The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1921-03-26

They preach the Cross, the Blood
Atonement, etc. Brother Bosch is
clear on all fundamentals. And
last, he has been real companion
unto me in the Gospel. We
have worked together in Christian
love. His fellowship has been Sus-
tanning and inspiring to me. Yes:
he may have some pecullarllleS'
| should be afraid of him If ne
did not have. We differ in some ,
matters, but we try TO be big
enough to know that this is per-
miSSable between real Christian |
souls, and still love each other, He
is a fine yoke-feiiow."
"AIl | say Of brother Bosch,
! can just as cheerfuily say con-
cerning Mrs. Bosch. She is a real
minister's wife. But few can truly
appreciate just what that means.
| dream, | prophecy for them a
great and fruitful future. My
prayers shall follow them ever.
May the God of all grace ever
keep them and use them"
Rev. Weldon then introduced
Prof. F.. B. Mitchell, principal OF
the Welsh High School, who
spoke of Mr.. BoSch'S work and in
fIuence in the school. He review
ed his work as a teacher and show
ed the moral influence such man
has in this important position.
; Two years ago." said Mr.. Nit
chell, Owing to a shortage OF
school teachers everywhere, a va
cancy was caused in the Welsh
school. i nthe way of a trained
Manual Training teacher. No one
! was in sight. 1t looked as though
this place might have to 80 UNI
filled. Brother Bosch was consult
ed and solicited. He very kindly
consented to serve until other ar
rangements could be made. To the
, perfect satisfaction all he served
Tout The entire uneXpired year. The
following year the same situation
arose. After many efforts to Sc
cure some one to fill the place, it
still being untitled, brother Bosch
was asked and again he kindly
stepped in and very acceptably
filled The place until regular
: teacher could be secured. | cannot
tell how much that was worth to
Welsh. Besides making a splendid
teacher, his CONSTANT life and
example before the young people
was highly valuable. 1t was in
Strumental in bringing about a
better state of morale in the
school"
Mr.. Elmer Harris, a young man
representing the Boy Scouts and
young people in general made a
very appropriate talk of the work
of Rev. Bosch as Scout Master and
a leader of young men. He showed
very clearly how greatly this
work is needed in Welsh, what a
delicate task il is, and how that
only a few are capable of doing
such. Mr.. Harris gave a brief out
line of the Y. NJ. c. A., concerning
the Boy Movement. He told a
little of The possibilities of the
Hi-Y Clubs, The Employed Boys
Clubs, etc. He paid high tribute to
Rev. Bosch for the fine work he
had established in this respect.
and expressed a strong desire to
see it go forward until the Rev.
Bosch'S most sanguine hopes may
be fully realized, if, even in after
years.
These talks were we'll inter
Speared with a sense of spice.
Some catchy anecdotes were given
to keep the occasion from becom-
ing too serious.
The music of the evening was
some of the best. Miss Edwina
Rogers, as is always true when
she plays, delighted the audience
with her violin. The Mems chorus
also, gave one splendid selection.
The service closed by standing
and all singing, "BleSt be the tie
that Binds" after which Rev. We'll
don offered the benediction..
1t was quite awhile after the
dismissal before the crowd was
gone. 1t seemed that all wanted to
tget chance to shake hands with