The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1873-01-02

scd strongly upon cur mlnds-we cannot
erase tbcm-ihoy never caa be forgotten,
on pas. from our memory. Our soul
abouuds for every good aud noble deed
that has been performed, with ecstasy.
We're glad. We wish we bad done
more. Those who have passed the mid
dle-age Of life, our elders, we hear them
remark that to them these memorable
days do no not seem as Of yore, Then,
then years ago they relate, they would
creep from their snug beds, IN the chill
and frost of crisp Jauuary's morn, before
/ cold Scr had reared his head DER noun
tain tops to grace the scene, with his in
Vulnerable diamond sparkles from pend
ant icicIes and towering snow bank how
elastic the step, and bounding the heart,
as with nervous fingers the crowded
stocking was emptied OF It's contents,
while the gladstone shout; "Wish you a
happy New Ycarl" echoed in the old
homestead until even the walls aud rat-
tiers seemed 10 send back the glad refrain
Bat now, they say those days have pas
sed away, aud their children now enjoy
the honored festivities, while they play
the part Of Santa Claus, unbekuown to
the little ones, and greet them with par
entail congratulations at their great sue
cess OF being laden with holiday gifts!
"Ring out the old, ring in the new,
Ring happy bells across the snow!
The year has gone, let him go;
For we've rung out the false in exchange
for the new"
Continued from last ,reck.
The children were awe-stricken. They
thought they should enevitaby meet with
an awful doom. Three malignant enc
mics. o, if father and mother were here
they pondered in their thoughts, but they
are coming, coming know, at length
silently spoke Adele, yes father and
mother are too wise to rest easy after the
time for our return arrives. They will
find us that is sure. | dare say some Of
the family are about to start for aunt SUI
sans at this very moment, because form
erly we have invariably been home at the
very hour which father appointed. In
deed at this time the father and mother
were in pursuit of their children. They
repaired to aunt Susans. They had not
been there. The mother exclaimed where
where can they be? We must search the
mountain tonight
To be Continued.
wARDsBORo.
Our town is sadly quiet this winter
/, especially for those who have been look
ing for their yearly stock of wood from
the market, supplied by the farmers.
-Messrs. Frank and Mason White
have put their saw mill in capital order.
still not u log has been unloaded there
for weeks except from their own teams.
Christmas has been wandering rath-
or sadly about our streets for several
weeks looking for the odds and ends
of scattering society. After several efforts
it settled down on Mays Hall, Doc 20, in
the evening. After few dramatic per-
formances, which were enjoyed by full
house, ST. Nicholas made his appearance
and Immediately began his work. Many
were surprised and more gladdened by
the distribution of presents to the amount
of three hundred dollars. Scarce an in.
diyidual in the entire community who
was not remembered.
HOosICK FALLS.
;, Two severe snow storms last week,
making excellent slcighing.
Ice houses are being rapidly filled
from the river. The ice never was more
) clean.
The holidays have passed away, 50
far, very quietly. Each of the churches
have given a festival for the children.
-- The Hoosick Falls Terpsichorean So.
ciety, after a relapse Of three years, have
revived and we are having a very enjoy
able series Of Hops.
The Animal Ball Of the Seth Parsons
Steamer Co., No. !, occurred at Wood
Hall, New Years eve, and was very
largely attended-as usual
6 The Wood Moving and Reaping Ma
{ chine Factory have stopped their works
during the holidays, Tor the purpose o.
taking an inventory, they propose Il
start again Friday or Saturday
Emory schagel died at the residence
, OF DR.. L. f. Skinner, Saturday last; b.
had been in the village only a month
and had been employed as Drug Clerk by
DR.. H. G. Hammers; during his stay h.
To made many friends. His remains were
conveyed to Waterbury, VI.
-Chas. Mclean, son Of DR.. II. X. Ne
Lean, Of this village, died at the residenc,
9. Of his father, Tuesday last, aged Is. IL,
was one Of the most promising younl
=, men Of the village a member Of the Bap
!. list church and AN active member Of tb'
4 Sunday School. Tho funeral seryice
were held at the Baptist Church Friday
~. Rev. +. r. Hunt officiating aud wa
largely attended. His death is deepll
felt by the whole community.
T. PITEREBU RGH.
2 Tie friends Of the Rev. J. Y. Haye
D gave him a donation visit at the hotel 0
= Franklin welsh, on Wednesday evening
= Of last week. which neiled him a ME
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