The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13

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the appreciation which expressed II.
self strenuously.
Prof. w. A. Hustead spoke as fol.
lows: II shall never forget these
meetings. I want especially to say
that during Mr.. McKinley's stay with
rs, we have learned to love him. He
has brought sunshine to our town and
to our schools. don't know how we
will get along without him to take
part in what we do. The High school
and grades over here went to express
our well wishes. think It might be
well for all who wish to express ap-
probation and thanks to Mr.. McKin.
ley to rise in a body. That's fine.
Thank you. Sit down. Now Prof. Nc
Kinley, come up here want to pre-
sent this watch to you as proof Of our
high esteem"
Director Mckinley seemed stunned.
He looked at the beautiful watch a
noment and then he said: cts twelve
minutes past eight. l never was SO
surprised in my life. do want to say
this, however: II only by your COM
ing every night, knew you appreciat-
ed anything have done. appreciate
greatly the beautiful watch you have
so kindly bought for me. have given
you the best service l knew anything
about-the best Of my energy" The
choir started God be with you til
we meet again." and without music
this last message was given to the
leader. 1t was a touching parting
song.
Announcements were made as fol-
lows: Rev. Charles F. Eddy, of the
Baptist church, announced Sunday
school and church as usual Sunday at
his church and stated that all who had
accepted Christ would be given a
chance to receive their membership
Sunday. Si1-thirty was young peo-
pies meeting and 1880 was the time
for evening service again.
Rev. Lawson announced ten days
continued revival service at his
church beginning tonight. He said he
was not doing 1t for spite against the
other preachers but because he
thought 1t was needed for his people.
Sunday school and church were to be
as usual there with q special meeting
for boys and girls from s to is years
OF age at $3.50 Sunday afternoon. Jur.
ior Christian Endeavor will start
again at $3.50 and evening service at
1890.
Rev. Wells announced meeting of
the Finance committee at seven Fri.
day evening and at eight meeting
OF the official board, preparatory for
quarterly conference. Sunday school
and church will be at the usual hours.
There will not be much preaching
Sunday morning as hearty welcome
will be given all new converts. Those
who have expressed preference for any
church outside Of the three on the
East side will be helped toward their
choice. Epworth League will begin
again at $3.50 and the Sunday evening
service will be held as usual. DR..
Archibald Moore will be the preacher
There will be Bible class at the
Community House tonight at 1880 and
q very good program has been planned
with Rev. R. J. Yoak the preacher.
Rev. Eddy spoke earnestly of the
services which ended last evening. He
spoke Of the excellent cooperative
spirit Of the three East side churches
and OF the fine weather which had
helped make the meetings a success.
He thanked the members Of the Dia.
mond street church for the use Of THEN
church. He thanked the janitors who
kept the building In comfortable con.
dition, the ushers for giving their time
and the personal workers for their ula.t
firing efforts. He especially thanked
the choir and the orchestra, and Prof.
Mckinley for his gracious. genial
Christianity. He thanked The West
Virginian and The Times for giving
such large space to all the meetings
in this way helping many who could
not attend all the services. Much Is
due the teachers Of the schools and
the generous offerings each evening
are greatly appreciated.
Prof. Mckinley had a word to say:
The East side never had three better
preachers than It has now" There
was some thunderous clapping. Every
one Of them has stood pat for his own
church and his own congregation but
you couldn't tell which was which.
It has been the best cooperative spir-
1t ever saw. Don't forget-The East
Side for Christi"
Miss Bertha Dilgard sang "Just as
/ AM" very beautifully.
Anexperience meeting followed with
many people on their feet in a mo-
ment, one by one. Sometimes two
spoke at once. Often several stood
waiting ready to speak as soon as
some one else had finished. Just a
word or two was spoken and most Of
the expressions were thanks for the
good received through the meetings.
Several asked for prayers to help them
In the new life. A number wanted
help to keep. them from backsltding.
One girl said this was her second start
and she trusted she would hold out.
Even the young boy and girl converts
spoke q word or two shyly.
Rev. Wells called It a popcorn
meeting and all over the church
even to the gallery in the Sunday
school room, men, women and young
people arose. One woman asked for
prayers for her husband in France SO
that when he returned, her home
might be happy one. Rev. Wells
said: III you want happiness and
low. this n the wnv tn find IL. Ifthern