Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-01-22
For The O,iord Democrat

Nix. EDITOR Las, Thursday, the l'.h
inst. was very pleasant day. II was in.
tenscly - to every ono for that reason but
particularly interesting TO me for reasons
beside that. On about the noon OF that
bright day, a group OF females to the num-
bsr Of sixteen, daughters OF those helping to
compose my parish, were seen coming to-
ward my house with elastic step aud cheer.
lul countenancc. They came with singing
too. as though tho obrct toward which
they moved was a grateful one, singing WIN
cheerful voice, Pres. onward press on
ward! the day j. now breaking &c
They continued this song To my door. where
they paused. Here, through ono OF their
numbers, they addressed tue as follows "By
the request Of thcsa ladies, Dear Sir, and
acting as their organ, ! present you the-e
articles Of food, as a small token Of respect
Tor YOU a. a minister Of the gospel. Please
accept them. and with them our strongest
desire Tor your personal happiness and your
long continuance with us rs q Christian
minister" To this kind address ! respond.
ed from tho door step OF my house, IN such
words as | could command at the time. |
was taken on surprise and might not eI.
pres by them all | could have done ON more
mature reflection. Bot Twas thankful. |
am quite sure. and IL my words expressed
what intended, they certainly went u that
point. Aftcr my response the ladies passed
Immediately into the house The young
men present transferred the presents they
brought to my store-room, which proved to
be barrel Of the beet flour, kes contain
ing four OF five gallons Of lnolasscs, together
with tea and sugar Of considerable amount.
The conception and execution Of this whole
affair was exceedingly happy. 10 say that
il was we'll done would not be enough. Is
merit. more expressive style of representa-.
ton than this. Il has been repeatedly said
by persons present, It was ingcniousIy' no.
bly done. IL was female scene through.
out and every part Of it well performed and
attractive. Miss Alloy, who spoke for the
ladies had difficult, delicate part To per-
torn, hut she met il with a modes:y OF APP
pcarance, and fitness VI manner such as
are seldom SURPASSED, and in regard to ner
associates. il a painter hal been present aud
wished to pencil the lincanenis Of female
beauty as they glow from the fresh living
countenance, he could hardly have done
better than gao on them Us they stood
grouped together around the generous pres
ents they brought to my door. But these
young ladic. though so generous and kind,
were not alone in their interest for my per-
sonal and domestic comfort. With them
were gathered on the same day their pa
rents, neighbors and friends TO the number
of eighty. And they came 10 make dona-
ton visit. They brought enough Of dough-
nuts, cakes, tarts, pies, tea, sugar butter
cheese. &C., with good bread, TO make their
own entertainment, and thus leave no small
amount behind when they retired. Besides
these they brought meat, and grain, apples
pota,oes. cloth. not to be diminished oy
prcsent entertainment. This was gener-
Gus visit, together with previous one had
abou, a week before, when aboutslGty came
They have resulted in profit to me Of forty
or forty.Gve dollars. During thcse visits
we had good singing, free, open, generous
conversation, and closed with prayer. We
will not forget to say we had generous pres
en,s from some Of the merchants in Buck
field village, and We will thank that kind
friend in Hartford who brought Us whole
hive of bees. BESJ. q. WILEY.
East Sumner. Jan. Is, 1856.