The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1912-10-31
CHURCH PASSES RESOLUTIONS
Members of Congregation of First Con-
gregational Church Praise Retiring
Minister for Work Done During His
Ten Years Passionate in the City.

More than three hundred people
representing the different churches
and various interests in the city gath
cred at the reception rendered by the
First Congregational Church and So
ciety and young people s organizations
to Rev. Edgar T. Farrill in the church
parlors last evening. 1t was a SPLEEN
did tribute to the retiring pastor who
leaves the first of November for his
new home in Milwaukee. The parlors
were beautifully decorated and the
music of the evening was delightfully."-
rendered by Miss Natalie Theirs with
the violin, Mrs. Fred Perkins as solo
ist and the Girls Guild Glee Club.
Miss Catherine Williams, president of
the Christian Endeavor Society pre-
scented Mr. Farrill with an elegant
sTver casserole, handsomely inscribed.
Miss Lauretta Dibble, president of the
Girls Guild presented their departing
leader with a goodly sum of money
all in gold. Miss Marion Maloney
presented Miss Marion Farrill in
behalf Of the MILDLY Girls with
handsome necklace of gold with gem
pendant. Mrs. Farrill was the re-
cipient Of lovely floral gifts from the
ladies.
The Boy Scouts and friends give
Mr.. Farrill, scoutmaster, reception
this evening.
The First Congregational Church
and Society have presented Mr.. Far
rill with the following testimonial:
Resolution.
Whereas, The Rev. Edgar T. Farrill,
pastor of this church, has presented
his resignation and has requested that
such resignation take effect not later
than November 1st next, and
Whereas, The church and society by
vote thereon has accepted his resigna-
tion in accordance with his expressed
wish, now, therefore
Be 1t Resolved, That in accepting
the resignation of Mr.. Farrill, the
church and society collectively and in
dividually express to Mr.. Farrill their
warmest regard for himself and family
and the deepest appreciation of his
and their work in the church and
community.
During the ten years of Mr.. Far
rill s pastorate of this church he has
labored zealously, faithfully and pray
erfulIy to build up the church to it's
highest degree of usefulness and to
advance the Kingdom throughout it's
membership and in the community at
large. He has never faltered at the
call of duty and in the face Of dis
couragement has inspired all with
cheerfulness and hope.
His sermons have been thoughtful
and vigorous and his organization
work among the young people has been
highly successful. He has inspired
the boys and girls to highest ideals
Of manhood and womanhood and in
the charitable and benevolent work in
the church and community he has tax
en- a leading part. His wife and farni-
ly have been his devoted co-workers
in all departments Of church work and
their beautiful home life has through
it's influence added much to the social
life of the church.
We sincerely regret that it becomes
necessary to release Mr.. FarriIl from
this pastorate where he has labored
so earnestly and devotedly and we
pray that he may be prosperous in his
new field of service, and rejoice in
ever increasing usefulness.
May the Masters benediction rest
upon Mr.. Farrill and his family, and
may their lives be blessed in richest
measure.