The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-25
GIVING AND RECEIVING.
ONE OF THE GRATEFUL FEATURES
THAT MAKE THE DAY WELCOME.
How the Custom Was Observed Yester-
day-The Hard w orking and Deserv-
ing Telephone Girls Remembered by
Subscribers other Surprises.

Among the many features which COM
bine TO make Christmas n Joy forever to
both old and young none begin 10 touch
that of gift giving.
Even the seasonable drink known rs
egg-nog, so eagerly sought by the In.
temperate and fair share OF the temperate
male inhabitants, loses its flavor when
brought into contact with the tender re-
membranes from friend TO friend.
/; would be maniicsily impossible TO
give even all the moro valuable of these
presents. by the recipients In general
they arc regarded as something too sacred
TO be- tempered with, and Of purely
private nature. However, whore a news.
paper reporter stumblcs across the fact,
they have no objection TO lis publication,
but always demand that proper considcra-
ton be- given those who bestowed them.
Tho giving OF few Of these tokens Of
esteem came to the ears OF an ArrEAL
man Yesterday, and are here presented:
TIM REv. DR. II. 4. JONES AND WIFE,
Of the Court Street Cumberland prcsby-
terrain Church, were about ns happy rs two
good people could bc. The former, when
he reached his study rather late Yesterday
morning, found II all upset, AID the furni-
turc 20 iar out OF position that lac was at
first impressed that cyclone had struck
II. A further glance convinced him that
this Idea WIS erroneous. About him were
several ladies' mAmbcrs Of bis church,
experimenting the operations OF two or
three expert carpet layers. Tho task in
tended 10 be finished before the popular
pastors arriyal-was about completed. IL
was handsome and costly BRUSSELS err
pet, and intended 90 he perpetual ~
mindcr Of the love and affection felt by
the congregation for their scholarly, faith
iul and energetic spiritual adviser. The
Christmas pnrsont came from the young
lady members Of the congregation.
About the same time the ladies Pas.
tors Aid Society Of the Church, composed
Of the elder ladies. came in with n bcauti
iul silver water set lot Mrs. Jones Accom-
panying this token WAS the following note
Dear Friend Permit me. In the nam,
Of the Ladies' Pastors Ali Society, To pro.
sent you the accompanying silver service,
a. o small token Of their love aud esteem
Wishing YOU happy Christmas, Will
many returns, am loving youu,
/. n. GALWAY,
President OF l.. l.. A. s.
Memphis, Dec. -, lSSs.
ON the center Of the waiter was In
scribod, Presented 90 Mrs. H. 4. Jonc
by the ladies Pastors Aid Society, Cum
befland Presbyterian Church. Memphis.
Tenn, December 18th, 1855" Ga III
pitcher was q beautifully executed comb
nation monogram, III. 4. j., &, l.. j."
DR.. Jones, his vito aud the teachers
the Chinese Sunday school class, abot
fifteen In number, wore all presented wit
tomc Handsome testimonial 10y the men
bcn Of the class, imported from China.
CouNorioN ~ rur TELEPHONE OFFICE.
Giving and receiving was the order
The day yesterday aud la few eases "a
ArrEAL IMPORTERS wcrc fortunate cnoug
b. be present and witness the plcu-Iu
ceremonies. In once instance the Artri
reporter witnessed q sight which be "
long cherish ~ q pleasing memory.
was at the Telephone Exchange, aud u
swoct-volccd, courteous patient and ami
bic young ladies whose nimblc finger
acllyc bodies aud quick ears consl
tuie ~ important factor In q
pediung the Transaction oi affair
Who has not been charmed by the mclo,
Of their yoiccs7 Who has not render
silent tribute TO the equabiliiy OF th,