New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-07-05
A SURPRISE RECEPTION
In honor of Rev. w. r. and Mrs
Paradis.

In one of the pleasanteSt OF our
MANY pretty homes IN New i''
rio there was an unusually cha''h
mo occasion on Saturday even
mo. June 2Sth. The minister o'
tho little "Church around the
corner" and his rarely gifted ana
CHARMING wife were soon 10 'eaN'
ON their vacation to be spent do
usual in their own pea"'i-
rul home in Minnesota. lheN
were simply invited to spend tue
evening with their young irieh'S'
Mr. and Mrs. VIM Reynolds ar
riyiuo in the early gloomln@ ana
! Gudinc the house dark, theN
marched the steps and Just as
thcv reached the front door. 'he
electric lights were suddenly
turned ON. and behold the ca
nacio,., rooms all rolled into one
were occupied by members OF ms
,burob and member of friends
MANY Of whom have received
from time TO time mlnlstratlohS
of christian kindness from MI.
and Mrs, Parads (for IN this very
unusual caSc) if is not the MINIS
fer all alone, who is doing the
work of the Master, but his gltt-
ed wife. is indeed his helpmate,
aiding in every good work, repre-
scnting in herself an ideal stand
ard Of Christian womanhood, ana
so the loving greetings were eX-
changed Each and every one
with a smile on their mp ana
tear in their eve For these
dear friends were to be absent
from one another during the rest
of the summer There was a
rood deal Of very good music.
Mr.. Crosby sang several taVorlte
selections very well, and Mr..
Brough. a young student OF Theo-
logy who visited at the Manse
PLAYED his violin. Mr.. and Mrs.
Paradis are both musicians. SO
there was much impromptu music
and a charming time generally
and the Minister from Laurance,
Mass. who will supply the pulpit
for the summer, Rev. Broushard,
was full of bright repartee and
humor often accompanying pro
found intelligence. but many OF
those who will miss Mr.. and Mrs.
Paradis the most could not be
present. They We're the sick and
sorrow laden, others carrying the
infermities of years cannot 90 to
church. Into so many of these
lives this consecrated Minister
and his gentle wife, who is strong
~ efficient in all spiritual matters,
has brought constant help and
'benediction. Did not the Blessed
Master enjoin upon his disciples.
That they should "visit the Faith
erless and widow in their atfec
ton, and keep themselves nn-
spotted from the world Yes,
for true, these spots are much to
be dreaded, A small spot. held
close before the eye, will obscure
the view Of the sun, even the sun
of Righteousness. A man about
town. a close observer of men and
things said, when Mr.. Paradis
name was mentioned lie is the
genuine article" not expressed
but meaning good
deal. But we have wandered
from the Reception before the
others have finished their dehc-
ious refreshments. In every heart
was the earnest prayer.
Good be with you till We meet
again;
BY this councils guide, uphold |
YOU,
God be with you till we meet
again, !
Meath his wings protecting hide
you,
Daily manner still provide you,
God be with you till We meet !
again,
When life's perils' thick confront
you,
Put his loving arms around you,
God be with you till we meet
again,
Keep loves banner floating Ger !
you,
Smite deaths threatening wave !
before you,
God be with us till We meet
again. P"
M r. D