Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1875-01-09

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with a few friends, but really tha
his hostess might have an Opportu
nifty to make the arrangements nee
essary for entert aiming the large
company expected in the evening.
About u o'clock, he returned, be
ing met at the door by friend wht
insisted upon taking charge of hi
horse, as there was II gentleman ant
lady in the study who desired his
presence Immediately.
Accordingly the pastor FASTENED
to this OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the
thought of Il possible marriage fec
accelerated his speed, the diviners
say n0t-and found it filled, as also
the house, with merry faced friends
who received him with cordial greet
ings. The ever ready and far sec,
ing parson found himself fOrestall.
ell for once.
After an hour or so spent in live
~ social intercourse, the crowd were
ushered into the dining hall
and adjoining rooms, where refresh.
mcnts were served, the pastor first
expressing his happiness at meet
ing SO many of his people so unex-
pectedly, wishing them all a CLAP
py New Year" in advance, and then
asking the blessing CT God to rest
upon the food, and upon all present.
After refreshments. he was invit
ed into the parlOr where another
surprise awaited him. On entering,
he was confronted by a large easy
chair, purchased by the Sabbath
school and it's friends, which was
presented to him in the following
words:
awe have met this evening to OK.
press to you our gratitude for your
untiring efforts in our behalf. In
pointing out the way to the beauti.
full home above, you have shown us
how to make our earthly lives use
full and happy. You have led us on
so faithfully and tenderly, that week
by week our hearts have gone out
to you with increasing affection, and
as substantial token of our love,
we present to you, in behalf of the
Sabbath school, this easy chair,
hoping that you may enjoy its pos
session as heartily as do we its pre-
10 which he responded in a very
happy manner, thanking the donors
for their care and thoughtfulness
or his comfort, saying that he had
been aware for sometime, that Brad
ford was famous for surprises, but
had supposed that they were con-
fined to tin or silver weddings, or
Of that sort, but perhaps
that they had despaired of ever hay
ng an occasion to visit him in that |
way, and so had taken this opportu-
lity to give him hint in the right
direction. He ended by thanking
hem again for their kindness, for
coming out on such a bitter cold
night to gladden. his heart by their
and hoping that in return
he might be enabled in some degree
to help them on in the pleasant
paths of peace.
Then followed congratulations and
the unravelling Of those little plots,
~ which even staid persons are
4taken unaware. The
chair was then installed in the study,
md a tasteful tidy with New
Years greeting, placed upon it.
On the whole it was one of the
argest and most enjoyable social
gatherings heldin Bradford for many
) year.
That the worthy pastor may live
ong to enjoy his easy chair, ana the
many blessings of life, and that the
Congregational Church in Bradford
nay long be the happy recipient of
lis love and faithful ministration, is
he prayer ofhis PEG pie.