greet one another familiarly on the street, and on the other hand, it
is large enough to lose all sense of loneliness after one has become
somewhat acquainted. The large-hearted hospitality of the people of
Pella has been abundantly manifested in their wonderful reception of the
Synod of the Reformed Church of America. -- A. Oltmans, President of
Synod.

The City of Pella, beautiful for location, carries an atmosphere that is
so much its own, for one forgets that he is in the West, and feels as
though he might be in a prosperous New English town. How refreshing it
is to go about such a fine city of homes, and feel that pure religion,
the religion of the fathers is so much a part of the life of the people
of Pella. One feels the spirit of Old Central, and sees in the faces of
the students the character that is the outgrowth of the culture of the
heart as well as the evening of the word and of the body. In the picture
gallery of memory the memories of Pella, Iowa, will be one of the most
beautiful pictures of life. God prosper Pella and Old Central. --
Charles William Roeder, Flatlands, Long Island.

I have been asked to give in a few words my impression of Pella. Coming
for the first time to a City West of the Mississippi, coming as a Yankee
brought up in the atmosphere of New England but having spent my entire
ministry in New York state, I was simply overwhelmed by the magnificient
[sic] and gracious hospitality of Pella. Homes that are beautiful within
and without, hosts and hostesses most gracious and hospitable, a spirit
of wise hearted, genuine Christian hospitality prevails the entire
community. Such volunteer singing as the men and women of the chorus
furnished, is a treat. You have no longer left us guessing, life is
wholesome and worthwhile and I shall go back East with some of the
pleasantest and happiest memories of my life. -- Dr. Seeley.

I have been attending sessions of the General Synod of the Reformed
Church for some twenty-five years and can confidently say that I have
never known one more genuinely enjoyable than that just concluding at
Pella.

The immense sweetness of this "Spotless town" of the West invites that
of the best hope towns of New England. The offering of the arrangements
and entertainment of delegates has won the admiration of us all. The
warm-hearted hospitality and uncomparable [sic] friendliness of everyone
in Pella has done us all good. We are glad that the General Synod came
to Pella and we shall ever hear with satisfaction of the prospects we
confidently believe awaits Pella and its splendid institution, Central
College. -- T. H. Mac Kinzie.

Space will not permit me to give all my favorable impressions concerning
this delightful town. I find in the people of Pella all the qualities
that make for good citizenship everywhere. They are friendly, hospitable
and kind. That they build for the future is evidenced by their broad and
beautiful streets and avenues, the splendid trees planted everywhere,
their fine homes and business places, their stately institution of
learning, and last and best of all their many churches dedicated to the
Service of the Almighty God. I also find in the people of Pella the old
fashioned ideals of life we love, but which are fast disappearing in the
rush and stress of modern life, high ideals of life, well worthy of
their Holland Ancestors, who served well their day and generation and
have passed on to their reward.

I find in Pella a "sweet and blessed country," which I shall not forget.
-- George Tiffany.

Pella has certainly done it up brown. I knew that would be the case.
Past experience and an acquaintance running back to twenty years ago
gave me