The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-09-22
GOODBYEAND WELCOME
Public Reception rendered depart
ing and New Pastors

A large and enjoyable company of
friends gathered at the public recep-
ton given by the ladies of the Cen.
trail M. e. church on Monday evening,
The social rooms of the church were
well filled with the members and
friends. who wished God-speed to the
departing pastor, DR.. Allen, and who
heartily welcomed the new pastor DR.
J. M. McClelland and his good wife
among US and at the same time con-
graduated Rev. |. o. Kemble and wife,
the assistant pastor, and DIR. C.. L.Staf-
ford and wife, that they were still res
idents of Oskaloosa. DR.. Allen and
family will leave this week for Bur
lington and DR.. McClelland and fam
| lily expect to take possession of the
parsonage the latter part of the week.
Quite a number of the pastors of
the city were present and several of
the pastors of out of town charges
also attended. The early part of the
evening was spent in social inter
course, the meeting of old friends and
getting acquainted with new ones.
]. B. McCurdy was the chairman of
the evening and after the various pas
tors had been brought together on
the platform an informal program wa,
| enjoyed. After an enjoyable organ
recital by Miss Mae Millar, Miss Ma
bel Doll gave a fine reading of The
! Sign of the Cross" which was great.
ly appreciated by those present. Later
given another recital with musical
accompaniment by Miss Helen
Abrams. but the lateness of the hour
prevented it's rendition. The selec.
ton had been carefully prepared and
| 1t is to be regretted that it could not
have been heard.
Rev. ]. d. Adkins of the Congrega-
tional church was called upon to
speak in regard to the departure OF
DR.. Allen and his work in Oskaloosa.,
His remarks we're short, but they
were full Of heartfelt commentator
for the work done and of kindly in
terest in his future welfare and sue
cess. DR.. Allen responded in his us
ual pleasing manner and referred feel
ingly to his leaving. and of the JOY
that he had experienced in serving
the good people of Central NJ. E.
church as their pastor for three years
He also had many pleasant things IT,
say regarding Or. McCleIland, his sue
cessor. Rev. w. C. Rutherford of the
Baptist church, spoke briefly regard
ing the coming of Or. McCIelland to
Oskaloosa, and Or. McClelland re
sponded appropriately, incidentally
giving some inside history regarding
his friendly associations with DR.. Al
len during the first year of his pastor.
ate in Oskaloosa. The interchange of
friendly ministerial compliments were
at times humorous and frequently con-
vulsed the audience with laughter.
During the program pleasing vocal
solo was rendered by Claire D. Cor
don. the musical director of the
church. Rev. l. o. Kemble and DR.
Stafford also made brief and approprf
ate remarks.
After the conclusion of the program.
the ladies' served refreshments and
the balance of the evening was spent
in the enjoyment of each others com
pany and the social Interchange that
always exists among friends who are
sincerely interested in the welfare of
each other The reception was great
success and the ladies deserve great
commentator for their painstaking
effort.