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Show Orderly Service. i A Methodist parson, called to preach at an out-of-the-way town in California was informed, before entering the pulpit, pul-pit, that he must be careful, as many of the assembled congregation were "roughs," and would not hesitate to pull him from the pulpit if his remarks did not suit them. The minister made no reply, but having reached the sacred desk, he took from his pocket two revolvers, and placing one on each side of the Bible, Bi-ble, gave a sharp glance around the room and said: "Let us pray." A more orderly service was never held. National Monthly. |