Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-03
THE PAXIAN LETTERS.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, June %, 1SS4.-It al
most took my breath when l opened the
daily GAZETTE a few evenings ago and
found my first letter to Suffolk Herald re-
produced in that paper. had no idea that
the letter would ever be seen and read in
this city. was using an illustration here
to shoot off yonder. 1t came hack like n
boomerang. But very few, comparatively,
know who "Pax" is, hence, up to this pres
ent writing, no WORTHLESS husbands" have
been shooting after me. Strange to relate,
the face and name of the little woman who
came to me in behalf Of her husband have
faded from memory. have tried in vain
to recall her name. But learn that the
letter has given oflense to short-horn
church member because it encouraged wor-
ried pastors to stick until another field of
labor was secured, no matter how many
short horns and coppersmiths were after
them. Ii. Tim. w., a.
A few days ago our mutual friend ]. S.
Pietri, late of Italy, sent up his card.
responded in person and found him ex-
tremely entertaining. His visit was purely
complimentary. He had an hour in the
CITY, and he shared twenty minutes with
me. But he did not bring the little Paxcs
any candy. Seems to me he said he was
out of business at present, but expected to
be reinstated and re- established in the course
of human events. He still relates his pur-
gatorial dream, and says the vacant chairs
are still held in reserve for the accommoda-
ton of some of bis special friends.
Miss Kate Whitehead has made Mrs. Pax
several short calls of late. What genial,
intelligent and entertaining lady-friend is
Miss Kate. And how full of energy and
enterprise. The SPLENDID summer board
ng.house at Greenwood depot, Albemarle
county, Va, has been leased by her, and
guests are arriving and filling the rooms.
Miss Hates friends did not encourage her
to undertake this enterprise, but she had
confidence in herself, negotiated for the
situation, sent out her business cards, has
all of her rooms engaged, and will come
through with flying colors.
Rev. ]. 3. Craighill kindly dropped in on
us yesterday morning. Mr.. G. is an early
bird. He came before break fast-that is be-
fore we enjoyed the morning meal. Mr.. G.
had observed and exercised the precauton
to get breakfast before he came. He is al
ways considerable. But as his time was linn
tied we could not miss his company, and so
urged him to occupy seat at the table.
After breakfast we handed him the Bible
and made him the priest of the household
that morning. His sweet prayer at our
morning sacrifice of gratitude and thanks.
giving was benediction to US all. He was
en- route to the Episcopal Theological Sem
mary, located about three miles from this
city. The day was one of unusual interest
with this institution. Seven young men
were to be ordained to the priesthood in the
Protestant Episcopal Church, and fourteen
were to be advanced to the order of deacons.
Among the latter was Rev. G. o. Pruden of
Nansemoud. accompanied my friend MIR.
Craighill to the Seminary and enjoyed the
exercises. The. sermon was preached by
DR.. Grammer, 1T Baltimore. Bishops Whit
tie and Randolph officiated. Mr.. Pruden
has won an honorable and enviabe reputa-
ton for scholarship and piety in the Seminary
He goes to Chatham, in Pittsylvania county,
Va, where he as already achieved marked
distinction as ~ lay reader. He goes forth
now with higl:Sr orders to preach the gospel
if he be thereee licensed by the bishop him
self, and perfaIm all other duties appertain-
ing to the Office of deacon in the Protestant
Episcopal Chnrch.-Cor. Suffolk Herald.