Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18
Baptist Church Reception

anu tHe"ei 10 tHe reurlnB pa5tOr,
Rev. Alexander Turnbull at the church
last evening was a gratifying success.
The church membership was out In
nearly full force while the attend
ance from other churches brought the
number to between $50 and 300 Sit
ting on the pulpit platform with the
Nessrs. Miller and Turnbull. were Rev.
Wilbur + Ripley of Pueblo, Rev w.
II Doggett OF st. Marks. Rev. w. f..
Bennett pastor of the NJ r. church
and Rev Il. II. Newton of the Chris
tian church. Rev. Mr.. Crozicr of the
Presbyterian church being out of the
city. also Mr.. Waldraven OF the NJ.
Z church South. Mr.. Ripley pre-
sided
The program proved very interest.
ing The first was hymn of welcome
by the choir and congregation, follow
ed by invocation of Mr.. Miller, Scrip
ture reading by Mr.. Ripley and then
an anthem by the choir.
The next was an address of welcome
TO the new pastor by the Rev. Mr.. Dog.
gett, rector of the Episcopal church
and archdeacon of the diocese. MIR.
Doggett made q very pleasing talk.
one In which he put his whole soul
He made 1t plain what 1t means to
lead consecrated Christian life. Rep
resenting the Ministerial association,
| In choice language Mr.. Doggett ex-
| tended to Mr. Miller n hearty welcome
to our city Space viii not allow a
complete account of his remarks. Fol.
lowing Mr.. Doggett was the Rev. Mr.
Bennett of the Methodist church whose
pleasing duty it was to welcome Mr..
Miller to Church Fellowship of the
City" Mr.. Bennett told of the strong
bond between the ministers OF the city
and the manner in which they were
working hand-in-hand for the exten.
sion of the kingdom. and that each
and every minister welcomed the new
pastor to engage in the work Both
speakers eulogized the work of Mr..
Turnbull during his short sojourn In
the city. spoke of his pre-eminent
| Christian character and that no man
or woman could help but be better
after association with him. and that
they could truly say 1t was with re-
gret the Christian people found 1t
necessary for him to leave the work In
| Durango.
Mrs. w. A. Stewart rendered Sc
lection that was listened to with much
interest. it being the first time many
had had the privilege of enjoying her
fine voice.
After the reading of letter OF re-
gret from Mr.. Crozier Rev Mr.. Newton
paid his tribute of respect to Mr.
Turnbull and in behalf of the Christian
church extended a welcome TO Mr..
Miller and his family
Rev Mr.. TurnbulI then, In behalf
of the Baptist people, extended well
come to Mr.. Miller from the church,
showing that he came by the unanl.
nous choice of the membership after
Thoroughly considering the matter with
every letter received one OF commen-
dation.
10 the three addresses of welcome
Mr. Miller replied In an impressive
and convincing manner In which he
felt honored In coming TO take tho
place Of man like Mr.. Turnbull and
that while he felt himself hardly equal
to do justice TO the call, he would
ask Gods assistance to make him
blessing to the church and the work
in the city as a whole. II was plain
| that Mr.. Miller was quite little
effected by the hearty words OF well
come and the large gathering he faced
and at times plainly showed emotions
swelling within him. He gave forth
evidence of deep conviction In the
work of the Master and his ardent de-
sire to do his duty at all times. His
remarks were listened to with much
interest and satisfaction.
| After music by the choir Mr. Ripley
extended few words of farewell to
Mr.. Turnbull, speaking in glowing
words of his life work. praying that
many years Of active life may be
spared him for future service. To this
| idItWeH MI. iurnDull 1 responded. Innt
he was deeply moved by the many
kind words was noticeable, and his
whole thought centered In the dwell
Ing together OF Christian men and
women in brotherly and sisterly love.
After singing by the congregation
adjournment was taken to the base
ment, or Sunday school room where
the company was presented to Mr. and
Mrs Miller, Mrs. Pease, and the son
and daughter, Mrs. j. w. Sites and
Mrs r. f. Peterson introducing After
a half hour of social intercourse the
people were seated In rows and served
with ice cream, cake and coffee. con
suming another half hour. and 1t was
nearly II o'clock when the large com
pany had departed.
| The evening was certainly sue
cess in every way. 1t was one OF
Christian fellowship and good will be-
tween the churches OF Durango, n gath