Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 January 1915 — THREE HUNDRED AT THE CHURCH BANQUET [ARTICLE]

THREE HUNDRED AT THE CHURCH BANQUET

Msn of Church Successfully Carried Out Supper With Women and Children aa Guests.

The men of the Christian church successfully carried out a novel treat to the women and children Friday evening, when three hundred persons partook of a supper prepared under the direction of the all-male committees. The men did not do the cooking, but employed three ladies to do that, 'but they dressed chickens, peeled potatoes, made slaw, set tables, served the guests, washed and wiped dishes and with a willingness that showed real pleasure in the work performed their work with commendable grace and beamed with pleasure when the women showered them with compliments. The serving was done by fifteen young men of Mr. McLain’s class, all of them dressed in white coats.

In the absence of Rev. Titus, who is with his wife and new baby in Canada, Dr. Paul C. Cumick, of Trinity M. E. church, returned thanks before the supper was started and later spoke to the large crowd in the church auditorium, impressing all with a feeling of deepest appreciation. Reports were heard from the different departments of the church and the new members were given a cordial welcome. In all respects the affair proved a most enjoyable one.