Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11
AUGUSTA LOCALS
REV. \. E. DUNNACk
GIVEN farewell RE-
CEPT|0N MONDAY Ev'G
About 800 Greet Him on the Eve
of His Departure from Angus
ta-Is Given a Purse Of Gold
and Also Beautiful Flowers
Occasion an Enjoyable One

Monday evening in the vestry of the
Methodist church which he has served sc
long and faithfully, Rev. Henry E. Dun
mack received the parting farewell ano
God-speed of about 300 of his friends and
the members of his church. The vestry
was decorated with beautiful flowers and
an orchestra composed of Frank Dennis
Miss Emily Burbank and Ernest Hilton
furnished fine music during the opening
part Of the program. Following this q
number of Mr. Dunnack's intimate help.
ers and friends, among whom were DR.
Roberts, W. D. Hutchins, Thomas lngra-
ham and J. w. Taylor. spoke feelingly OF
his great work for the church in the past
is years, and expressed their regret al
his leaving and their best wishes for his
success at Bangor. Vocal solos, which
were greatly appreciated by the big au-
dience, were rendered by Mrs. Henry Ell
more and Mrs. Stone, and each rendered
a number of encore selections before be-
ing allowed to retire.
In the receiving line were Mr.. Dunnack
and his son George, DR.. and Mrs. E. j.
Roberts, Frank Beale, Mr.. and Mrs. b
E. Folsom, Mr.. and Mrs. George c. Lib.
ny, anu mis-. W. -. 1iotNiihS ehiN
Mrs. E. F. Beane. Mr.. Dunnack receiv-
ed his many friends with hearty good
bye handclasp and a few words of part
ing, and was presented with beautiful
bunch of violets by Miss Hazel Lyford in
behalf of the class of which Mrs. F. p
Fisher is president and leader. Later
he received a fine purse of gold from j
w. Taylor in behalf of the entire church.
and responded in few feeling words.
DIR. Roberts and Mr.. Hutchins told the
people present that the pastor who was
leaving had found the church in debt
when he came here, that he had paid of
the debt by his own efforts, had made
many needed improvements, and that
now when he is leaving the church is
clear of all financial encumbrance.
They both spoke of his faithful years
of labor for the people of the city, and
Frank G. harrington thanked Mr.. Dun
mack for his work in behalf Of the board
Of education, saying that his loss will be
severely felt by that body.
Others told Of the quiet manner in
which the pastor has assisted the poor
out of his own salary. time and again
and 1t was made very plain during the
in a quiet way in the city he has made
his field of endeavor for so many years
T. c. Ingraham. who presided throughout
the evening, also introduced Rev. c. G.
Mosher. pastor Of the Penney Memorial
church, who spoke very feelingly of his
intimate friendship with Mr.. Dunnack
and of his sorrow at his departure. say
ing that he envied the church to which
Mr.. Dunnack goes, for he knows that
they are getting one of the finest men in
the country.
In his parting address, Mr.. Dunnack
responded to the various members who
had spoken to him, saying that he
hardly felt that he deserved all the
honors that had been reaped upon him,
and that he realized that he has made
mistakes, but that it will be a shame
if the church here does not keep on
growing and expanding after he leaves.
Many Of my friends have come to me
tonight saying: 1 know the church
will fail now that you are gone,'" said
Mr.. Dunnack, and l consider that an
insult, for if the work l have done
here in all these years can be undone
as easily as that, it has indeed been in
vain" He complimented Mr.. Hutchins
for his fine work in the Sunday school,
also DR.. Roberts and Mrs. Drummond,
who he said had been a mother to him
when he most needed her aid.
He spoke Of the pleasant years he
has passed in this city, and said that
we should all be proud to live in Au-
gusta, as it is in every way city to
be proud Of, good school system, fine
government, ideal location, and the
finest people to be found anywhere. He
urged people to build a place for the
working girls of the city, who need
recreation and a place to pass their
evenings; he advocated the churchs
assisting boys to get through college
whenever that is possible, and told of
the help that he received when at
Bowdoin. He stated that he does not
advocate all ministers going into pol
tiles. but says a man should be a good
citizen first, then a preacher. He add
ed that he should probably continue to
mix in politics as much as formerly.
and that he knows that politicians as
a class are as fine men as can be found
in other walks Of life
In closing he said: practice the
teachings of Jesus, and learn to for
give quickly. You expect much from
your boys, and you must educate them,
up to the point where they can fulfill
your expectations. Get acquainted
with your neighbors, and make your
church pleasant place for the
stranger" He spoke of the fine pastor
VINO is to take his place. and urged the
people to take care Of his most val
liable attribute, his reputation, saying.
1T is the only thing a preacher has"
Mr.. Dunnack's going will leave q gan
In the ministerial ranks Of the citv
that will be slow to fill up. His work
has been widespread in it's scope and
very beneficial in it's results, and the
city to which he goes is gaining great
ly by having SO capable a man within
its bounds. The best wishes of the en-.
tire city go with Mr.. Dunnack 70 his
new work
CELEBRATES BATH BIRTHDAY