Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 154, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 July 1914 — MANY ATTENDED FAREWELL RECEPTION [ARTICLE]

MANY ATTENDED FAREWELL RECEPTION

| Christian, Church Members Express ed Regret That Rev. Winn and Family Were to Depart. • The parlors of the Christian church .were filled Tuesday evening when a farewell reception was tendered to Rev. W. G. Winn and family. . Rev. Winn resigned from the pastorate here several weeks ago and took up his work with the Irving Park church, of Chicago. His family will Continue here until about the. first of September. He came last week to conduct the funeral of Mrs. H. J. Grow and remained until this Wednesday morning. The ladies of the Junior Aid Society decided that it would be a good time .to assemble and express their regrets at their planned departure and wish them success and' happiness in their new home. Although hurriedly prepared, there was* a large turnout and the gathering proved a delightful affair socially. The following program was carried out: Opening talk by L. H. Hamilton. Solo by Gladys Pierce. Recitation by Buddie Myers. Reading by Marian Parker. Talk by G. H. McLain. Piano solo by Selma Leopold. Recitation by Ivah Healey. Duet by J. B. Thompson and Mary Pierce. •Recitation by Ellert Kresler. Talk by Geo. H. Healey. Rev. Winn responded with a happy talk in wihich he thanked all for their kindly words of commendation and well wishes and closed by saying that he wished to urge of all one thing and that was that they should rally to the Lord’s work and give their best effort to making the labors bf his successor a splendid success. His appeal left an impression upon every one present. .Refreshments consisting of ice cream, coffee, and cake were served and all present had a most enjoyable time. Order a rubber stamp today from The Republican.