The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-08-02
HARRISON HAS
FOND FAREWELL
POPULAR PHYSICAL DIRECTOR
AT Y. M. c. A., WHO LEAVES
FARGO THIS AFTERNOON, TEN
DERED PARTING DINNER AT
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

lite ThE0br EhlAN CHURCH
One OF the most enjoyable and at the
same time one of the most touching
affairs that has been given In this city
probably since the farewell banquet
rendered Rev. Mr.. Leonard of the First
Methodist church last fall, was the
dinner given last evening at the First
Presbyterian church In honor of Chas.
3. Harrison, the retiring physical di-
rector at the Y. M. G. A., who per-
manently leaves Fargo this afternoon
for his Kentucky home.
Covers were laid for almost 100 in
the church dining room and q most
delectable DINNER was served by the
ladies OF the church. 1t was one Of
those good home chicken dinners, while
everything served that was green and
growing, was direct from the home
garden. All those enjoying the repast
commented upon its excellence and
the capable manner in which the ladies
Of the church served it.
After the last course had been clear
ed away, Rev. ]. M. Walters of the
First Methodist church, called the at
tention of the guests to the refreshing
little programme which had been pre-
pared in Mr.. Harrison's honor. He
acted as POSTMASTER during the even
ing and succeeded in bringing out the
very best in point of mirth and sem
timent from those upon whom he call
ed for remarks during the evening.
The first to be heard was DR.. j. g.
Dillon, who spoke on the subject of
Mr.. Harrison as a Predestined Pres
byterian. Reference was made during
the speakers discourse to the efficient
work Of Mr.. Harrison during his resi-
dence in Fargo and his connection
with the Y. M. C. A, and he com
mented upon the fact that his work
had been with the intention Of being
lasting, which would make his place
hard to fill.
Rev. Chas. r. Adams of the Presby-
terrain church, was the next called upon
to respond to toast and was heard
with a great deal Of pleasure by all
who were there on, Mr.. Harrison as a
Sportsman and His Dog, Bell. 1t was
a subject which interested all the
members Of the Y. M. G. A., who
have known the departing physical di-
rector's habits and are familiar with
his personal life at the association
building and his fondness for his pet
dog. DR.. Adams was particularly hap
by in his remarks and those who were
present were sorry to have him bring
them to an end.
Secretary Wolf of the association was
next called upon to read an obituary
Of the physical director, which proved
quite a unique surprise to both the
guest OF honor and to the rest. 1t was
humorous and created a great deal of
laughter, as Mr.. Wolf had drawn
largely upon fictitious dates for the
supposed birth and demise Of Mr.. Har-
rison. His serious comments were
duly noted and he remarked that Mr..
Harrison's type of man was unusual
and how much the association owed
to him, he said could not be realized
until in the future, when his work
would show great results.
Replying to the toast, He's a Good
Scout, Hugh Miller Of the boys depart
ment of the Y. NJ. G. A. was heard in
one of the brightest little addresses
of the evening. He stated that Mr..
Harrison was good scout in the true
accepted meaning Of the word. that
Of being a good leader in the right
direction. He hoped that it would al
ways be the same with him in the
years to come and commented upon
the remarkable feature that Mr.. Har-
rison had made so many friends DUR
ing his residence here, all of which
was tribute to his personality and
ability.
Harry Alsop Of the board Of direct
ors of the association, was the last
speaker on the regular programme. He
read thu physical directors reslgna-
ton and the resolution which had been
ance of the same. Mr.. Alsop stated
that it was with the keenest regret
that the board saw Mr.. Harrison leave
the city and his work here, which they
all appreciated, would be hard to fill,
and that their best wishes for his
future success and happiness accom-
panied him, with godspeed on his way.
In behalf of the boys who are MEM
bers of the association, Mr.. McNair
rose ostensibly to make a report, but
in reality to present Mr.. Harrison a
handsome watch. 1t was from the as
ISOLATION, and there were tears in the
eyes of several when the presenta-
ton was made.
At the conclusion of the evening,
Mr.. Harrison responded to all the
speeches which had been made about
him, and stated his thanks and appre-
citation of the kindness of all his
Fargo friends. and for the. beautiful
watch which had been presented to
him and looked forward to the time
when he could return to Fargo for a
visit among his many friends here,
for he said he had grown to love the
place and had spent many happy
months in the city, despite the fact
that he came from warmer climate
and thought at first he would never
be able to stand the deep North Da-
kota SHOWS. Now he says he doesn't
know just how he will get along with