Arizona republican., 1917-10-19
NEW PASTOR IS
 GIVEN WELCOME
 T0 CHARGE HERE

] George M. Lehigh, and his family. a very pleasant and cordial reception Tuesday night The church was beau u1aIly decorated, and large number were present. Dr. J. WiX Thomas pre- sided.
 Dr. Ray Clarkson IIarker pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, l welcomed Dr Lehgh in q pleasing speech. He told some snappy stories to accentHate his points,
 He Was followed by Rev. ]. F. Mc- Courtney who declared he had looked up statistical and historical data and found the new pastor to be q great | man. In fact the initials C. M stand i Tor Great Man, and the name in full is Great Man Lehigh The speaker pre- dicted splendid work and successful pastorate for Dr. Lehigh. Mrs White, q stranger in Phoenix | made an interesting and patriotic five minute address in, (which she effective ly urged the audience to purchase the new Liberty bonds to the full limit of l their ability. One verse of America" was sung
 Andrew Downing, who is widely ac- claimed as the state poet of Arizona, | then reclted the following lines, writ | ten for the occasion:
 Dr. lehigh and His Church ! never was rendered a pastoral charge | I'm rhythmic eXhorter of sinners 1 at large; The press is my pulpit, preach with 1 the pen, In 'avlnsn's small way, to the chiI- :! dren of men. So, perhaps. 'twere presumption, if 1 counsel gave How q church should be run, or a par son behave. But l frankly confess l am glad to be here To add what I can to the welcome and cheer That greet your new pastor. wife, chil- dren and all;
 l am glad that he came in response to your call And this bold assertion I venture to make,- Neither he, nor this people made any mistake
 Some of us have noted how well he can preach,
 How broad is his culture, how ample his speech.
 How true is his logic, his doctrine how sound,
 How his well-spring of humor be-
 
 And nothing, I'm sure, can his hearers excuse
 Or give them inducement to sleep in
 their pews.
 Some of us, like some of the medical
 tribe
 Never swallow the doses we like to prescribe
 Even so-but I fain would be candid
 and just,
 And cavil at naught till find that must.
 Your churchly connections are fash
 toned to hold
 A growing, large flock in their shell
 tering fold.
 Dr. Lehigh will meet all your needful
 demands,
 If you will but strengthen, and hold
 up his hands; 4 stranger. he comes to a field that is
 new,
 When the harvest is white, and the
 reapers are few; He wisely will lead you, and teach you
 alright
 How your soul-life should rise to |,
 loftier height. And now, in conclusion. trust you
 may be
 From strife, and contention, un-
 troubled and free; Pure minded and godly, fraternal and
 true
 While you do with q will what youI
 hands find to do, Till preacher, and people, win final re-
 ward,
 And joy evermore in the smile of the
 Lord. These verses called forth such an in- sistent encore that MT Downing re- minded his hearers that he was tt blame, perhaps, for his first infliction but they were bringing upon themselve. the second one. He then gave the fol lowing lines:
 Food Conservation (As seen by a little girl aged ten) When daddy talks to ma and me, About the war, he says, says he,- That MT. Hoover is the man Who has devised splendid plan That will at length our power increase And bring us victory and peace; A rule from which we must not swerV, Its import is Conserve, Conserve." My daddy seems to think it means A meager modicum of beans; A scant supply of tender meat, And bread, and dainties made o
 wheat:
 With sugar too, and gravy fats, When prices climb like acrobats- All this, as Hoover has revealed. To keep our soldiers in the field l have patriotic soul,
 But I resent this Food Control" l crave deughnut now and then, Despite the needs of fighting men; A sandwich. filled with cheese, or han Some generous spreads of mother
 jam,
 More pie and cake, yet even so, Our meals still poor and poorer groy My daddy is big. wise man. I mean to help him all can: My brother Joe to war must eo- I would do anything for Joe But oft my wants my needs transcend And don't seem to comprehend How waste destroys. and saving wins I'm mighty glad am not twins! Messrs Burley and Raymond eae rendered an acceptable solo, being at companied by Miss Naomi Reed ar Mrs. Eugene White. The music w: applauded and other selections we