Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-03-22
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PREsRNTATIoN-Among the social events Of
general interest, one of the most pleasant and
noteworthy, was the surprise gotten up by the
young folks" of Crabapple congregation, in
honor Of DR.. +. j. Milford and family, on
Tuesday the 18th inst. For nine years he
had been their pastor, and as he is about to
part from them, they wished TO make for him
and those near and dear to him, some tangible
expression of their loving regard. Perhaps
seventy>fve guests assembled at his home
near New Athens, the young ladies bringing
with them everything necessary to furnish an
excsllent and abundant dinner After an
hour or 30 spent in friendly social intercourse,
the dinner was served and partaken Of with q
relish which attested to the skill in culinary
art Of the kind ladies who got it up. After
dinner the company assembled together, and a
nest and witty presentation address was made
by Rev. G.. s. Hsckett, the present pastor of
Crabspple congregation, who, in speaking of
surprises, gave the single blessed fellows some
excellent practical ideas concerning them,
which indicated that probably the young Rev.
was relating his own experience in that line.
On behalf of the young men he presented DR..
Milford costly gold headed cane of the finest
pattern, neatly engraved with bis name and
date of presentation. On behalf Of the young
ladies, a handsome silver cake basket to Mrs.
Milford; q gold necklace to Miss Ellinor F.
Milford; to Master James b. Milford silver
napkin ring; to Lissie May Milford silver
mug, and to Miss Addie Cuppy pair of vases
The above were all gifts of good quality and
workmanship, and selected by ladies and gen
tlemen Of refined taste in such matters. Rev.
DR.. Milford, although much affected, respond
ed in bis usual characteristic and interesting
manner; spoke of names and their attributes,
that although Crabapple was sour name,
there we're sweet remembrances of many deeds
of love and kindness on the pant of his par
ishioners toward himself and family; spoke Of
the friendly feeling that had and did still ex-
list between them. He reviewed the past,
and eyes were filled with tears as he spoke Of
the parting which would soon take place, and
how much he would regret it, &c. Prayer
was made by Rev. Hackett, who now takes
the place OF DR. Milford, and he and his hand
some and accomplished wife have already a
strong hold upon the affection of the people
of Crabapple congregation, who, although
they will give all honor to the able and elo-
quent young minister, who now leads them in
the "way everlasting" will not forget the
one who has been with them in joy and sor>
row and who will still be one with them in
half hour of pleasant social converse, the
guests bade ''good>bye" and dispersed to
their several homes.
Farewell, farewell is a lonely word,
And often brings a sigh;
But give to me that sweet old word
That comes from the heart-Good-bye."
NoTEs-THE CHRONICLE is indebted through
its representative to Henderson Hays, ESQ :,
a leading member of tie church and Sabbath
school for the invitation to be present upon
such pleasant and interesting occasion.
MIR. Gerge W Brokaw and his handsome
and popular young wife were present and re-
ceived the congratulations of everybody
Wait till sleighing time, John; roads are
too rough in summer.
Look out for big crop of thistles in 1884.
Dr., please do your thanking with the old
cane.
The cake was just splendid; so said every
body. The dinner was just as good as the
cake.
How did they get the measure for the Gamer
WI you tell me?
The most friendly social feeling prevailed.
Wish we knew the names Of all who got up
such good dinner and such a pleasant sur
prise. a.