The Lamar register., 1914-11-04
METHODISTS HOLD BRILLIANT
LEVEE FOR NEW PASTOR
Rev. and Mrs. E. Brace are HOnOred
Guests at Big Reception


his duties as pastor of the First
Methodist church last Sunday, and
Mrs. Brace were honored guests at
reception and supper given in the par
lors of the church, Beretania and Vic
toria streets, last night by members
Of the congregation.
Practically the whoia cong. cation
was present to meet and welcome the
new pastor and his charming wife.
Many Honolulu clergym.n ana others
prominent in church work were also
there to extend aloha to their fellow
clergyman.
The parlors were nicely decorated
with male and flowers and presented
a very charming scene. John McTag-
CART presided as master of ceremonies
and toastmaster and under his super
vision a pleasant evening was spent
by all. The supper was served by
the members of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of the church and was thorough
ly enjoyed.
The musical and literary program of
the evening was opened with piano
solo by Miss Ruth Sutherland, which
was applauded heartily.
An address of welcome to the pas
tor and Mrs. Brace was made in be-
half of the Ladies' Aid society by its
president, Mrs. Edwin A. Cooper.
Frederick A. Edgecomb welcomed the
new pastor in behalf of the Epworth
league, as did Edwin A. Cooper, as
sistant superintendent, in behalf of
the Sunday school of the church. in
behalf of the official board Of the
church, r. H. Trent welcomed Rev.
Mr.. Brace and Mrs. Brace.
Mrs. William H. Frye sang solo,
81 Hear a Little Thrush at Eve"
which was SO well received that she
was compelled to sing as an encore,
"A Little Irish Girl"
In behalf of the church membership
C. B. Ripley welcomed the guests of
honor. Rev. ]. w. Wadman, repre-
senting the temperance interests Of
the city, also made an address of well
come.
In behalf of the Methodist workers
in Hawaii, Rev. DIR. William H. Frye
welcomed Mr.. and Mrs. Brace to their
new field Of activities. Rev. David
Carey Peters Of the Christian church
also welcomed the guests in behalf of
the pastors of Honolulu.
Led by John McTaggart, all present
arose and sang blessed be the Tie
That Binds"
In responding to all the welcomes
extended to him and to Mrs. Brace,
the new pastor made himself at home.
He spoke of the serious side of life,
of the work that is expected of him
in his new field, of his hopes and de-
sires and asked the hearty cooperation
Of all. Mr.. Brace fell easily into the
good graces of his audience, who gen.
erously applauded him when he made
his points tell and laughed with him
when he departed from the serious
and took up the less material side
Of human nature.
Following MIR. Braces remarks all
those present shook hands with the
new pastor and Mrs. Brace and made
themselves acquainted. There was, on
the whole, as little formality as was
possible, the affair taking on the ap-
pearance Of great family gathering.
While the addresses of welcome were
being made the children of the con-
grgation assembled themselves across
the street in Thomas square where
they injoyed themselves with games.
Among the clergymen and other
church workers present were Rev. A.
A. Ebersole, Rev. d. C. Peters, Rev
DR.. William H. Frye, Rev. DR.. W. p.
Ferguson, Rev. Mr.. Motokawa, Rev. j.
Rudolph Zurbuchen, Paul Super, sec
rotary of the Y. NJ. c. A., and John
Martin.
Rev. Mr.. Brace came to Honolulu
from Lamar, Colorado, where he was
pastor of the First Methodist church
The pulpit of the local church had
been temporarily filled for some time
by Rev. DIR. William Fl. Frye. super
Misunderstanding of the Methodist
mission in Hawaii.-Honolulu (Ha-
;-I Alrar<ioo,.