A missionary returned from the West Indies; he was to be presented to the Dissenters' Missionary Society on his marriage with a wealthy widow.

Overtures were made to the Dissenters by the Johnson Parkers.

Their object was the same, and why not have a joint meeting of the two societies?
The proposition was accepted.

The meeting was duly heralded by public announcement, and the room was crowded to suffocation.

The Missionary appeared on the platform; he was hailed with enthusiasm.