Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-05-17
COMMUNICATED.
FoRREsrvILLE, Nd, May Z, 1854.


Editors Register.-Having become set
tied in our new home, shall now en-
dcavor to redeem the promise l made you
10 write letter for your paper.
Owing to work being done on the par
sOnage, we did not move In until three
weeks after leaving Shepherdstown. On
Thursday morning, April 10th, we left
Washington, and reached Forrestville,
miles distant, in time to enjoy the bounti-
full repast prepared for Ills by the kind
people of this place. The reception they
gave us was all we could have wished,
and the welcome was so free and hearty
Us to make us feel ut home Immediately.
The parsonage is a "little gen." hand
somely furnished from top to bottom, and
newly-paintcd within and without. y
comfortable as we'll rs an attractive addi-
ton is the beautiful pOrtico in front, the
full width of the house. We have lovely
lawn, which we have already commenced
to beautify by planting trees, roses, &c.
Our garden is quite an extensive affair,
and already begins to give evidence OF
some power ut work.
Forrestvillc is not as large rs Shop
herds.own, but | think will be delight
fully pleasant place, especially i'll sum-
mer. We have but two churches, the
Methodist Episcopal and Protestant Epis-
copal, both of which are frame structures,
and Willie they are very comfortable, still
neither will compare with the fine
churches Of ShepherdstGwn. We have
large membership here, and our congre-
cations are very large-sO large indeed
that some one remarked the other day
that if they continue to increase the
church will not accommodate the people.
So YOU need not be surprised to hear at
any time that am again at work remod-
cling and reuovating.
We find the people very kind. Many
little things have found their way to the
parsonage, all of which goes to prove the
people kind, thoughtful and appreciative.
But last week we received one of the
greatest surprises of our life. On Monday
one of my leading members drove in and
presented me, in the name OF my friends,
with beautiful horse, carriage Dump
seat Jaeger and harness. | imagine l
hear you say, "What a grand present."
Well, it was all that, and | think | need
not say appreciate it. was completely
dumbfoundeG, and did not know what to
say. This goes to show the interest the
people feel in their pastor, in his work,
and in his success. We expect to have
pleasant, and hope and pray gloriously
successful year.
The country is beginning to look beau
tiful. This is great fruit section, and
the orchards look like immense bouquets,
and, Judging from present appearances, L
think the harvest of fruit will be immense.
One thing, and very necdful thing,
and one which we enjoyed in Shepherds
town we feel the loss of here-that is good
schools. am inclined to think they are
very Indifferent, and how often have l
wished for such IA school and such teach
ers as we were favored with i'll our late
home. And now, before l close, one word
rs to Shepherdstown.
Do not think because we are so nicely
"iiXed," and are with such n kind people,
that our affections have been weaned from
our old friends. In al my ministry |
never lived in place 10 which have be-
come more strongly attached than have
to Sheplerdstown, and although have
served many charges and been associated
with many kind, warm-hearted and gen-
erous people, assure you there are none
for whom | feel warmer affection, and
who have 4 deeper and stronger hold
upon my heart than the good people OF
your town and the surrounding country.
l shall never forget the three years spent
in your midst-years, it is true, which
brought sorrow and mourning to our
home and to our hearts, but years in
which we enjoyed many blessings, and
not the last of which were the fellowship,
friendship and kindness of tho never-to-
bc-forgotten friends of old Shepherds
town. At some time in the future | may
again ask your indulgence, and that of
your many readers. And now before
subscribing my name, allow me to con-
graduate Mr.. Harry, rs see lie has taken
a bran-ncw wife. Our wishes for Il long,
prosperous and happy journey. Kind re-
CARDS to selves and friends.
Yours truly, CHAs. o. Cook.