The Icelandic Canadian - 01.12.2004, Síða 32

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THE ICELANDIC CANADIAN
Vol. 59 #2
his contract, he will undoubtedly accept
this proposal. I think that none welcomes
these developments as wholeheartedly as I
do because I had become worried about
not being able to offer him any resolutions.
I praise my good luck that he has been
offered a job ridding us of him in a decent
way. Writing to you, I can reveal that I find
Rev. Halldor the most miserable minister I
have known in my whole life concerning
preaching and the ability to touch one's
feelings and heart. His imagination is poor,
and presentation of his ideas is unbearably
colourless, dry, unclear, and naive. I may
be that member of the congregation who
resents this fact the most, but I think that
all the most perceptive individuals among
us agree with me. Naturally, I refrain from
discussing this matter with most people. I
have brought it up with Bjorn and Skapti,
our best individuals, and they couldn't
agree with me more. At least the three of us
are glad to get rid of Rev. H. this easily
without being forced to state our distrust in
him as the reason for our rejecting his ser-
vices. We give him the explanation that
there are so many moving away from the
colony that there is no need for a minister.
I must admit that I have not discussed the
matter with Rev. H. because I have been of
the opinion that he cannot help this feeble-
mindness of his, and therefore, bringing it
up would only hurt him. I have attended
church regularly and urged others to do so,
but I have not learned much. I repeat, Rev.
H. is a child who needs a good father, but I
cannot become his father. I wish him all the
best, I am able to get along with him, but I
think that he is neither adding to my spiri-
tual development nor that of other mem-
bers of the congregation, and therefore I
prefer his absence. I am hoping that the
people of Minnesota will be more
impressed with him than we were because
they are not used to as high a quality as we
are. If we, your former congregation mem-
bers, manage to stick together I do hope
that you will be able to join us before long.
Next Christmas Eve there is going to be a
get together in Lundur (i.e. Icelandic
River), and my wife and I are invited. There
is a group of people in the south part of
New Iceland) sticking together and intend-
ing to settle in the N. W. T. as I mentioned
before.
This letter has become longer than I
intended, but there are always so many
things that I wish to discuss with you, dear
friends, some of which I have to omit this
time. You asked me about Mr. Taylor and
some Others. He (Mr. Taylor) has not
changed much except for his health which
is somewhat declining. He continues to
build castles in the air but his enthusiasm is
fading. He, by the way, is in favour of the
transfer. He himself intends to move. He
still collects his salary and he is as generous
as ever. Poor soul! I do respect him highly
in spite of his shortcomings. He is such a
good, loyal, and well intentioned person.
W. Hearn is presently Taylor's aid taking
care of 13 calves and himself. John Hearn
went home to Ottawa this fall - that was
good riddance. Wm. Taylor has taken land
in N.W.T. He is fine, and he does not
regret anything except failing to kiss you,
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