Daily Republican., 1883-11-23
making his opening address to the jury,
she stood at the door Of the Court room
and listened to every word,
HELD IN HIGH EsTEEM.
The Orgsnist Of Ollvet Church h
Presented with y Gold watch.

Last evening about seventy five member
and friends Of Olivet Presbyterian Church
assembled at the residence Of Mrs. Coyle
No. s16 Chestnut street, and ats O'CLOCK
filed out Of the above house and proceeded
in Il body to the residence of Mr.. samuel
Morrison, No. .Ob South Adams street, where
they ltered without knocking, and took
POSSESSION of the premises. Tnis unusual
gathering Of 20 large number Of the men,
Ders and friends Of Ulivet church, and the
mystery surrounding their movements was
int ended as u surprise to Miss Laura J. Nor
acceptabIy hiled that position for several
years, ana the members Of the congregation
and Sunday schOol conceived the IDEA Of
giving Mias Laura a surprise, as a token OF
their esteem and appreciation Of her efficient
services. The genial pastor OF the church,
tiOn, which WAS posed Of both old and
young people and lent hand In making the
| affair "a successful one.
The ladies Kept their secret adm.ra ably and
when they arrived at the house Miss Morrison
was up tairs, but nearing an unusual noise
outside she stepped to the window and beheid
the larIe gathering slowly m .Esng their
way into the front d or of her dom cile. She
was still ignorant, however, Of their inten'
| ton, and all her think ny could not aid her
In solving the mystery.Only 80 far as to know
| that the surprise was intended for her After
she had recovered sufficiently from the shock
incident 10 such an intrusion, she took a
seat among the guests and joined In cOnver-
ration with those round her, little thiaking
OF still greater surprise being In store for
her until Mr.. Mallery quietly entered from
an adjoining room with p mysterious pack
age in his hand and AFTER saying few words
the truth dawned up N Miss Laura that the
gathering meant ore than friendly visit,
and dudng the course OF Mr.. Mallery's re-
MARKS she WAS mucn confused, and II was
with difficulty that she could compose her
self during the trying ordeal Of presonta-
tion speech, especia ly where the surprise
was 81 complete.
reverend gentleman referred very feelingly
to the valued services Of Miss Laura, both IN
the church and Sunday school. and Of the
high esteem she wns held by the members Of
each, and concluded his remarks by present
Ing the lady In question with handsome
ladies' gold hunting case watch with the re-
minder that thegift was not for services rem
dered. but a small token Vt their high esteem
for her.
Miss Morrison being too much taken abGck,
could not tlnd words 10 express her thanks,
but her father came to her assistance and ac-
cepted the gift on behalf OF his daughter in II
neat speech,
lhe watch is a stemw-nder, with a
Waltham movement, and was purchased at
the Jewelry store Of Benjamin y. Clark. on
Market street. Upon the inside Of the case
was the following Inscription, neatly enyrav-
ed "Presented to l.. j Morrison by the
friends of Olivet chnrch.'
While those present were examining the
time piece. Mr.. Mallery was noticed with
tw other suspicious packages In hi. hands
and after "A few pleasing remarks handed
them over to Mr.. Morrison, Sr., and Mr..
Morrison, Jr., both Of whom were in high
glee and commenced to penetrate the mys-
terleS Of the packages After unwrapping
several large wrapptngs Of paper, the interior
was reached. when 10 and beaOld the senior
m mber OF the family prod ucPd a small deco.
r ted tin bu2le while The youuy man exhibit
ted fiye cent mOlih organ, and those pres.
ent we're convulsed with laughter for few
minutes: after the pr sentntions had been
made. the visitors were entertained with
vocal and instrumental music by several
young ladies and gentlemen of the co lnpauy
while Mr.. Johnson and Mr.. Harman sang
two comic songs, which were h ghly appre.
ciated
A bounteous supply OF cake and lemonade
was served to those present, and at a reason.
abo hour they took their departure, well
pleased with the result OF their vtai'. and
wishing their OrgaEist many oyears Of hsrpl.
ness aid prosperity while she. in turn. had
no fears Of nphappiness while In the midst Of
the good people OF Dlivet.