A Fraternal Greeting from Tacoma

The social reception of the First Unitarian Society, given at the church last Monday evening in honor of the new pastor, Rev. J. H. Acton, D. D., and his wife, proved a most enjoyable time. The presence of Rev. Thomas L. Eliot, D. D., of Portland, and of Rev. Alfred H. Martin, of Tacoma, with several of his parishioners, and of Hon. Ezra M. Meeker, of Puyallup, added much to the occasion. After the first hour had been consumed in introductions and social converse, the meeting was called to order and remarks were made by Mr. Joseph Shippen, who occupied the chair, and by Mr. Martin, Dr. Eliot and Dr. Acton in succession. Mrs. O. B. Simmons read a tasteful and bright original poem, and Mr. L. D. Mason, of Tacoma, presented and read a fraternal greeting from the First Free Church of Tacoma, expressing gratification at the installation of the new minister and inviting him to exchange pulpits. After refreshments, served by the Ladies' Auxiliary Society, the audience enjoyed the spirited singing of the Misses Ferguson, of Latona, who are now members of the newly organized church choir.