Evening journal., 1921-05-14
EPWORTH CHOIR
DINNER GUESTS

After closing the most successful
season in its history. members Of
Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church
choir were given a complimentary
banquet by Thomas H. Melvin in the
banquet hall OF the Lambros restaur-
ant last night. Mr. Melvin, who is a
trustee Of the church. has been Civ
ing these banquets annually to mem
bers Of the choir for some years.
Prof George r. King, leader OF
the choir, was toastmaster. He
called attention TO the work that has
been done for the choir by Mr.. Mel
vim. saying: There is no one In
Wilmington who has done more for
his church choir than has Mr. Mel
win. The need for a bigger and bet
ter choir was felt when the pipe or
gan was rebuilt and there is now a
membership OF So"
Before introducing Mr. Melvin,
Prof. King on behalf Of the choir,
presented him a bouquet A rising
vote Of thanks was also given him.
Mr. Melvin responded to the toast,
What Epworth Choir Has Meant to
Epworth Church" He said: with
the advent into any church OF a choir
such as Epworth's the spiritual as
we'll as the material value OF that
church is bound to increase, and in
order to get the most out OF the
church and choir, there should be
thorough understanding between
pastor and choir" Mr. Melvin re-
marked upon the big change between
the church OF yesterday and the
church today. He said the church
must be made attractive even to the
extent OF showing movies in Sunday
schools. The suggestion was heart
ily approved.
The Rev. Esell Parks Thomas.
newly appointed pastor OF the church
gave an interesting talk on THE
Choir as the Right Arm OF the Pas
tor" He thought the large audi
ences at Epworth are largely due to
the high calibre Of the choir. There
is nothing that has such uplifting
powers as the ministry OF music,
concluded Dr. Thomas
One OF the delightful features OF
the evening was the singing led by
william L. White, which included
old and popular songs. Mr.. White
and Miss Mabel Mckinley sang as
duet, Loves Old Sweet Song"
other speakers and their toasts
were. John NJ. Ferrier. president Of
the choir. "Rehearsals Of the Choir"
Mrs. Lottie Price. "Epworth Choir as
la Concert Organization" James r.
Alexander, a Civil War veteran, who
is so years OF age and one OF the old
est members OF the church, The
Popular Sunday Evening Song Ser
vices. Are They Helpful2" Harold l.
Merrick, rs the Choir a Liability or
an Asset" Miss Elizabeth c. Moore.
The Social Life OF the Church E"
William p. White, How 1 Became a
Community Song Leader, and Mem
Der OF Epworth Choir"
The menu was: Grape fruit
celery and olives; chicken-okra
soup: hlet OF sole: half roast spring
chicken; mashed potatoes. green
peas. asparagus; sliced tomato salad
ice cream. cake and coffee.
Those present were: Prof and
Mrs. George r. King, Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas NJ. Melvin, the Rev. Esell
Parks Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. John VI.
Ferrier. Mr.. and Mrs Fred c. Price.
Mrs. Raymond IT, Clark. Mr.. and
Mrs George T. Whiteside. Mrs. Lima
Jones. Mrs. Andrew Cathcart Mrs
George Moore. Mr.. and Mrs. William
p. White. Mrs. w Wimbrow. Mrs. T.
W Jakes, Mrs. Howard Crawford,
Mrs. Emma saxton, Mrs. Lilly Reeve.
Mrs. John Unkart, Mr.. and Mrs.
william Donovan. Mr.. and Mrs.
James r. Alexander. Mr and Mrs.
Lester II. Burns, Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
old l. Merrick. the Misses Mabel
! Mckinley. Alice Larosch. Gladys
Bowers. Bertha l.. Cordrey. Eliza
beth G.. Moore. Charlotte Ash. Made
line Coates. Hattie Evans. Mildred
+. Smith. Evelyn Jones. Elva Clark
Anna W. Cochran. Alice r. Dough.
erty. George A. Gibason, Herber-
Mikesell and Wallace Wimbrow.