Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-13

TATIoN.-On Friday evening last the mem
bers of the Sabbath School connected with
the Universalist Society of this city were
the Rev. Mr.. Bruce. Mr.. Bruce deserevs
great credit for the labor and zeal he has
manifested in forwarding the interests oi
the Sabbath Schools with which he has
been connected. We wish him every sue
cess in his labors in that direction. We
omitted to give the remarks made on the
occasion of the presentation of silver set
on Thursday evening to Mrs. and Mr.. Bruce
Mr.. A. B. Robinson made the presenta-
ton accompanied with the following re-
marks:
BROTHER AND SISTER BRUCE "A goodly
number OF the ladies and gentlemen con-
nected with the Universalist church and
Society in this city, have entered into All
innocent conspiracy, TOR the purpose of sur
prising you with some fitting testimonial
of their sincere friendship and esteem
And as the value of such tokens is in
creased by the qualities they may possess
to excite joyous emotions in the present,
as well as future pleasant remembrances,
they have decided that in presenting
you with this package of Greenbacks,
of these results, for it is our experience
that an Investment of them generally
brings quick returns. While this beautiful
pitcher and its accompanimenJs-whic
are more especially designed as present
to Mrs. Bruce-will be something, that
as often as looked upon, will bring to your
minds pleasing "reminiscences of this and
other secenes in which you have participa-
ted during your soiourn with US. This
presentation is accompanied with an as
surance of the kind regards OF all the do
nors, and the hope that your lives may be
long prosperous and happy, and that when
your earthly pilgrimages end, you may
foundation of the world for the faithful
followers of our Lord and Savior.
At the conclusion OF Mr.. Robnson's ad-
dress. the Rev. Mr.. Bruce spoke substanti-
ally as follows:
There are circumstances in life-experi-
ence in which words cannot fittingly eX-
press our emotions. You will believe that
with me the present is one of them. You
have truly taken us by surprise, and your
words of affectionate regard most sensibly
impress us. l trust it becoming to say,
that during the two years past. L have
striven to merit the good will here so un-
mistakably manifested, and have been
cheered by the kindly attentions of the
have few equals. That [ have succeeded
as L most ardently desired, cannot say.
None but the minister i'm pressed with the
responsibilities of his calling, can truly ap-
preciate the pastors Office. Nor is it strange
that it should be so. Weare daily making
our individual histories, which, whether
written or unwritten, go to make up the
great scroll of our life. Would that they
equalled our highest aspirations and holiCst
desires. -t
This substantial gift is gratefully accept
ed in aid of present necessities, and al
though like all of its kind, it may soon find
distribution, will leave, as it will bring, oc-
casion for most pleasant memories. But
this beautiful testimonial of your friendly
regard for my companion, presented her
with delicacy of utterance only equalled
by the chaste appearance of each article,
has to US value which multiplying years
will only enhance. 1t shall occupy place
that shall daily remind US of this hour, and
of the dear friends whose names are en-
rolled as its donors. May we hope that
fond remembrance may linger with the
givers and the recipient, in loving and
christian fidelity, with personal record as
untarnished as is the brightness of the sill
yer composing your gift.
Feeling allusion was made by the Rev,
gentleman to his pleasant intercourse with
the teachers and pupils of the Sunday
School, and the hope was expressed that
unity of action, and assiduity of labor,
might continue and increase, with cores
ponding growth in the knowledge of truth,
until truly Christian life should produce
abounding success, and the church repre-
senting their ideal of the gospel, become
''the church of the living God, the pillar
and ground of truth" After again ex-
pressing most grateful thanks for the gifts,
and kindly attentions heretofore and at
present bestowed upon him and his family,
Mr.. Bruce closed the presentation and re-
ception with an earnest and affectionate
prayer. .
All parties were then bountifully sup
piled with the choicest collation.. The
pastor and his friends appeared to vie with
each other in the happy surprise. Before
the evenings entertainment closed,
hearty and unanimous vote of thanks were
given to Miss Addie Osgood and Mrs. E.
M. Eberly for their aid in preparing for the
occasion.
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