Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-12-17
SIXTIETH CELEBRATION OF
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
BY ONE PRESENT

the services of the day. Much, how
ever, to the regret of the committee
on arrangements. Dr. S. n. wilson,
who was pastor for seven years, could
not be present.
From the point of view of the wealth
err, Sunday was an exceedingly beauti
full day, and in this respect the church
considered itself highly favored. AT
the morning worship, poem, which
had been written by DR.. S. N. Wilson
as his part of the program, was read
by Mr.. B. A. Benson. Then DR.. w. o.
Carrier preached a sermon on the
fitting theme "Vision for Service" He
related the incidents attending his
coming to Wausau, and he told how
the immense possibilities of the work
appealed to him. That he entered the
open door of opportunity, we know,
for the fruits of his work abide. We
have this beautiful church edifice, but
there are congregations, and churches,
and chapels, in other places, which are
the result of his endeavor.
At this service Mr.. West read the
Scripture, and Mr.. Duer offered the
prayer. The benediction being pro-
nounced by DR.. Carrier
The afternoon of the day was given
up to visits to the various Mission
Sunday Schools, and a well prepared
program was carried out with one ex-
ception. The deeply drifted snow pre-
vented the trip to the town of Maine.
At the other Sunday Schools, Hull
Memorial, Mary Poor Memorial, and
Underwood Memorial, the visiting pas
tors spoke, congratulating the workers
on the progress they had made, and
recalling incidents which TRANSFERRED
during their term of leadership. At
each place the brethren were greeted
by large and enthusiastic groups of
people, and the messages they gave
were highly appreciated.
At the evening service, Mr.. West,
a former associate pastor was the
| first speaker, his theme being, "The
Supremacy of the Spiritual" He went
on to say that the most vivid and en-
during memories we cherish are those
pertaining to the spiritual life. His
text was from Hebrews, the words
being, Remember them which had
the rule over you" He spoke of the
place of the pastor, and his relation to
the life of the individual, and paid a
tribute to former pastors of the Wau-
sau church for their devotion to the
word of God, and to the truth as it is
in Christ Jesus.
Mr.. Duer took as his theme Some
lessons from the world war" He saw
in the war, not failure, but rather a
triumph of christianity. Spiritual
farces were being released and en-
| phasiZed, and men were being called
| upon to take their stand for the right.
| There could be no neutrality, either in
| regard to the war, or in regard to that
other conflict of right against wrong.
In words intensely earnest, he CALI
| ed upon the congregation to come out
definitely for Jesus Christ, and to
maintain their devotion to Him against
all odds.
This service closed with prayer by
| DR.. Williams, and the singing of
America" the benediction being pro-
nounced by Mr.. Duer.
The choir, under the leadership of
| Mrs. Sisson, contributed many beauti-
full numbers during the services, and
this added much to the power and the
inspiration of the occasion.
| In addition to the addresses in the
Mission Sunday Schools, the visiting
brethren also addressed the Adult
Bible Glasses of the Sabbath school,
and spoke in all the departments dur
| ing the Sunday school session. At
| Christian Endeavor, in the evening,
there was present very choice repre-
sentation of the young people of the
| con aggregation, and they listened to a
message from DR.. Carrier on the theme
Study to show myself approved unto
| Cod a workman that needeth not to
be ashamed, rightly dividing the word
| of Truth"
| On Monday evening at six o'clock,
| the former pastors and members of
| the official boards of the church, with
their wives, were entertained at sup
per by Mr.. and Mrs. S. M. Quaw. This
was an occasion of great JOY After
| the supper DR.. Williams, at toastmast-
| er, called for addresses form Mr.. West,
| Mr.. Duer, DR.. Carrier, and also from
Ruling Elder F. P. Stone, and Mr..
Flieth, and Mr.. Bissell of the Board
of Trustees. Mr.. Montgomery also
gave an address paying a glowing
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| church in its relation to the nations
life and history. Mr.. and Mrs. Quaw
| received very hearty vote of thanks
| from all present for their very kind
ly and gracious recognition Of the oc-
casion
After supper reception was held in
the church parlors, and considering
the inclement weather was very well
| attended. At this time music was
furnished by a ministerial quartet,
consisting of DR.. Williams, Mr.. West,
Rev. Richard Evans of the M E.
church, and Mr.. Duer. They sang two
| numbers, 1.-THE Church in the Valley by
the Wild Wood" and "My Anchor
Holds" These numbers were very
| highly appreciated, and people felt that
they would like to see such combina-
ton perpetuated, which wish, of course
| is vain.
Looking back over these hours OF
privilege, we feel that there should be
in our hearts the note of praise for
what God had done for us. Faithful
men have been our leaders, and the
spirit of the fine cooperation has al
ways characterized the relation of
pastor and people. At the present
hour. the church has the largest men,
bership in its history, and it is be-
ing wisely and nobly led by Rev. d.
j. Williams, Pm. D., D. D., who also
is ably sustained in all his work, by
the excellent support of that noble
and gracious lady, Mrs. Williams.
Historical.
Pastors of the church for sixty
years:
Rev. Chas. F. Halsey.. .lS58-1S63
D. Stevens ....... 1858 1869
Jacob Patch .......... 1874
Henry Farwell. .1874-1S75
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