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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
A MTDN1GHT BLAZE.
- z- EssgssI, .4o,,.
Patton's Grocery store in Ashes---PartiaHS
Insured.

fat1OnS Cf0cefN STORE III ASheS---k az I'f"hA'
Insured.
About I Is O'clock this morning the
grocery store of Mr.. VIM. Patton, on Mar
ket Square. was discovered to be on hre.
The discovery was made by several parties
simultaneously, and when the Front OF the
buildine was reached it was found to be all
on fire inside so that not thing could be
saved so rapid was the work of the flames
The alarm was sounded and brought
large crowd to the scene, who went to work
with viii to save the property from adj
Joining buildings. The fire department was
ont as soon as practicable at tfat unseasona-
BILE hour, but it was about % minutes before
the first water was thrown, and then the I'M
minent danger to adjoining buildings was
averted, and the fears of the occupants
allayed.
Mr.. Patton occupied the small wooden
building second door from Union street. on
the east side OF the square, with small
stock of family groceries and produce, on
which he had small policy of IL.
suronce with Mr. W. H. Simmonds sup
posed to be in the Knoxville Company. Mr.
Patton could not tell the exact value OF M
stock, but this insurance would not cover 1
bv some hundreds of dollars. Th
loss falls heavy on him and he has tn
svnpathies of all. but it is fortunate that Ii
has some insurance, be it ever so little
The origin could not be accounted for, III
less it was the work of rats with matches
The building was an old hull belonging t
Mr.. A. Rhoel, at Erin Station, was wort
$500 or 5000 perhaps, and there was no II
surance.
/ Almost the entire stock of groceries
Nessrs. Boli & Hall, on the corner, We
/. taken out, and badly broken up and dan
I AGED, to the extent of several hundred do
lars. They are fully insured. On the oth'
= side Of the fire, Mrs. Cooper lived up stair
t the first door, and another faml
5 next door. Most of their furniture WI
e taken down and damaged to some eXten
DIR. W. n. Carsons drug store was tv
=, doors from the fire. Much Of his stock WI
# taken out but there was not any great dal
age. except the breaking of a fine show cas-
y The solid brick walls of the adJomn
y n buildings saved the spread of the fire. Ii
wooden trimmings of each We're burn'
~ considerably.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28

OFFICE OF EAST Tenn, VA. & Ga. r. R. Co.
Knoxville, Tenn. May II, 1881.

OFFICE OF EAST Tenn, VA. & GA. r. r. Co.
Knoxville, Tenn. May II, 1881.
A meeting of the stockholders of the East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad
Company will be held at the Office of the
company in Knoxville, Tenn, upon the goth
day of July, 1881, at u NJ, to approve of
the further increase Of the capital stock of
the company and the issue of additional
bonds. To approve of the purchase of the
stock and bonds of the Alabama Central
Railroad Company, and also of the purchase of
the stock bonds Of the Knoxville and
Ohio Railroad Company, and the en-
dOrsement of the bonds Of said Company
by the East Tenn, Va. and Ga. Railroad
Company. Also to approve of the pur-
chase of the bonds of the East Tennessee
and Western North Carolina Railroad
Company, and the endorsement of said
bonds by the East Tenn, Va. and GA.
/ Railroad Company. Also to act upon some
matters to be presented to the convention
! of stockholders for securing and extending
the railroad connections of this Company
/ by purchase, consolidation lease, or other
/ wise and for such other business as may
lawfully come before the meeting.
Bv order of the Board.
L.. JAMES G. MITCHELL,
Secretary q, Treasurer
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28

The DR.. Harter Medicine Company, of
st. Louis, No, is one of the most honora-
bic and substantial establishments in the
country. DIR. Harter's Iron Tonic is one of
the standard and most highly esteemed pre-
parations of the day, and justly enjoys a
wide and increasing sale. This is brought
about by the high merit of the goods, and
the iudicious and extensive manner in which
they are advertised throughout the country.
Mandatory columns might be easily written
III their praise, but with goods SO able to
speak for themselves, simple facts serve a
better purpose.-Des Moines, (Iowa), Wes-
tern Farm journal.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
Pheasant social Rarty.

A pleasant party was given Friday night
at the residence of Mr.. John Mccoy, by
Mr.. A. Lewis, clever young salesman IN
the store of Haynes & Mccoy. A nice ice
cream supper was furnished for the crowd,
and enjoyed very much. a pleasant cpl
sode of the evening was the presentation by
the Knoxville Yachting Club, of cane to
Mr. Lewis, Mr.. Jas. Thornton making the
speech. A few hours were spent III social
enjoyment, and the party dispersed to their
homes about half past II o'clock.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
The State Normal School.

Next Thursday will witness the opening
ceremonies of the State Normal school at
the University buildings. This will be an
important and Influential feature in the
educational system OF our State, and will
draw teachers and educators from various
portions of the State. 1t is expected
that there will be at least 200
in attendance upon the school. This
will naturally create a demand for enter
tainment. We are requested by the man.
agement of the enterprise to request all per
sons who are prepared to board and lodg,
teachers attending the school, through the
month of July, to communicate at once
+ with Prof, E. Alexander stating the number
/ they can accommodate, and the price Of
/ board and lodging.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28

Mr. c. j. Warner, advance agent has
been i'll the city, at the Hattie House, for a
day or two, arranging for the appearance at
Staub's Opera House, next Monday night,
of the renowned Richmond & McElreth
Dramatic Company. This combination has
a well established name in the amusement
world, and will no doubt draw well from
Knoxville amusement lovers,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
CITY ITEMS.
DREssMAKING AND STRAW W

AND STRAW WORK
By Mrs. Kate Dallas Titus, on Gay Street.
Mrs. Titus having given up her millinery
department, has decided to give entire at
tention to Dress1naking, general sewing ana
Straw Work. She viii give special atten-
ton to
DEVASTATING,
and with plenty OF competent help, She
feels satisfied that she can give her Gus
toners entire satisfaction, guaranteeing per
feet fits and the latest styles.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
MRS. l.. c. FRENCH,
Teacher of Ei0cution.

Mrs. French viii be pleased to receive
pupils in EIocution during July and August.
4 knowledge of the principles of reading
has become a necessity to frst-clasa teach
er. and persons preparing themselves for
teachers will find their chances of obtaining
lucrative situation greatly enhanced by a
knowledge Of elocution.
Mrs. French may be seen at Williams
book store Monday and Tuesday, the 26th
and 9th instant, between 10 and II o.cloch
Il. III.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
lovely Fsrocade sasius. su

lovely fsroCaGe sasins. SUR
ssEis ana II IA reduced GcoHn
SI15 end So 90 doyyasa,S l15,
In :asl SIN > q es. IDc'uJ!ng b ark.
Extra Fine Snsins rsducs q
from 81 25 AND $3.50 d0yv,e TO
$500. Eheze are choice sslaxA
Sasins and Black SskAs re-
duced % to 30 CENTS Pr yard.
d. IL. EOVeEssa B 81 GO
stRasfA aOGga.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
GET YOUR MEATS
At AEetler & zeigler,s stall or Store

At Meter & Zeigler's StaI or Store.
If You want Choice Meat of any kind,
don't fail to call at Meter & Zeiglers Stall,
West Side of Market House; or, if after
market hours, call at their store, West Side
Of Square They always keep the very best
of Fresh Meats, Hams, Breakfast Bacon,
Sausage and everything in their line. They
guarantee satisfaction. q
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
Real Estate Transfers.

The following are the real estate transfers
registered in the county court clerks Office
for the past week:
Z. J. Walker and others to J. H. Swan,
house and lot in Knoxville, 81, 500.
JAS. N. Murphy, eE'r TO H. L. Wilson
and others, 80 acres in Sd district, 500
VIM. Fischer and wife to Jas. Edmondson,
10 acres in Sd district, sSl95.75.
Mary Hodges, eX'r, to J. W. Trent 1879
acres in 10th district.
VIM. MouIden and wife to R. w. Trent,
4S acres in 10th district, $235.
Thos. W. Humes to Southern Car Works,
4 acres in 18th district, 81, $50.
f. E. McCroskey and wife to j. Allen
land in Morgan county.
! A. T. Cottreu chairman, &c, to Isaac
| Wise. ! acre in 3D. district, exchange.
/ Isaac Wise and wife to Knox county, L
! acres III Sd district, exchange.
G. j. Rule and wife to Knoxville Foundry
and Machine Company, lot in Knoxville
$3.50.
VIM. Hill and wife to J. H. Mcmillan, 10
in I'd district, $50.
A. T. Smith to Chas. Anians, land III l9t
district, S438.
D. 7. Hickey to II. G. & G. S. Earnest,
lots in Washington county, S223.
T. Deaderick, clerk, to JAS. Harper
lot in ID district, $277.
r. n Hood and others to Lizzie Hicks
lot in Knoxville, 81, 1872.
Jno. C. Edwards and others to Z. G. Ec
wards. land in Anderson county.
Daniel Powell to Matte McBee, lot
Knoxville, 800.
r. S. Payne to Asa Hazen, lot in kno7
Vile 81 800.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
FSSEIAETEG,
SpFEO & BROTHERS


We respectfully announce 70 the citizens
Of Knoxville and vicinity that we have
opened our Ice Cream Han for the season,
and are fully prepared to furnish Ice Cream
Confeetioneries and everything that is kept
in first class confectionery house. Picnics
and festivals furnished Oh short notice We
thank the public for past favors and hope
for continuance Of the same.
v31tf
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28

June %, 1881.
Mr. EDITOR: All eastern Sewer is alive
and making ready for our 4th of July cele-
bration at Seaton's Springs. There will I'M
doubtedly be large concourse of people
there; at least all reports point in that direc-
ton. All necessary arrangements viii be
made to interest every one who may attend.
PROGRAMME.
All who propose to participate in the cele
bration will meet at Red Bank Church
against the hour of 8 O'Clock, the morning
of July 4th. Ladies and gentlemen with
flags and banners. From there they will bt
marched in regular order to the speakers
stand ! miles,
J. H. SEAToN, President.
D. W. HOWARD, Secretary
independence Celebration Meeting.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28

A victim of early imprudence, causing
nervous debility, premature decay, &c,
having tried in vain every known remedy,
has discovered simple means of self-cure,
which he viii send free to his fellowsuier-
crs. Address J. Fl. REEVES, 43 Chatham
street, New York. ci-nOv3eod&w1y
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
The Krutzch Concert Company.

Miss Lou Krutzch and her mother, Miss
Minnie Barker and Miss Nellie Gibson,
went to Loudon yesterday, to participate in
the Krutzsch concert last night. They re-
turned on the midnight train, accompanied
by Mr.. Oscar Krutzch, Mr.. T. 0. Deaderick,
Miss Kate Deaderick, the Misses Crozier
and other members Of the COMPANY.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
TIE Porter RITES Sautori MS.

The famous Porter Rifles, of Nashville,
won first honors at the great military drill at
Louisville, Ky, Thursday, and tl2oir drilling
was pronounced the best ever seen in
America. All Nashville went into exstacies,
and was literally drunk with enthusiasm
over the victory, which is decided boom
for all Tennessee.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28

Out of a class of fourteen young lady
graduates at the commencement at Martha
Washington College, Va, last week, SIX
were Tennessee girls, as follows: Misses
Katie Robson and Mary Lafferty, of Athens
Misses Nora Hardwick and Mary Johnston,
Cleveland; Miss Fife Huffaker aud Miss
Annie Clark
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
IRON Roofing and Notwithstanding.

Ambrose & Co, Knoxville, Tennessee,
have the general agency for East Tennessee
for Iron Roofing and Notwithstanding, and
are prepared to build freproof houses
cheaper than it can be done with tin, with
material far superior to tin. Specimen Of
work can be seen in Knoxville. iii26dtfs
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
ct Is Curing EXerYbodN y.

writes druggist 'Kidney-Wort is the
most popular medicine we sell" 1t should
be by right, for no other medicine has such
neys. If you have those symptoms which
indicate biliousness or deranged kidneys dc
not fail to procure it and use faithfully. In
liquid or dry form it is sold by all drug
gists.-Salt Lake City Tribune.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
OPENED FOR TIL SEASON

Kern's Ice Cream Saloon Now Ready for
Visitors.
Lovers of delicious cream will find the
above named Ice Cream Saloon now open
for the season, with polite walters ready to
attend to their orders. Families and parties
by leaving their orders, will be supplied
promptly, at reasonable prices.
rO9Vldtf.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
GEO. w. ALBERS,
nRxGGgsT AND FKzARsEACgs 8,
E.sss side Market Square.

am now better enabled than ever to ar
tend to the wants of my large and incfsa'.
ing trade by having secured the services ''
Mr. w b. Horner, chemist and Pharn'"-
cist of upwards of thirty years experience
The public may rest assured that any p
scriptions of which I make SieIi''''
which are entrusted 10 the care Of MeSSls'
Heineman and Homer will De accurate
and carefully compounded. Mt.
Nv stock of Drugs, Chemicals, Pam ram
and Oils is now full and complete, 10 W..
desire to call the attention of my 1rlen"
and the public
All kinds Of stomach and bowel trouble
are cured by free use OF A"'e
| Water. Peter Kern keeps IT,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28

Has removed ms stand to the marble front
building, opposite Sanford, Chamberlain u
Albers, where he will he glad to me all lis old
friends and customers. From that day
he will carry larger stock of clothing and
at lower prices than ever. He will absolute
" knock the bottom out. Having been 70
wears in the clothing business, he knows 1t
thoroughly in all its details. All that he
wants is for country merchants and retail
buyers to examine his stock and he WI
make it to their advantage. Ii
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28

Peter Ritter's is headquarters for
Fine Cigars, Tobacco, Meerschaum
and other Pipes and smokers Ar
ticies, at corner OF Gay and CLnch
streets.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
Obituary.

Mrs Emma CasweI Haley, eldest dau6h-
ter of Samuel ?. and Louisa WINS, died at
the residence of her parents in Athens,
Tennessee, last Saturday night at l1.3O
O'Clock, surrounded by her fathers family
and a number of kind and devoted friends
She was born in this city on the 18th day of
August, 1914 and went with her parents to
Athens when Il mere child. Mrs. Haley
was a lady of fine intellect brilliant in con-
versation, and very intelligent, She was
sure to be the center of attraction in the
social circle wherever she moved. She
leaves three little children who are too
young to fully realize their great loss. Her
bereaved parents, children, relatives and
friends have our sincere sympathy,
DIARRHdsA AND DYsENrERY are perhaps
the most common of our every day Ills, anc
| every person nearly has some special cure O
their own. Ours is PERRY DAVIS PAIN
KILLER, and having used it for many year,
we can confidently recommend it.
| Sold everywhere.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
skinny Men.

Wells Health Remover. Absolute cure
for nervous debility and Weakness of the
generative functions, 81 at druggists. De-
pot Sanford, Chamberlain & Albers.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
PERFECTION IRON ROOFING
AND SIDING.

Butt. DePue ~ so. have the ex-
elusive right 80 use EIiS Perfect
ron ROOfiog and siding in East
Tennessee. TElss is the best style
OF ErOm Roofing in use. Warrant
ed ssceoT ding so ats BaElae Eerfec-
linn
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
Circuit Court Of tbs United State
Eastern District of Tennessee.
IL Equity. No. 400.


G. NJ. Adams & Co. vs. John 81. SawyeIs
DURSUANC to a decree pronounced III the
1 above cause by the Uni ed states circuit court
for the Eastern District II Tennessee, on the Isl
day of February. 1881, | W il sell at tuDilc auc-
ton 10 the highest bidder, III front OF the west
door Of the cus tOmshOuse, in Knoxville,
On THURSDAY, THE 30th DAY OF JUNE, INST.
AT IL O'clock, A. NJ,
the property mentioned and descr bed 10 me eN-
hibit Co The bill fl ed in said cause as foil0NS a
certain lot of land, contain ny one loufth ol al
acre on which dw ling hauSe, Ieceht!y % GU
pied bv j. q. Duroeck a Slore-hOuSe, ana SIT
mated in e town of MaynardSilie, in ne county
of Union State of Tennessee, ana ADJOINING u t
81 ore house lot occuuied by Lafayette Huddes
ston on ne side and another lot Ct said Sdwyers
on the other side.
TERMS.
Said sale will be made on credit of six ant
! twelve months and in bar Of the equity of re
| demption, taking notes from the purchaser, witt
| good personal security and retaining alean on tn
property as further security
A. R. HUMES, Commissioner.
| June 26d ids. .z-.-s
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28

Mr.. Oscar Krltzsch will take small
number of pupils during the summer. Adj
dress post-oGfica, or call at residence, be
+,-aa, 3 md ia N. vi2S-d6t.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28

For ErOn Roofing and Siding
Gallon Butt. DePue 81 90. and ex-
anime ahelr Perfection ErOn
Roofing. Cheaper and better
than Shingles, Yin or Si;sse. Can
put it on ratIers or siats, saaus
saving expense.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
q" Rough on Rats. y

The thing desired found at last. Ask
druggists for Rough on Rats, 1t clears out
rats, mice reaches, flies, bedbugs, Is cents
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28

Nursing Corsets at A. D. DUNBAR's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28

Keep yyaysIss stock "eSg ana
esegAat designs tza watt mes,
:ayy@s<g ana stIyeTw are, aRn
give SpeGtas attention TO Ke-
pairing and engraving. we
ss,.wanfse Satisfaction
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
CENTRAL COAL co.
DSaieE@ III
COIL CREEk LIMP coz.

Office CInch street, opposite Custom
| house Z. E. MCCRosKEY.
yidtfci. General Agent
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28

1t pays to go down to DUNBAR's for your
Millinery.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28

The best IS cent Corset in the city,
at A. d. DUNBAR's.t
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28

Show Cases at Factory Prices,
at A. d. DUNBAR's, 81 Gay st.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
Notice to Stockho1d rs of East Tenn. & X
Petroleum ComnanN

Petroleum Company.
The Stockholders of the above named Company
are hereby notified that meeting will be held in
Knoxville, Tenn, en- the 9Th day Of July. 1881, at
the law Office of Nelson and Dickson in Masonic
Building corner of Chu ch and Gay streets, fol
election Of officers and other Us ness
SPENCER MUNS0N
| j4d30t Secretary and Treas.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
G. kOIlillaz;

Keeps the Milwaukee Bottled Lager Beer. q
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
RI-ENETE'S COCAINE
J. Renowned as Pure and Effective
Hair Dressing in Every Quarter
o. The World.

i Renowned as a Pure and Effective
Hair Dressing in Every Quarter
of the World.
For thirty years it has been a favorlte
with the people and leader with the trade,
The name ''CocoAISE has become a yalua-
bic property. Burnett & Co. have e5tab-
their so5e right to its use in several suits at
law. thus protecting the public and them
selves from imposition.
The superiority CT BURNETT's FLAvoRLNG
EXTRACTS consists in their perfect purity
aud great strength.
The Knoxville Bible Society.
The directors Of the Knoxville Bible So
ciety held meeting at the chapel of the
Second Presbyterian Church last Sunday
evening, President Humes in the chair.
The oil officers were reelected with the
exception Of the corresponding secretary, tC
which position ". H. Simmond4, Esq, was
elected.
The Office Of treasurer and custodian OF
tue depository have heretofore been held by
Mi. +. f Atwen. They were separated
Mr.. Atwe!l being reelected as treasurer ant
Mr. Jno L. Rhea as custodian OF the de
pository. No work was laid out for til
wear. except that an order was made 70
c-,nvassiug the city Of Knoxville.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
j4d30t

For a torpid Liver there is nothing better
than Tate Spring Water. For sale at Peter
Kern's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28

Real Hair Switches at A. D. DUNBAR's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28

Soda and Mineral rvaters
Always on draught at Peter Kern's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
HOPE 4 BROTHER,

Watchm 4kers and jewelers.,
g1coxyElEe l. an K fEUT q II e,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28

Ostrich Plumes very cheap at DUNBAR's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-28
Nathan Stern
or sale 10y

W. ". WOODRUFF d Co
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-12-24

CHRISTMAS IS COMING.
December's sky is dreary and December
,ra chiIl

December's sky is dreary and December's
blasts are chill,
And leafleSs are the branches overhead I:
An undertone of sadness hath the cadence
of the rill,
The blossoms which it mirrored all are
dead;
The meadow-graSs is withered by the
storm kings fatal breath,
The golden rods sway wearily and sigh !:
Fair Natures face is saddened by the
blighting touch Of death;
But Christmas time is coming, by and by.
No longer are we wakened by the blue
birds matih lays,
The bobolink and oriole have flown;
Even robin red hath left us in quest OF
summer days
The empty nest but tells OF hedgungs
grown;
Yet snowbirds are returning from seclud-
ed summer heights,
With shifting, lleecy snOwflakes still
they fly;
While brave little chickadee 4 supply of
crumbs invites
For Christmas time-that's coming by
and by.
When the sky is overcast, and the prospect
i but drear,
Treasure all the fadeless flowers along
the way;
Prepare soyenirS of love, and prepare for
gOoGly cheer,
Those harbingers, which speed the
festal day.
There is mistletoe and holly, with branch
cS ever green,
The story of the yule shall never die;
We have bitter-swect and hemlock, which
will serve rs well | wGen
To decorate for Christmas by and by.
All Christeudom is listening for the joy
Gus Christmas chimes,
From Jordan to the Hudson and the
Rhine;
The children sing their carols DER and o'er
thousand times,
Glad tidings Of Messiah-babc divine.
When the daylight soonest fades, and the
howeward path il dim,
Remember Christmas tide is drawing
nigh,
That the star is shining still, which stood
over Bethlehem,
I The beacon ofthat Christmas, by and by.