The Monett times., 1921-04-01
HONOR DEPARTING
MINISTER and WIFE
Methodist Congregation Give Fare
well Supper for Rev. and Mrs.
King. 600 People are Served.

The Methodist congregation gave q
farewell supper for Rev. and Mrs. j.
F. King, Wednesday evening at the
church basement. Not only the en-
tire Methodist congregation, but many
other friends were present and it is
estimated that six hundred persons
were served.
Characteristic of his kindness and
appreciation, Mr.. King refused to sit
down to the meal until three of the
faithful women workers, who always
waited on others and as he said,
"Never ate at the first table," were
summoned from the kitchen to take
places at his table. These were Mrs.
ID. d. Parsons, Mrs. r. B. Kyler anu
Mrs. B. P. McCaslin, who have served
as presidents of the Ladies Aid So
ciety during Mr.. Kings pastorate.
The meal was excellent and az
though there was such a large crowd
there was an abundance of food for
everyone. During the serving, music
was furnished by Peyton Gulick on
the violin and Prof. Peterson at the
piano.
After supper the people assembled
in the church auditorium, which was
filled with friends, who had met to
gexpress their regret at the leaving OF
Mr.. and Mrs. King, who have won the
love of all Monet people.
The meeting was presided over by
F. P. Sizer, who paid beautiful tribute
to Mr.. King as man, emphasizing
his common sense" which was so
uncommon. George j. c. Wilhelm,
Y. NJ, c. A. Secterary, spoke, men
tioning the steadfastness Of purpose
which characterized Mr.. Kings life
here.
S. A. Chapel, mayor OF Monett, paid
tribute to the broadminded unselfish-
ness Of the pastor. Other speeches
were made by r. A. Gardner, C. e.
Whitlatch and j. H. Quick, in which
the manlineas, fliendliness, common
sense and the godliness of the man
We're the theme.. > &
Mrs. Il. H. kyler, for many years
president of the Aid Society, in IN
appropriate speech, Fnresented Mrs.
King with handsome, well appointed
travelling bag to which Mrs. King
gracefully responded. F. P. Sizer,
with his usual eloquence, presented
Mr.. King with a beautiful electrical
reading lamp.
Mr.. King then took the floor and
with his usual modesty, told of what
he had hoped to accomplish when he
came to Monett, the main idea being
to bring men to see Christ in every
day life.
Mr.. King is a lover of nature and
outdoor sports and his fishing trips
with members of his congregation and !
other citizens has resulted in bringing
him in close touch with their hopes |
and aspirations in such way that |
they We're able to work together in /
harmony to accomplish these things. |
While each speech given was full |!
of eulogy for Nh. King and his excel /
lent wife, no one felt that too much |
had been said, for the work accom-
phshed speaks for their character
and efficiency.
At the beginning of the service the |
audience sang "Blest be the Tie" I
with Prof. Peterson at the organ and |
Peyton Gulick with violin. Mr.. Gulick
touched the hearts of all with his
beautiful rendition of "Abide With /
Me-" on the violin. The meeting
closed with the congregational sing
ing of "God be with you Till we
Meet Again." and handshaking ana 1
goodbyes.
While Monett will miss Mr.. King IN
many ways the citizens are glad that
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