Evening journal., 1911-11-17

GET GREETINGS
City Pastors Wish West
minister Members Success
In New Church
RECTOR WELLS
THE EVENING SPEAKER

Clergymen of city churches brought
congratulatory greetings 10 the pas
tor and people of Westminster Pres
byterian Church at the concluding
dedicatory services OF the handsome
new edifce last night The speakers
representing the various religious
bodies were the Rev. J. II. Crawford,
pastor of Central Presbyterian Church
and representing New Castle Presby-
terry, the Rev Thomas p Holloway.
from the Baptist churches of the
city; the Rev. Hubert w. Wells. from
the Episcopalian church. and the Rev.
r. l.. Jackson. pastor of Hanover
Presbyterian Church. A number of
other clergymen and visitors from ali
denominations We're present in the
large audience. The new Westmins-
ter Church is very pleasing in the
dignity and simplicity of it's archi-
lecture. and is a great addition to the
fine appearance of that section OF the
city IL is conveniently and artis-
tically arranged in its interior and
annexes.
The Rt. Rev. Frederick J. Kiusman,
Bishop of the Protestant Episconal
Diocese OF Delaware. sent a letter
complimenting the Westminster con-
gregation on the SUCCESS of their eff
forts and wishing them much happi-
ness in their new home. Letters of
greeting and regret at their inability
TO be present We're received from the
Z. Rev Frederick NJ. Kirkus. rector OF
, Trinity p. u. Church. and the Rev.
e,Dr S. NJ Morgan. pastor of Mt. Salem
N. ~ Church.
- The Rev. Hubert w. Wells used as
\ his topic. ''What is Mans Chief End?"
~ Since entering this exquisite build
tng,' said DR. Wells, '1 have been
Hondering why / feel so much at
ngome. Although it is new and
netrange church. / feel that I am in
icfod's house and among Gods people.
atll Of which tends to produce a home
Oike feeling.
re "The Presbyterian Church stands
liDr primitive and aristotle order.
There is a moral elevation in the life
irehich you show to the world. There
II about you clean and sincere ele-
1t alton, a power to show forth a sweet
ruld moral contagion-the contagion
y the beauty Of holiness.
~ ~ Your minister and J." DR.. Wells
eiAid, "are staunch friends. II isn't
mt We have both enjoyed the fruits
nliberal culture. not that we both
4 .e ON the same street. not that we
III know the same people. but it is
,mcause there has been i'm our hearts
r1cherished hope and desire that the
ower of God be made more evident
a n this little city of ours-the sweet
= power of peace. harmony and broth.
erly love- There is in the heart of
everyone of US a desire to further
religious intevests. This is not made
Possible by the work OF human hand
or human flesh, but by the hand O,
God alone"
4 Dr. Wells then heartily congratulate
oad the Westminster Church congrega-
'repn at having such a splendid and
irieasant place in which to Worship.
\ Mr.. Candee at the close of the SER
vices, cordially invited all visitors 10
Inspect the buildings and the re-
modelled chapel.
The music during the dedication
exercises was furnished by the church
choir. composed Of ]. Frank Ayres.
tenor; Mrs Howard S. Clark. So
ptano; Miss Efel Groves. contralto:
Frank Ford Palmer. baritone. Miss
Viola Motitt is the organist