The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1880-07-30

HANDSOME PRESENT TO 4 RESPECTED
PRIEsT--In compliance not only with pub
lie request made through the Altoona Sun of
Tuesday evening last by the generous people
who took part in the presentation, but also
as matter of interest to many of our read
ers, we note with pleasure the fact, an ink
ling of which we gave last week, that Rev.
John Ward, assistant pastor of St PatIick's
church, Newry, Blair county, and eldest sur
viving son of Mr.. Martin Wand, of this place
was made the subject of most pleasant and
agreeable surprise on Sunday last, which
came, as we learn from the paper above
named, in shape of a fine horse, harness
buggy, saddle and bride, the entire turnout
costing about $500. The affair originated
with Mr.. z. ) Dorsey, of Roaring Spring,
and 1t was through his energy and determi-
nation that it proved so successful. The
amount of the purchase money was raised by
individual subscriptions in 4 few days by Mr..
Dorsey, and to the liberal donors he desires
TO returnh his sincere and hearty thanks. The
presentation was made directly before mass
on Sunday morning. In presenting the
equipage Mr.. Dorsey said
Dear and Beloved Father: l have been request
ed, in behalf OF those whose signatures YOU viii
md attached TO this document, to offer you token
of our affection and regard. We wished in some
way to show our appreciation of your ability a
spiritual guide and OF your patience and Kindness
in dealing with the fnults to which are some
times proyerbially prone, and after some debate
and consultation a. to the method OF doing 50,
cluded that the most behttng exponent OF our feel
ings at the present time would be somcthn. in the
shape of a horse and buggy, with saddle and bride
and harness attached, To which could all liber-
any anu cneeIIu.iy contribute; ana however IN
Significant their value might be, when measured
by the magnitude OF our obligations, they would
a9rceably remind You that were not migrate
ful l cannot tell YOU how delighted / am TO be
the medium OF conveying to you the expression OF
our united love NhaJ We o1er you Is but symbol
Of our feelings but we know you viii receive them
kindly. as simple Indication of the attachment
Whch ech one CT u cherlShes Tor you In our heart
Of hearts. Your flock in Transmitting to YOU bv
my hands this noble young animal and ma2nih-
cent buggy Standing mere, desire TO accompany
the present with such an expression of thcirregard
for their faithful shepherd as l. their fellow wor-
shlpper, may colslueL approprlate- H. however.
they think l can translate their hearts and give
you true version Of their feelings in words they
oNeITate my powers. Aou know, dear Father, bet
ter than can tell you that no 'set phrase can do
justice to the esteem in which you held by the
members OF your ohgrcSation- We tender You
this token of our affection not in acquittance Of
any portion Of the debt of gratitude we owe YOU n
our spiritual guide and teacher, bat simply
recognition OF the zeal energy and success with
which you ulhll tho duties of your sacred calling.
We entreat OF you 70 accept II in that light only,
being convinced that you will derive sat fac
tion IRON the assurance that we appreciate your
Iahors ia the gospel Vlneyard than you could
possibly derive from any consideration Of n more
worldly nature. May the bond of spiritual and
clal union that blnds US together, as trust for
good, long remain uubroken. May q blessing rest
upon it and upon our mutual endcavors to extend
the Kingdom OF the DIVINE Master. With ourgtit,
dear Father, receive our warmest wishes for your
a faithful and devoted servant ana live long to do
service in the noble cause that he is partially to
represent. And now, in conclusion, accept, in be-
hal: OF yourself and our venerable pastor, Father
Bradley. the prayers Of those who have been kind
l enough 10 respond 10 our generous call.
Father Ward was completely taken by
surprise, but recovering himself in a moment,
said i'll reply:
Gentlemen and Friends I thank you from the
bottom of my heart for this princcIy present This
, presentation is indeed very agreeable surprise
TO therefore feel mysoli at the present time
altogether unable 70 thank you sufficiently. y
great author said, Words are as naught when the
heart l. full and full of gratitude my heart
that really the tongue refuses to utter all the heart
feels at this most happy period of my existence.
Your worthy representative. Mr.. Dorsey, has in
his beautiful address referred with conl lacency to
the duties Of my sacred calling. II successful.
l might say faithful the work Is not mine but that
o. God. who gives fccuudity the sacred words Of
religion. and the good seed has been scattered not
in ungrateful soil but in that rich. luxuriaut
earth which is produced by the holy gifts faith
hope and charity, and which must say have al
WAYS abounded in-yOur hearts You have been as
q congregation, be it said to your praise, always
ohelIeut 10 the voice OF your venerable pastor,
/ Father Bradley, VINO las been with you FOR the
; half of a century OF l might say rather to the
voice OF God who speaks 10 those willing 10 receive
+ His divine Inspirations. And in looking over the
list of signatures ! notice the names OF many who
stand outside the threshold OF our congregation.
and to them return my sincere thanks for their
kindness and the affcctonatc impulses which
prompted them to subscribe literally and cheer
fully. Your affection. believe me, is cordially and
warmly returned. When contemplate this mag
nificeut present. Chceruily coming from out the
reservoir Of your hearts il flls my heart with
! emotions Of pleasure and .r5titEdc toward you
. l viii keep and cherish this princely present ac-
. cumpanied with the names of those who contribu-
ted so generously, as q memcntO OF your kindness
and consideration. and when l drive this noble
young animal It will remind Of those happy
and salutary relations which bind the priests and
to one another TO God and His Church. In repeat
ing my warmcSt and sincercst thanks. let me. in
my parting words, rcciprocatc all your kind and
ahectiOnate wishes. May you all enjoy health
! and happiness. with length OF days; may God
bless you: may all your undertakings be blessed
on earth and crowned in heaven.
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