrude IIanby, president Of the
Ladies' Aid Society; Mrs Elizabeth
Jenness, superintendent of the Junior
League; Rev. S. b. Cossoboom. repre-
senting the congregation; Joseph Bin
ker. representing the Bible study class,
all made addresses Of welcome. Fol-
lowing this Rev. Or. Northrup re-
sponded to the many kind remarks
that had been made. He said: Il feel
very much indeed the recommendation
and concentrations you have given me
this evening and that it is the express
sion of the interest you have taken In
the work, for II 1t had not been for the
interest you have taken you could not
be so closely in touch with the things
you have mentioned this evening.
without the assistance you have given
in the past | could not have accom-
plished the things that have been done
here"
Welcome For Mr.. Williams.
The Rev. George G. Williams, of
Epworth NJ. L. Church, was given a
reception by the congregation last
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tended.
William Overdeer. assistant super
intendent of the Sunday school. pre-
sided. The choir sang special music.
Thomas II. Melvin represented the OFF,
cials of the church and made an in
teresting address l. T. Parker repre-
sehted Scott Church and offered the
new pastor his cooperation. William
Smith spoke in behalf of the congre-
CATION. The Rev. II. c. Turney spoke
a few words of welcome, and gave a
humorous reading. The Rev. j. NJ.
Arters, of the Anti Saloon League
lauded Mr.. Williams work. John
White, Jr., spoke for the Sunday school
The Rev. c. T. Wyatt praised Mr.
Williams for his work with the church
Mr. williams made a few remarks to
close the speaking. Refreshments were
then served in the lecture room.
Farewell to Mr.. Westerfield.
The congregation Of Asbury NJ. Il
Church gave a farewell reception TO the
Rev. and Mrs. II. A. G. Westerfield
MIR. Westerfield has been assigned to
Elkton, Nd. Mr.. and Mrs. Westerfield
were presented with a large silver ice
pitcher and tray as a token Of the es-
TEEN in which they are held by the
congregation The congregation pre-
sonted to each OF the daughters, Gladys
and Jeanette. a gold ring, and to the
son. Harry j., q silver cup lined will
gold. To Miss Leila Gerry, sister
OF Mrs. Westerneld was presented z
handsome jewel case.
At Silverbrook.
The congregation of Silverbrook NJ
liz. Church gave a reception to the pas
tor, the Rev w. L. Greenfield and hi
wife last night. There was specia
music, and William T. Lloyd made al
address in behalf of the new member
OF the church. Harry Warrington ant
James w Coley also spoke. Warrei
Curlctt directed the choir. and Mrs
Colev played the organ. The churcl
was prettily decorated in the EpwoCtl
League colors and potted plants. Re
freshments were served,.... .. !.