Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-05-22
mes s. Grant delivered the following ad.

James S. Grant delivered the following ad-
dress:
Nr. a'd 4Hrs. IMipmap:
We meet this evening in the presence of
tins large audience, composed of the older as
we'll as younger members of your church, and
of your personal friends and acquaintance,
with q twofold purpose. First, that these,
your time-honored christian elders, who sit
with YOU in the councils of the church and
plan for its advancement; that these, your
younger members, who are guided by your
christian counsel; that we, young men who
are benefited by lectures devoted to our spec
al interest, may publicly tender to you the
homage of grateful hearts for your devotion
to duty, your earnest and faithful labors for
the church. And, secondly, that this appre
citation be manifested in manner more sub
Stantial than words.
We all fully recognize, and we desire to re-
cord our testimony that the church owes to
our faithful pastor debt of gratitude for his
fostering care. Your faithful teachings during
an uninterrupted and unparalleled period of
nearly three years will long be held in CRATE
tul remembrance by us, and all who have lis
tened to your instruction. Your generous
and noble nature, so beautiful in its simplici-
ty, so approachablc and free from ostentaton,
has endowed you with attributes well worthy
of emulation and endeared you to us all by
ties of affection which will ever be fondly
cherished. And we doubt not you may yet
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own efforts will have borne you, and in the
clear sunlight of prosperity and fame well
earned will gaze upon the dark storm clouds
OF adyerslty that have swept over you, and
then behold the bright, beautiful bow of
promise painted by the hand of Providence,
radiant with the smile of our Creator welcom-
ing you to the home of true nobility, won and
merited by patient, earnest and honest chris
tan labor.
In presenting each of you with these tokens
OF appreciation we trust you will accept them.
not for their value in dollars, but as pledges
of the love they bear from us. | offer them
with the very best wishes of your congrega-
ton, trusting that the many pleasant ami
versaries of the eventful period yet to come
may still find you here minstering to our
spiritual wants and necessities.
Mr.. shipman responded in effect as follows:
-NT. Speaker and Kind friends:
l thank you with all the emotions of
grateful heart for these beautiful tokens of
your confidence and regard Not simply tor
their material worth do thank you but for
that kindness of heart which shall remain in
memory "a thing of beauty and Joy forever
when these expressions have blended with
common dust.
kind hearts are more than coronets."
congratulate you upon this grand display
of taste, refinement and christian culture.
| can scarcely realize as stand here tonight
'iat hA StaiS ago tO-tlity LOOK lnlS lduN at
my side for better or for worse; and sometimes
in my crankiness ! wonder how in the world
1t came that she ever took me. But when
look in the glass and notice the gray hairs
coming thick and fast | realize that she did
take me! laughter Yet have never rued
the bargain. She is the best wife ever had
Laughter She is the best wife have got
Laughter
rejoice with you in the harmony, unity
and general goodwill that mark you as a
christian people.
| thank you for the loyalty devotion and
esteem with which you have sustained my
ministry for the past two and-a-haf years,
10 me, next to the inspiration of the Holy
Ghost, comes the inspiration from the fealty
and devotion OF my people. Next to my own
home altar stands my church. | love all
homes, but love my own home best. | am
broad and liberal in my religious concessions
recognizing all who bear the christian name
but love my own church best.
And now, thanking you once more for the
Joy with which you have crowned this hour,
| wish for each of you that as you sit at the
tables OF marriage anniversaries on earth so
may you be seated after the grand assiZe at
the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.
Congratulations followed, after which Mr.
and Mrs. Shipman were led to the centre
table, where, accompanied and surrounded
by the fathers and mothers of the church,
delightful repast was enjoyed. All the tables,
SIX in number, We're filled several times,
everybody fed, and one Of the twelve baskets
full left sent to the JOURNALS little flock.
The gifts presented were a beautiful silk
crazy quilt to Mrs. Shipman, a handsome
dressing gown to Mr., Shipman and q num-
Der of minor articles. The quilt was notable
for its fine texture, beautiful construction and
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all the contributors.
DR.. p. A. Michael was the builder of arch
and bell and compliments upon his skill
were numerous.
In this connection we were advised that it
would be nearly impossible to say who de-
serves most praise for the preparation of
scene so beautiful in its appointments, so ap-
propriate to the occasion, and so enjoyable in
every respect. All concerned are entitled to
the strongest commentator.
At intervals Hocking's orchestra furnished
charming music.
Mr.. Grant acquitted himself with much
credit. All the girls say so, and that endorse
mcnt makes the JOURNAL infallible.
Mr.. Shipman is, of course in his element
when talking is to be done. He was happy
in thought, expression and manner.
The JOURNAL joins in the general wish that
Mr.. and Mrs, Shipman may witness many,
many more such testimonials of affection,
and that 1t may be ever rehearsed of them:
Their years steal by like birds through cloud
less skies,
Soft singing as they go;
They view their flight with sunshine in their
eyes,
They hear their music low,
And on their foreheads, beautiful and WISE
Shines loves most holy glow.
Brevities.-The population of Cumber-
land is 9,460.
The beautiful rllls which flow from the
artesan oriIices into the the upper reservoir
are said to be lined with a golden sulphur
tint. The picture is a lovely one-crystal
and gold-but an eminent Frostburg medical
authority informs the JOURNAL that water
which preciptates that way is good for
the itch, and horses that use it as beverage
will never die of the scratches
Under the heading of "a May Idyr'
poetic correspondent of the JOURNAL invites
his flame to go out with him to "gather
sweets and rob the bppp Robbinp the hne