Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-05-08
BIRTHDAY PARTY
FOR FORMER PASTOR
PRESBYTERIANS GIVE FARE
WELL TO OLD TIME RESI-
DENTS OF AUDUBON

The Presbyterian church was the
scene of a delightful gathering last
Friday evening. The occasion was
the birthday surprise on Rev. f. b.
Cousins, who was the first pastor of
the Audubon Presbyterian church
and for forty years superintendent
of the Sunday school Rev. Cous-
ms recently resigned as superinten-
dent and after giving so many of the
best years of his life. the congrega-
ton thought it fitting to hold a So
cial gathering on May End, which
was his 18th birthday anniversary.
Those present were served ice
cream and cake. At the close of
the refreshments a table on which
was a large birthday cake with rs
lighted candles, was brought into
the assembly room and placed beside
Mr. Cousins. Then Miss Mary Davis
took her place on the opposite side
of the table and in few we'll chosen
words spoke of the life of Rev.
Cousins and its influence in this
community. 1t was touching
scene but brought to the minds of
many of those present the hard and
industrious efforts Mr. Cousins had
exerted in behalf of the church. At
the close of the talk Miss Davis pre-
scented Mr.. Cousins a bouquet of
beautiful red roses and an envelope
containing $100.5O, $50 of which
was donated bv the Ladies' Aid So
ciety and the balance by personal
friends.
In accepting the tokens of esteem,
Rev. Cousins made a delightful talk
reviewing the years that have gone
down in history. When he became
pastor of the church it was but a
small struggling congregation while
today ii is strong congregation
with delightfully."- substantial place
of worship. He said he regretted to
leave the Sunday school, of which
he had been the superintendent for
forty years, but was delighted that
Miss Mary Davis had been chosen to
succeed him in the work.
Rev. VIM. Mack, pastor of the
church responded to Rev. Cousins
talk and assured him that he and
the congregation fully appreciated
all his efforts and expressed their
regrets that he felt disposed to re-
linquish the superintendent.
At this point Rev. Mack addressed
his attention to Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fl.
Cowles, who are members of the
Presbyterian church and expect to
leave Audubon soon. This came
Unexpectedly to them and they were
visibly affected as the pastor pro-
ceeded with his talk. Mr.. and Mrs
Cowles have been untiring workers
in all departments of church work
and it is matter of much regret
that they have decided to move to
California. For many years Mr..
Cowles has been an elder in the
church and held other positions of
trust. Their work in the church
and their influence in the commun-
ity4 will be greatly missed. In clos
ing his remarks Rev. Mack present.
ed each of them a Bible on which
was inscribed their names and
Compliments of the congregation of
the Presbyterian church of Audu-
bon. Iowa, May 2, 1919" The al
so received bouquet of beautiful
red roses as a gift from the congre-
cation.
The people of Audubon generally
join the Presbyterian folks in wish
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Cowles a happy So
journ in the land of sunshine and
flowers and trust that they will be
able to visit the old home town fire.
quently.