Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-06-11
warm WELCOME
FOR RECTOR


homecoming. After a season they
Smove away and it is rare ex-
.ception if they ever return. For
ShlImber of years, Rev. G. A. Wilson
administered to the spiritual needs
tof the parish Of Trinity Episcopal
Fchurch at Baraboo and then con-
gcluded that his work was done. He
then Iabored at OconomOwoc and
still later at Appleton, only to find
#that his task here was not finished
and now he has returned to go on
with his work.
There never was q more univer-
Ssal, more sincere, more kindly re-
eception given a rector than to Mr.
4 Wilson at the parish house on Wed
hnesday night. All the members
.were happy that he had returned
Ito Baraboo and gave him a whole
asouled greeting.
The parish house was artistically
decorated with spring blossoms and
1.-THE tables presented an inviting ap
rpcarance with a bounteouse supply
..of tempting dainties. Dinner was
4served at six thirty and following
.this a number Of brief talks were
given.
F. Fl. Horstman, the junior war;
den of the church, presided. He
said that it seemed but short
time ago that Rev Wilson was pres
ont as an honored guest at fare
well feast and the speaker assured
the minister all were eager to greet
him on his return-the welcome
was genuine. Mr.. Horstman ex..
pressed regret the senior warden
could not be present.
Mrs. Emma Davis, who has a
long record Of service in the church
greeted the honored guest as her
rector, neighbor and friend.
Orrin b. Evans, speaking for the
young people, said he looked for
ward with great pleasure to the
days when the juniors would be
able to enjoy the companionship of
the rector in social events.
Wants Social Side Developed
c. A. Hollister, member of the
high school faculty, spoke for an
organization of the young people
which would provide for the social
life Of the church. He held there
was no better place for the young
people to meet than in connection
with a church--aIWays good and
always wholesome. He would
have the members get together, to
know each other and in that way
work to q better advantage. He
spoke of being present when Dean
wins was made an assistant bis
shop and drew a valuable lesson
from the proceeding.
II l.. Halsted spoke with pleas
ure that Mr.. Wilson now returned
ito complete the work he had be-
tgun a number of years ago.
TT. Grotophorst said the church
was fortunate to have Mr.. Wilson
return.
Superintendent A G. Kingsford
predicted a long and pleasant stay
lin Baraboo for the rector a nd
ihoped the time would never come
when it would be necessary to
SAY farewell again. The best as
&sot Of town were the ministers
who put their life into their work
Rector Responds
Rev. Wilson, in responding, said
that the pleasant words spoken. in
the home, on the street, and at the
gathering in the parish house, gave
him the feeling that it was a home
coming. He was most grateful for
the kindness manifest. There are
now three months before Sept
8ember to plan work and he hoped
for a hearty response in support OF
dhe work to be done.
Many amusing Incidents were re-
lated by the speakers and some
8ively illusions made by one to
the other on The program. 1t was
one of the most delightful occas-
ions ever enjoyed by the members
and friends of the church.
The banquet was arranged AMI
Served by the ladies of the parish
The tables were decorated witt
flowers- and lighted with many
candles. The event assured Mr.
Wilson that he is most welcome
and spells for the organization the
Success it has always enjoyed.