Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-06-05
FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE
"PRAISE THE LORD"
102 SHAcKI.EwELL LANE,

102 SHAcKIEwELL LANE, I
DALsToN, LONDON, f. May IL, 1873 !
Dear Interior:
Marie and enjoyed the privilege oil
taking tea with DR.. Parker, at Highbury
Park, this evening. | count it one Of my
chief London joys that have been per
mitted TO sit at his feet many times to hear
the good tidings Of great joy" DIR. Par
ker is The preacher Of London, and knows a
sweeter gospel than any other minister in
this great metropolis, il know what the
gospel is. The occasion Of our visit was
an invitation given fiom the pulpit at his
regular Thursday noon service, TO minis
ters and their wives who would like TO call
between and o'clock for social reun-
ion. 1t is a sort of May reception that he
has kept up for years. Finding, upon in
quiry, that strollers like myself came with
in the compass Of the invitation, without
any strain on courtesy, Marie and l start
ed in due time to hunt his place Of resi-
dence. Our first mishap was a misdirec-
ton from one of his deacons, who wrote
upon slip Of paper Highbury New Park,
instead of Highbury Park. OF course we
were lost, and after getting off at the right
railway station, wandered about like babes
10 the woods, until flushed and wearied we
at last found North Holme the Doctors
lovely suburban villa-and were received
heartily by the great man himself, whom
we found strolling about his beautiful
grounds in Scotch cap and plain black
suit, and as genial socially AZ he is grand
clerically. We had never seen him out Of
his gown, but in five minutes we felt AZ
much at home as IL we had known him for
years. He has tender side for Americans,
remembering the kindnesses received in
successive visits across the great water.
Mrs. Parker is very like our cousin Eliza
Akin, OF DAnville; a queenly woman in
face and figure, and worthy to share the
Doctors greatness. The villa is in keep
ing-a lovely spot, acres in extent, beau
tifully laid ou', with charming lawn, state
y forest trees, cunning hooks, shady walks,
orchard and kitchen garden complete. All
this beauty is doomed. though, for the
Doctors lease expires in years, and the
builders plans for a street and double row
of houses running right through the love
II spot, are already made up. Our host
cOmmiserated our misfortunes in finding
the place, took the slip Of paper his dea-
con had given us, as written evidence
against him, and with merry twinkle AS
sured us he would blow him sky high"
for his blunder. Then leaving me with a
knot Of has clerical friends, he took Marie
away 10 show her the grounds and have a
chat. Instead Of following their example
and admiring the grass and flowers, We
clerical brethren" had a theological dis.
cussion, Of course, which left rs, as il al
ways does, worse than il found us. Hap
PLY II Was brief, for tea was soon handed
around as We sat in groups ON the velyeiy
lawn, which Was duly discussed and enjoy
ed far more than the previous discussion
We took leave, charmed with our delight
ful visit. Mrs. r. Was suffering with bad
cold and did not venture out, bat We had a
pleasant interview in the drawing-room.
"What do you think Miss Barnes called
our Lawn, my dearY' the Doctor inquired Of
bis wife, with a comical look. "lou would