Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-30
a Story E0r Christmas, 1865.

radiant December morn, the refulgent sun rays
gliding the spires of the metropolis and decking it's
dull pavements with golden jewelry. The spirit of
the glorious day infused its brightness into the hearts
of the multitude, who wended their way inspired
with new life by this draught of light and beauty A
group of loungcrs occupied the steps OF the Gilmor
House, and Leonard Oakley. in passing, recognized
his old friend Smith-the vertable JOHN of storied
fame. The pair shook hands cordially.
Fine day, said the latter, by way Of salutation
why how smiling you look, he pursued contem-
plating Oaklcy's cheerful phystog
Yes" complacently responded the other. THE
fact is, I'm particularly happy
The secret?' queried Smith-but hoid!" | have
1t! You have made fortunate spec, in OIL
Nothing of the kind don't dip in the article
Then you've acontract-Government. perhaps"
"Pshaw! don't you know the days for those things
have gone by?"
True"
NO you haven't guessed; but for all that, I'm
happy. Now for the reason. It's holiday times. and
I'm going to play Sir Bountifu'
oh, is that all ?" exclaims Smith, with q moody
sigh.
"All?" It's quite enough think but say what's
the matter with you? Considerably doWncast now
take good scrutiny"
Simply" retorts the ubiquitous Smith, In,
miserable"
"And what is the rouble?" interrogates his friend
"0h, the old story"
Domestic trias?"
ried! More trouble and more to do than any other
woman in the world! Family cares. family sewing,
family needs, from morning until nightv'
Il sympathze with YOU
"SympathiIe! ali but you can't guess the half of
it. When married, believed firmly and fully that
l should always be of sufficient consequence in my
own house to have my wife devote at least ten
I,o Law q, L,.
preach, coax and demonstrate. and the only reply
that meets my grievances is that she hasn't time"
Oakley bent his brows in earnest thought, while
Smith relapsed into gloomy silence.
Suddenly ray of light irradiated his companion :
oountenance. "Eureka!" he burst out, joyfuIly
Smith, my dear boy 1 see relief for all your diff
cultes. You want and must have q reversible feed
in your family"
"a ,chot?' gasped Smith. in utter amazement
"A reversible feed. Once in possession farewell to
all your trials and dscomforts. This moves the work
right or left you please keeps it out Of your way
at will, and is SO easily managed you cannot fail to
comprehend it. have lived through all the woes
you have depicted, and might still be suffering but
for this marvellous invention"
Explain yourself" persists the mystifed Smith
1T has an attaohment-a self-adjusting shuttle
that prevents all tiresome snarling and swapping,
and insures steady, smooth movement you will not
fail to appreciate.
But what in the world do you mean?" calculates
his now thoroughly bewildered companion.
"A vertable little beauty-she is called Florence.
the Florence ,"
Are you insane?" mutters j. S. "Do you forget
my wife is slightly inclined to jealousy? Why, man
alive, you are patching up an arrangement to make
my home positive Tophetn
oakley, absorbed in his mental contemplations
scarcely hears his friends remonstrance but sezin
soon show you how it works am convinced my ad-
vice will prove blessing to you
"A curse, rather, ,groans the unhappy John. 'But
Only few doors from here-155 Baltimore street"
Like lamb being led to the sacrifcia altar Smith
gives himself up to his companions guidance
Perfection ITSELF" pursues his relentless captor.
ornamental, graceful and yet so simple and com
prehensible."
"There!' said his tempter, with genial glance Of
ad%TaSP; 9 murmured the victim of this Mepbi.
There Are you blind? Can't you seo?"
"Why-why-why"-respon Smith, stammering
fearfuly. and looking wonderfully confused-"Why.
that's Sewing MachineI u
Certainly it is-the Florence.
Why ..MyEhyy didn't you Is,, tell meT'
After a little reflection Smith concluded he had
better coincide and keep his misunderstand!ns Sc
cret The remembrance of rendered him quite faint;
but IN time he recovered to the truth of his friend
argument and profit by it. He fell in love with the
simple yet elegant mechanism OF the Florence, It's
ffacnes 70 sttch, hem guage, tuck and TELL anG Pc
lore ne lett the establishment dispatched one OF the
SlsterhGod as Christmas souvenir to his grumbling
He IItIe parted from Oakley full of hope.
vow nel next they met his first greeting Il owe
you thousand thanks! Yonder" pointing in the
ar9cpon S OF his earthly abiding place AL is peace
IF1 mar bnadInohy The Florence is priceless gem.
rtr sSou Ig way every Benedict in the Monumental
Syhd S,y ahoTu lnuoduee this peerless presence to his
sto &c & am So happy and delighted with the
ard to isk IF nobipse ne@s n mat mat feel as if could
pas except the merits Of the Florence Sewing
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