The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-11-22
REcEPTIoN TUESDAY EyENING

One of the most delightful occas-
ions the First Methodist church ever
had was the reception rendered by
the church under the direction of the
local department of the Missionary
Society Tuesday night in honor of
the return of their pastor for anoth-
er year. Mrs. H. r. Rose, who had
charge of the arrangements and her
committee had everything beautifully
arranged and the entertainment was
delightful one.
The guests began arriving at 7:30
and were met at the door Of the par
Tors of the church by the reception
committee, Mrs. j. H. Flippin, Mrs.
John Y. Peete, Mrs. H. R. Rose and
Mrs. N. C. Brown. The guests were
then carried to the receiving line,
where they were presented to Rev.
and Mrs Clark. Rev. and Mrs. Han
cock, Rev. and Mrs. A. w. Russell,
pastor of the second church, Rev.
and Mrs. ]. A. Kelley Brother Kelly
is the new pastor of the Covington
circuit and Mrs. G. A. Girdner (ME
Girdner is the newly elected superin-
tendent of the Sunday school). After
the guests had all arrived an enjoy
able program of music was render
ed by the choir - an instrumental
duet by Mesdames w. 7. and G. w.
Hamilton, two vocal numbers by Mr.
Grady Kelley and duet by Mrs. W.
w, Sale and Mr.. Grady Kelley.
Mr.. H. R. Rose, who acted as mas
ter of ceremonies, then stated to the
large company that had gathered to-
gether in the informal reception to
welcome our pastor, Rev. Robt. A.
Clark, and his family another year.
He stated that words of welcome
would be brought from different
parts of the church. One by one he
happily introduced the following who
all made made very timely remarks
welcoming the pastor to the church
another year: Mr., J. H. Flippin. in
behalf or the Board Of Stewards; Mr..
G. A. Girdner, in behalf Of the Sun
day school; Mr.. G. A. Elam, in be-
half of the Epworth League; Mrs.
N. C. Brown, IN behalf Of the choir;
Mrs. John Y. Peete, In behalf Of the
women Of the church. Mr.. A. B.
Cobb was then asked to speak in
behalf Of the business men Of the
town, which he did in a most happy
manner. assuring the pastor that the
business men Of Covington were de-
lighted that he had been returned
Rev r. r. Walker, pastor Of the First
Presbyterian church; was called upon
to speak Ii hshslf of the other pas
tors and churches Of the town. He
made very brotherly, cheerful
speech. assuring Mr.. Clark that the
other pastors and churches were as
glad to have him returned to Cow
ingt0n as were his own people, and
assured the audience that Mr.. Clark
was as much beloved by the people
Of other churches as he was by his
own congregation.
After all these had spoken then the
pastor was called upon to defend him
self. He made very feeling re-
Spouse to the words, of welcome, as
surfing all that he and his family
were delighted to be in Covington an
other year, and stated that he want
ed his life to count not only for the
strengthening of the Methodist
church, but for the advancement of
the community's interest in every
way possible.
All were then invited by the ladies
to go into the dining room below,
where hot chocolate and waters were
served and enjoyable fellowship was
experienced. While in the dining
room Rev. J. Mack Jenkins, pastor
of Clinton, KY, who was present,
spoke some words, as did also Rev.
and Mrs. T. L. Hancock. Mrs, R. A.
Clark and Rev. j. A. Kelly. Every
one present seemed to have happy,
Jolly good time, and the only thing
lacking was that every member Of
the congregation was not present.
There were several hundred present.
however. and this was one Of the hap
pest and most enjoyable occasions
the church has ever had. **