The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-12-14
Mistellaneons.
From "TAs WidOw BsdOn PdPtrs'
A THANKSGIVING DINNER.

Elder Snifiles, having preached the
thanksgiving sermon, is invited TO dine with
Mr.. Mcguire.
Elder Sni6gss under peculiar circumstances.
"Eldsr Sniffies, let me give you another
piece O. the turkey"
"l'm obliged TO you, MIR. Mcguire; you
probably recolleci that remarked in my
discourse this morning, tina, individuals
were too prone nindulge in al excessive
indulgence in creature comforts OH thanks
giving occasions. In view of this lament
able fac, ,ha, the sin OF gormandizing is
carried 10 sinful excess on this day, I, as
a preacher Of the Gospel, deem |, my duty
to be unusually abs,emious on such occa-
sions; nevertheless, considering the pecu-
liar circumstances under which am placed
this day. think I will waive objections,
and take another small portion Of the ,ur
key"
"That's right, elder; wha, part will you
take now w
'Well, Pm no, particular; small quan.
,iiy OF the breast, with part Of q leg and
some of the stuffing, will be quite sufii.
cient.n
"Pass the cranberrics 10 Elder Sniffles,
JefI-Elder help yourself; wife give the
elder some more O. the ,urnip sass and p0-
,ater."
"Thank you, Mrs. Mcguire. | am an
advocate for vegetable die,-and have al.
ways maintained ,ha, it is more congenial
10 individuals Of sedentary habits and intel.
lec,ual pursuits like myself, than animal
food.n
"Jeff, my son, pass the bread. Sister
BedO,,, send your plate for some more o
the turkey"
"No, I'm obliged to ye-Ive had lsuffi-
Gent"
Elder SniHss departs from hisusual diet.
"JefT, cut the chicken pie
"Sure enough amost forgot ,ha, was
10 carve the pie. Aun, Sally, you'll take a
piece won't you %
"Well, l don't care IL dew take leeile
mite ont. I'm great favoriie ofihe chick
en- pie-always though, twas delightful
beverage; don't you, Elder Sniffles p'
"A very jus, remark Mrs. Bedott-very,
indeed; chicken pie is truly very desira-
BILE article OF food"
Allow mo TO hsip you 10 soma Of 1t, sl-
DER"
"Thank you, my young friend as be.
fore remarked, am entirely opposed TO an
immoderaie indulgence Of the appetite at
all times, but particularly on thanksgiving
occasions-and am myself alrdps some
what abs,emious. However, ! consider ],
my duty a, the present time TO depart, TO
some extent. from the usual simplicity Of
my diet. l will, therefore comply with
your request, and par,ake Of tho chicken
pie"
"Take some more o the cranberry sass,
elder; cranberries is hulsome."
A very jus, remark, Mrs. Maguire; they
are so; nevertheless, maintain that We
should not indulge TO freely, in even the
mos, Wholesome Of creature comforts; how
ever, since you desire il, I will take small
portion ofthe cranberrics."
Elder Sni6les has an acid stomach.
Husband, dew pass that picked tongue
|, hahn, been touched (; take some ont el-
der Snifiies.
"I'm obliged to you, Mrs. Magure-
| I confess am somewhat fearful Of taking
articles Of that description upon my stomach
as they create degree Of acidi,y which is
incom pa,ible with digestion. Is !, not so
my young fiiendl You are undoubtedly
prepared 10 decide, as you are, l believe,
pursuing the study Of the medical science"
al think you are altogether mistaken, elder
sniflles. We should always take due pro-
portion Of acid with our food, in order TO
preserve The equilibrium Of the internal