Centennial history of the First Presbyterian church of Easton, Pennsylvania : 1811-1911 . ntirely different view points. It was an evening to beremembered as one, full of fresh knowledge and a new visionof the growth and stability of our denomination in this com-munity. Many of the sons returned to pay tribute to her pastand to tell of their experiences while with the mother of her children, now men well advanced in years, answer-ed the invitation to be present, among them, was the Rev. DavidTully, who was a member of our church in 1843. This venerableman of God, was a marvel, a ma
Centennial history of the First Presbyterian church of Easton, Pennsylvania : 1811-1911 . ntirely different view points. It was an evening to beremembered as one, full of fresh knowledge and a new visionof the growth and stability of our denomination in this com-munity. Many of the sons returned to pay tribute to her pastand to tell of their experiences while with the mother of her children, now men well advanced in years, answer-ed the invitation to be present, among them, was the Rev. DavidTully, who was a member of our church in 1843. This venerableman of God, was a marvel, a man of splendid parts. At thegreat age of 94 years, he was still as fresh and nimble as a wellpreserved man of 60 years. Tall and erect, with his mentalpowers still intact he delivered an address that captivated hisaudience. They were reluctant to have him close his brief talk,which was entirely reminiscent. Wednesday evening, the nth, was Roll Call ]\reeting, whichwith our church is an annual affair. At this service tender refer-ence was made to the members who were taken awav bv death. The First Presbyterian Church 1911. 47 during- the past year. INIusic and the address were of a charac-ter befitting the occasion. Rev. Francis S. Haines, our formerpastor, presented a very beautiful, colored glass window to thechurch, in behalf of the donors, Mrs. Emma S. Reynolds andMrs. Frederick E. Geiser, as a memorial to their mother E. Stout, who was a most devoted member of the OldFirst. For many years she taught as principal of the primarydepartment of the Sunday School, and was greatly beloved byall her associates in the work. Her gentle disposition and lovingthought of her Church, were ever present with her. The sub-ject of the Memorial, The Nativity, was well chosen, for ittypifies her faith to which she held so unfalteringly during herentire life. One of the very delightful services held during the week wasthe meeting on Thursday night. It was a most appropriateclosing of th
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