Rensselaer Union, Volume 6, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 June 1874 — An Absent-Minded Minister. [ARTICLE]

An Absent-Minded Minister.

A funny mistake occurred the other day through the forgetfulness of *a distinguished clergyman of this city. The cards were out for a wedding to take place at bis church. The day, the hour, the bridal party arrived; the church was filled with invited guests, but the officiating clergyman was nowhere to be seen. The impatient bride and groom waited for half an hour; the bride began to feel a superstitious dread of she knew not what; the groom, strong-minded, only felt annoyance. What was to be done 1 Patience had ceased to be a virtu*. At last a clergyman of another denomination, who was sitting among the guests, was observed. He was sent for, and kindly consented to perform the ceremony. The knot was tied to the satisfaction of all parties, and the fee handed over to the minister who had proved such a benefactor. The money, however, he sent to the clergyman who was to Jiave performed the ceremony, with a note: "‘This is an egg I found inyonr nest. As Ididnt cackle-ate upon it. I send it back to you.” The reason of the absence of the engaged clergyman was a very simple one—he bad forgotten all about the appointment- —Now York I*tUr. —The total value of. dry goods imported into New York during the month of April amounted to $8,505,351. As compared with corresponding periods in former years there is a decline of $94,480 in' comparison with April, 1878; of $3,728,355 as compared with 1872, and of $2,557 108 in 1871. The total importations of _ dry goods during the first four monthsof the present year amounted to $48,481,948 kgainst $58,198,501 in U»e «.rrespondmg period last year; $68,110,808 m 1872, and $58,255,381 in 1871. —London disposes of 180,000 bushels of cinders yearly.