Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-25

hundred msn of being full, and good able-bodied
volunteers wanted to fill up the ranks.
To-Day, being Christmas, the post Office in this
city will be closed from eleven O'Clock in the fore.
noon until three O'Clock in the afternoon; and at
five O'Clock in the evening, instead of eight O'Clock
rs usual.
PREPARING FOR Observation-Disclosures yesterday
on the street possessed what the brokers would
term an upward tendency The walks were
thronged with old and young, and maidens,
rich and poor, all hurrying hither and thither in
search of some tangible expression of love-some
Christmas gift for loved at home far away
The shops were crowded the clerks being fairly be-
sieged by regiments of customers, who made Wig
orous assault the enemy's works, and in return
we're most bravely charged upon by the foe from be-
hind the battemsnts, until, having invested their
last copper for candy or jewelry, the might
be, they were most happy to beat retreat for the
door
CHRISTMAS EvE.-The children in the Sunday
school of the Church of tue Unity were entertained
at the residence of Judge Chaplin last evening, and
the efforts OF Mis-. c. to afford these little ones
"merry Christmas" were duly appreciated by hap
Ply throns of children. and by not few of the old
folks then and there assembled.
y MERRY TIME-The Little folks who attend
Miss Writings private school, together with her
Sunday school class, enjoyed merry Christmas
even at the home of their teacher Lincoln street
Mrs. Santa Claus from loaded Christmas tree, dis
ributed great variety of gifts among the little
ones, by whom the occasion will long be renlem-
| bered
| RELIGIOUS SERVICES were held last evening in
| Rev. DIR. Hills church. DIR. IL preached sermon
| from John l: H.
THE ORPHANS HoME.-The regular monthly
meeting OF the managers OF tbs Childrens Friend
Society, usually held at the Orphans ONE will be
| held at the house OF Mrs Vim. Brown, Pearl
street. Saturday the 26th ms, at hali-past two
| O'Clock P. N In connection with this notice we
the best portion of the bedding UelUnz.li,- -.
family WAS destroyed by the recent fire, and that
blankets, quilts, Sc, would be a acceptable do
nation. We would also propose for the consideration
ofother merchants and tradesmen of city the ex
ample of one OF their number, who, during the pres
ent week, has sent to the Home box containing
many valuable articles of childrels clot hing, which
had lain for a considerable time unsold and useless
| upon his shelves. Perhaps they, too, may find on
| examination some unreasonable goods which they
| would willingly devote TO the charitable use
| While there Is 20 much being done in other direc-
tons let us not neglect our long established home
charities, and, least OF all, our Orphans ONE.
CHRISTMAS fEsT!VAL'-lh mere viii be festival
~ te "issioh Ohape Saooath School at their chap
81 Inns evening llcSe's len cents each' TO be had
at A. L. Burbanks, 2O5 Main street
TIE Spirituaists have Christmas festival at the
horticultural Hall tonight, of which the advertise
uent gives particulars Inc! VIII make II pleasant
| to all those who attend.
| uCuy1sr,,.e S,v,., t,,r. ,, Ito ,vo....,ou
borsa falkland .o,,rou,, ,i,l ~, iii H.. to:,.
| tho N.vAower and CboIler.. on tha u.hs,or
.ouo ia. - H., ,; 80, - :. -,
| oiclocl and ever, botf - ,,n,ii $3.50, :, -,
Never berdre have sueh fsc;itey for hoo or
fared m our c;,i,ers a. is rr.sortod h., ~, ;td
| .ior ,f tbasa s,,r.rh ,;.h. ~, - -. ,r,
| fare will be the same as is CHARGED Inv tbacars
| TIVE Horse Railroad comnany ,ost.r,Ia,, hror,,.
ont THAR new c,rs FIR ,x;ptar ..ryioo III. -
resemble the cars usuolv RIM runncr, bsin. srh,,i
| tut.d eor bao,
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WE understand that the clothing dealers of this
city propose to close their stores ut noon to-day
|
BALL-The members of Niagara Engine COmpa
NY NO. 3, had ball last evening at Horticultural
Hall. A splendid entertainment furnished by
aia -. -. ~.
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The RAvEI. TRoUPE-To-nigbt is the last night
| of this celebrated company, and nil who have not
| vet witnessed their wonderful performances bav.
| one more opnortunitv tn do 20 To.,irtt tlo ,ih-
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f' - ''l1 '-' Pc '0' ''A'e
Tbr NrsIAu AT Mrs,c HA,r ,rx,, SUNNY.
EveN1NG-The Handel and HAYDEN so.ietv or. 70
bring ont the oratorio of the MESSIAH NEXT sunday
evening aided for the first tip,e by the s.root or
gan.o which will he nIaved bv Nh. Lang We bear
that the BOSTON and Worcester railroad will RIM on
extra train for the accommodation of our neonle at
one lale' provided MY tickets are guaranteed
Inc tram VIII leave at half past four in the after
noon
All ihose VINO WISH 10 secure such an opportunity
john Boyden, or with Mr.. Dyer at the ticket office.
The price of tickets TO all parts Of Music Hail. is
fixed at one dollar.
The combined attractions of Haudels grand mn
20 socn,a IN. a,+ro +roi,,
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