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The Press., 1888-01-19

Mrs. Elijah Talcott of Talcottville died on Friday at the age of 91. She was the mother of the Talcott Brothers, known as manufacturers in that place.
The Press., 1888-01-19

Weary Washerwomen have been made glad b. the introduction of James Pyle's Pearline, peerless compound for the laundry. It cleans the most delicate fabrics without in- jury. Sold by grocers.
The Press., 1888-01-19

-Willimantic Journal q "Tolland jail has the reputation among tranps of beiuR q very pleasant place in which to spend the winter months. The food IS saIisfac- tory, there is little work to be done. and the society is agreeable" But Jailor Kurau is improving things in the way of giving the tramps wholesome exercise.
The Press., 1888-01-19

Royal Chapman, who formerly lived near Westford, has exchanged his house in Mystic for the farm that he used to own.
The Press., 1888-01-19

ia Al STRANoH FREkE The wife. of our es- .teemed citisen, Mf. John RowelL whils suf- fering under 'm ssyere nttack ut the blues,
 tried to commit the crime of inf4ptIcids, but
 was prevented by the opp6gtune hsrtva1 of nefghbof. Her cAss has been couhiderpd by the best doctors sncurable, but her husband
 was highly pIeased aft6r uaEnR A acourse of Sulphur Bittsfs, to And thpt she, wai entirely cured. Kingstoa Hefaid.
The Press., 1888-01-19

A true friend to the sick end suffering, is Dr. Kaufmann's great Medical " ork, finely illustrated. Send three2 cent stamps, to pay postage, to A. P ordway < Co.,, Boston, Mass. and receive cop free
The Press., 1888-01-19

WHY SHOULD GIRLS PAINT Why will women daub paint ou their faces9 Have they any Idea that the paint initiates the bloom of good circulation and deceives those who examine an apparently ruddy cheek! Never was there 8 more ridicu- lou- delusiOn. Rouge cannot be so ap- piled as to deceive anybody but blind man. When the actress "makes up' Bh
 realizes that the glaring foot-lights are go
 ing to help her, and that at distance from her audience an artificial complex n, skillfully made, will not be very easily detected. But in the street, paint on the cheek Is as readily detected as it would be if applied to the end of the nose. But if the fading spinster or the foolish woman of mature years thinks she can hide time e's work with daub or more of rouge why should fresh young girls paintp That they do you can see for yourself. Girls of only slxteen-girls of respectable connec tions and unsulliea regulations can be seen with the pink of the rouge pot rub bed on to their youthful faces. What is a young girl thinking of who so dishgures herself? And what are mothers thinking nf who will allow virtuous daughters thus to daub themselves with the pigment that generally is properly regarded as the hue and sign of the frail sisterhood2
The Press., 1888-01-19

If you value health, purchase the best lard in the market. This contains no iniurious adulterations as cottop-seAd oil. bpryins and other minerals. sperTy & Barnea brand all their goods. and warrant them superior to any in the market.
The Press., 1888-01-19

At the annual meeting of the State Agricultural Society, held at MerIden last week, it was reportt d that the total re- ceipts of the p"st yenr have been $11 POI, and $350 Is left after paying all expen-es !; $4, 980 was paid In premiums. The tota number of exhibits in 1887 were 4, ,225, and the amount. paid for medals wa~ $5. 333; the gate receipts show an increase of $500 over the previous year. These of ticers were elected President, James A Bnl; vice-presidents, J. P B.rstow of Norwich and 8. c. Colt of Pennington ; corresponding secretary, W. F. Andross of East Hartford; recording secretary, T s Gold of Cornwall treasurer, s. Fl. W Yale of Meriden directors. W. M. W ds worth of Hartford, G: A. H bson of New Haven, w. c, O good of Nors,cr, E H. Hyde of Stafford, W. G. French ot W ter bury, J. W. Bacon of Danburv, M. w, Gerrill of Middleftld, A. T. Flower of Willlmantic, and W. D. Holman of Tol- land. E.5H. Hyde of Stafford was chosen a member of the board of control Ut the New Haven experiment station.
The Press., 1888-01-19

''Ourpap is two days late this week. writes Nebraska editor, lowing to an accident to our press. When we started to run the edition Wednesday night, as usual, one of the guy-ropes gave way, al- lowing the forward gilder.huke to fall and
 break as it struck the hunker-hopper.
 This, of course, as any one who knows anything about press will understand, left the gaug plank with only the fl p. flap to support it, which also dropped and
 broke eff the wfapper-chock. This loosen ed the fuking from between the ram-rod aud the hibber- r-snatchsr, which also caus, trouble. Tue report that the delay was caused by over-induIgence In intoxicating stimulants by oursef IS tissue of false- hoods, the peeled appearance of our right eye being caused by our going into the hatchway of the press in our anxiety to start it, and pulling the coupling-pin after the slap bang was broken, which caused the dingus to rise up and welt us in the optic. We .expect a brand-new glider huke on this afternoons train "
The Press., 1888-01-19
Your company is respectfully solicited

Your company is respectfully solicited t attend a
 VALENTINE BALL At ?. FURNACE HOLLOW HOTEL, l.-e Stafford, Ct
 Monday BUening. Fsb. 16, 1852.
The Press., 1888-01-19

Conn. Farmer We advise the cream cry for the average farmer, because it has facilities for doing better work than most farmers possess, and employs men who have made the business specially. If, however, the farmer. has established 8 rep ntation of his own for prime butter and commands the top price in the market ac- a-ar7i.aesl thara ia nn araasnn why be should not stay out and reap the benefit of 1t as long as he can. tie need not fear that he eau not maintain himself on equal ground, if his product is kept up to the standard, thongh the general high stand ard of creamery butter Is making it more aud m re difficult for individual dairym tI obtain prices above its quota ions This fact, though an unpleasant one to some, must be recognized, and, as men see 1t, the creameries are likely 10 more and more monopolize the butter produc- ton of New England.
The Press., 1888-01-19
The Holland Go. Leader says of the ls

The Holland Go. Leader says of the late Marc Hammond: A man of his bro d in. telligence and solid integrity would exert a commanding influence in any communi- ty, but while worthy of and welcome to the highest pubic offices in the gift of hi- townsmenJ he with characteristic modesty declined accepting any but some of lesser note, while perhaps of equal responEibiii ty. His name and character will long be held by all who knew him in respectful stssf asfcoties=ss= ... s.se.. Iass..
The Press., 1888-01-19
StafTord ,Tsleph .lne IDlree1ery

E Stafford TelophanR Dareet0Fy. Stafford Central Office in Stafford National Bank Building, Stafford Springs, Miss FANNY SPARROW, manager. ..#
 sUBscRIBERs-sTAEN0RD SPRINGS. Dr.L.B Richards residence. Jas residence E. A. Buck d Co.'S store. z. The Press office Dr J. $. Clark office Dr.C. B. Newton, residence Julius Converse, residence N |. N. R. R. depot W. H. Cooley, residence Rawitser Bros, residence TowneE B air, ,Liv'yStable. < !" office E. c. Dennis' office. Smith & Cooley's office R. $. Hicks. residence. @st GlynMlll, c. j.. Holmes, office. EfAF, LsSmith, residence Mineral Springs Co. oflce staifhrd National Bank W ID. Telegraph Go. office Warren Moalep Co, Ollce C.F: HarwOol, residence Amny ssA wv lss'
 STAFFORD HOLLOW. 2. R. s. Beebe's store (pay station). ~
 HYDEvILLE.s s Chas. Holt's office. (Phenlx Woolen Col
 sTAFFORDvILLE
 A. s. Eatons store (pay station). s. B. Amadon's office. .s7'a- sz~.ass
 eOROUTTVILLE.
 Mill of Ellis Converse & Co.,
The Press., 1888-01-19

TICKETS TWO DOLLARS.
 Carriages will call for gentlemen at 6 o'clock.
 Many are yet living in Stafford who at- tended that ball, aud probably majority of those who were present aud are now living will read this item. It Is a siugular circumstance that of those named as di rectresses but one is dead the first named on the list Of the others Mss M. A. Squire is now living at Chelsea, Mass. wife of Dr. Bullock, dentist. Miss E Pinney is now Mrs. Ingram of Troy, N Y., and frequent visitor to Stafford Miss S. Hyde IS wife of Wm. A. Col burn, Staffurd's first selectman. Miss M ,Gerould lives at Stafford Hollow, aud re- taIns her maiden name- Miss J. Squire is Mrs. Stillman Eills of Palmer. Miss J. Harvey IS the widow of George FrancIs, and lives at Stafford Hollow. Miss A. Hyde is Mrs. Culton of Springfield. Miss s. Howe is Mrs Keys of Springfield Miss $. E lis Is now Mrs. Albert Hyde of Pittsfield, Mass. Miss A. Washburn is wife of Jarvls Hyde of Stafford Miss M Scripture is now Mrs. Bailey of Southing- ton.
The Press., 1888-01-19
DIRECTREssEs

Miss E. Gerouh, Miss M. Gerould, Miss s. Howe Miss M 4. Squire Miss J. Squire, Miss $. Ellis Miss K. Pinney, Miss J. Harvey. Miss A. Washburn, Miss E. Hyde, Miss A. Hyde, Miss M. Scripture.
 Musio Inv Tbononaon1a Rand
The Press., 1888-01-19

-J. W. Winch of Union has been com missioned aide-de- imp on the staff7of the comman,ler-in-cbisf of the G A. R, U. s. A.
The Press., 1888-01-19
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

l BOSINESS OEN6O
 DEAL ESTATE and Personal Proper 1G ty bought, sold and exchanged very reasIna- terms at Siledge's Real kstate Agency, Stafford | Springs, Conn. t# #s# N HI. REED, Attorney at Law, office in O spellman's building, Main-st. |O T. HANSON, Attorney and Counsel Os. loratLaw, over Stafford springs Post Gtice. |O H. BIDWELL, AuctiOnet r.. Oe Page's Block, Main-st. a Ii. HOBBY, plano tuner anu Deal I Os CT in Pianos and Organs. Mansfield, Conn. N WAYLAND PRESTON ,Auc- I tiOmeer.
 | w. CHANDLER, insurance and residence on WestfOrd Avenue. lN T. PRESTON, Counselor at Law, Oe Notary Public, andsfsEAL ESTATE AGENT Will | tngton, Conn. - LIT SMITH. Dentist, Warren's Block. He Best work at usual prices. Chloroform, Gas Ether administered for extraction ofteeth .NKEM. A. CGlNIINss; Horse and OK w Shoeing, Machine FOrgings and Repairing done to order Aso builder and reparer of alstyles of Wagons. South-st., Stafford Springs.
 E N., CRANE, 1Aaspqfsetures of and I-edealer in Harnesses, Robes, Bells, Fancy Lap Robes, Whips, Trunks, Fancy Mats' etc.
 4 GEECY of Holland County Mutu- "A RI Fire RMS. Ca. at J. W. CHANDELIERS office, with Wn. lll smith < c., Stafford Springs. DR. SAMUEL DAVID & SON, I Physicians and Surgeons, Office West Mains Telephonic connection in office. r MIMI. A. KING. Attorney and GOuu- w sellor at Law. Room No.7, Warren Block. M R. GRISWOLD, Dentist, s6s s5; the best, s1o EDWARD CONNOLLY, dealer in sAI REl kinds OfwCuG stone Work. for Buildings. Monumental Work and Masonry. Guar; 29S Main-st., Holyoke, Mass. MISS IlEIslsAs NJ. NICHOLS.
 p fE ss [. ssFe ah assG S.ifb Sff Pianos for Stafford springs, Conn.,, and vicinity Ch5ekertng, H@zlet"n. Hard H mn "a & and and HamlAA Orgaps.
 .T c. TIFFANY,
 .e.1,-D ,E N. HIS IT..
 WARREN BLOCK, tRoom 4, STAFFORD SPRINGS. IT., ARNOLD.
 A' m JeWeler, May now be found at his store in the
 NEW BAKER BLOCK. CTAFFORD SAVINGS BANK.
 PRESIDENT W. M. CoRBIN.
 sa5 .. Ao AooNs As A. 4AS = . L. F.sRAWIT5ER,
 SECRETARY JAMES RLSLEY
 TREASURER CHAS. E, LAKEWOOD.
 ..,,--..,.. .a.. DIRECTORS -- Julius Converse E. C. Pinney, Geo c. Parkess, J. J. Ellis, E O. Dmock, James Mclaughlin, Davis A. Baker, James Risley.
 Deposits commence drawing interest the first of each month.-.,. ~s.-s-.s -..
 Interest computed semi annually. Dividends Jan- IuaPv TuIv
The Press., 1888-01-19

As other Holland County papers are calling attention from time to time to their several points of superiority, we desire to put in the claim for The Press that it does less bragging for itself than any other one -.+
The Press., 1888-01-19

a H. HalBBY Y, Plano Iuner anu Deal Osser in Planos and Organs. Mansfield, Conn.
The Press., 1888-01-19
MAKINq A CONFESSION.

MAKING A CONFESSION.
 She was evidently deeply in earnest, and earnest people are always entitled to pro found attention, so I became profoundly att tentive
 II must make confession" she said, in more -subdued tones, ''an6 tell you every thing The first time I knew I had to be kissed on the stage by the good looking lead ing man-ahI you would be surprised if I told you his name-I admit that was de- lighted. Yes, I was by no means averse to it. knew that the role called for the kiss and was satisfied. Shall ever forget that kissl I think not. I found face beside my own, so besmeared with rouge, so in- crusted with powder, so moist with cosmetic, that assure you it didn't look like face As said, this was my first stage kiss. I don't say it was my first kiss, mark you we'll, because well, have three brothers Hal ha!:
 She laughed provokingly, and I felt vexed without knowing why.
 ; '.His awful face" she went on, twas pressed close to mine, and it positively sick ened me. The leading man was French, and he had dined elaborately on food exceedingly favored with garlic. I remember had to spring back after the embrace and exclaim: How dare you insult me with your kisses.
 
 EFFECT ON THE AUDIENCE, .sI made that speech from my heart n thoroughly meant what said, and the effect upon the audience was excellent. Only, for the life of me, I couldn't think of any one who would appreciate such kisses. wouldn't have offered them to my bitterest foe"
 She laughed at the recollection and then went on: Stage kisses are generally disgust ing. Of course, sometimes they are merely make hefeye kisses but. when you, are right in front of the audience that is Impossible The audience may sometimes be shocked at the apparent warmth, of a stagek kiss, but they would be more shocked if it were not given. A man who is so enveloped in paint isn't a man. You are merely kissing painted doll, with mustache so colored by cosmetics that you are in mortal agony lest it leave some trace on your lily white skin. Oh, yes!" she added; smiling, ''many are the property hThstaches have loathed for that reason" ss Then she uttered the remark which em- barrassed me at the beginning. assf. r Do you know, ? she said, beaming. seraph- icaly, ''that at one time was so utterly sick ofstage kissing, and it became so revolting to me, that really thoug ght-yes, did, honor bright!-that should never again be able to tolerate kissing off the stage Allan Dale in. New York Evening World.
The Press., 1888-01-19

O II. BLDWELL, AuctiOnet r. Oe Page's Block, Main-st.
The Press., 1888-01-19
STAFFORD SPRINGS CONN. JANUARY 1e, 1888

(For The Press0
The Press., 1888-01-19

\ w. CHANDLER, Insurance and O'o Real Estate Agency. Stafford Springs. Office at residence on WestfOrd Avenue.
The Press., 1888-01-19

N WAYLAND PRESTON, ,Auc- l tiOmeeFs
The Press., 1888-01-19

IC T. PRESTON, Counselor at Law, Os Notary Public, andsfaEAL ESTATE AGENT, WI-
 Ington, Conn.
The Press., 1888-01-19

D EAL ESTATE and Personal Proper 1O ty bought, sold and exchanged very reasuna- at Smlledge's Real hstate Agency, Stafford Springs, Conn. r.# 8 M##
The Press., 1888-01-19

GENCY of Holland County Mutu- "A aa Fire RMH. Ca. at J. W. CHANDELIERS office, with Wm. smith < Co.,, Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1888-01-19

E ,N., CRANE. Mapufacturer of and I-sdealer in Harnesses, Robes, Bells, Fancy Lap Robes, Whips, Trunks, Fancy Mats, etc.
The Press., 1888-01-19

DR. SAMUEL DAVID & SON, 1O Physicians and Surgeons, Office West Mains Telephonic connection in office.
The Press., 1888-01-19

.NKEM. A. tCONIINs; Horse and OK
 w Shoeing, Machine Forgings and Repairing done order Also, builder and repairer of allstyles of Wagons. South-st., Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1888-01-19

~ 1T. HAN N SON, Attorney and Counsel Ose lorat Law, over Stafford springs Post Gtfice.
The Press., 1888-01-19

LIT SMITH, Dentist, Warren's Block.
 He Best work at usual prices. Chloroform, Gas administered for painless extraction ofteeth
The Press., 1888-01-19

N H. REED, Attorney at Law, office in O Spellman's building, Main-st.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-27
Wilkie Collins Ghosts.

mir. Wilkie Collins says Pail Mall Ga.
zette writer, lis again suffering from his old
enemy the govt, which has pursued him
with fiendish malignity for years. The ia
nous novelist once related 10 me with his
own lips the history Of The Moonstone,' and
said that some Of the most entertaining
scenes of that exciting novel were dictated
when in the grasp of the govt devil If govt
is the enemy OF his old age, ghosts prosecuted
him when he was young, 50 that the life OF
the popular novelist has not been all beer
and skittles When was writing "Tho
Woman in White,"' said Mr. Collins, 4
often used to take up my work little before
midnight and work into the small hours Of
the morning. Then the most horrible mon
sters, with green eyes, frightful fangs and
lolling tongues, would meet me on the stair
case and follow me to bed, not once, but
night after night OF course they were the
result Of overwork, and a rest banished them
from my overweight brain. New York
Tribune
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-27
An Astonished IngIislimaD.

\ newly arrived Englishnan was told thai;
the editor OF The North American Review
would, that night, deliver learned lecture,
and that ii he desired to become informed
upon live issues in America he should attend.
lie did 50, and the next day he wrote as FOL.
lows to a London newspaper:
The Americans are surely a very peculiar
people. Last night | went TO hear a well
known gentleman lecture on what these
people term live issues, ard must say that /
uovor heard q more ridiculous discourse, The
ieoplo laughed in his very face. but he did
not appear 10 mind it, lie talked about alb
eurd things, and spoke Of showing his fist into
the bosom Of the night, and went on Mt some
length to tell Of dog that had iicas. did
not want to be rude, Lut really laughed /
actually expected to see the people mob the
fellow, he Wa; 50 very, very queer
lie had been "steerad' against Bill Me-
Arkansaw Traveller
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-27
silk EiDDOust

Those OF our lady readers who would
like to have an elegant, large package OF
extra fine Assorted Ribbons (by main, in
different widths and all the latest fash
ionable shades; adapted for Bonnet
Strings, Neckwear, Scarfs, Trimming for
Hats and Dresses, Bows, Fancy Work,
etc, can get an astonishing big bargain,
owing 10 the recent failure Of large
wholesale Ribbon Manufacturing Co, by
sending only rs cents (stamps), 10 the
adj - we give below
A. "a q.eciH AIR. this house will give
dOate the amount OF any other firm in
America ii you will send the name and
p o address OF ten neiely married ladies
when ordering and mention the name of
this paper. No pieces less than one yard
in length. Satisfaction Is guaranteed, or
money cheerfully refunded. Three pack
ages for so cents. Address
LONDON RBBoS AGENCY, JERSEY CITY,
n J.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-27
TIE nrLATEp COURIER.

Why waited he, the lasgar' messenger
A thousand suns Ike funeral pyrcs Ind burned;
A thousand days. slow winged, had taken fighs
Through the din valleys OF the twilight land
Into the REGIONS 81 eternal night.
WHY sarred he. the absent messenger
Tnroagh many nights the harvest moon had
waHci.
Aud shadows faded from deep dusk 10 gray
Then eastern skies were hecked win crimson
stleaks.
And an the nichts had vanished into day
Why vas he late. the tardy messenger
The SHOWS o. many winters filed the skies
SLOW driiicd down. then melted $40" away
To babble seav ard IN the Summer streams
gaat follow where jones sunny footsteps stray
Why loitered he. the slothful messenger
Before mine ewes the glow Of summer days,
SLOW GeeDcned like the tnts OF ripensng gram
yu,l the north winds banners led the van
And snow nakos fen and covered wood aud
plain
Why fingered he. tie .!oN paced messenger
Because % those who va.t aa latest comes,
fsou.-.t HIN then. bu' .ird that he h"d iled
10 carry T. tbs one Wiz .lunned him most
Agrauge and s,!ea.I message from The dead
- Ernest u G1ley IN Inter ocean.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-27
DnuninR 1In Lee.

At the entrance 10 tho National museum il
"a large stone sarcophasus, which wa
brought 70 this country some years ago from
Egypt, and presented 10 the Smithsonian
Institution The other day one Of the excur-
sionists from northern New York, entering
the building stopped to look at it. Turning
TO the man who checks umbrellas ana canes,
she said
What Is that great stone affair
That's a ,arcophagus, naam," he an
swered
Where did it come fromp
From Egypt, maam."
wv nat do they use it for"
TO spit in, mostly, ma'an," replied the
faithful public servant. Washington Cor
New York Tribune
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-27

Sweet Grl-And do you really stand and
watch my window every night before yoA
20 home, George, deari
George have been doing SO, my love, but
/ shau't any more.
Sweet Girl 'anxiouslyJ-Don't you love me
as much u eyerf
George-Oh, yes; but last night police
man thought was burglar, and took me to
the station house The Epoch.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-27

ADAM DIACOET s0 D.. Nlrian street
Wholesale and retail Repairing neatly an'
promptly done.
r. T.. lsEBiE) CRfNsllAW. ml Eait Bro
street. mattress maker anl upuD tcrcr
Wholesale and retail. Repairing ncu 4n-
durably done.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-27
Blessings OF Liberty.

Bill-Why don't ger git inter public life
an be somebody, JIM
JIM did try ter git Office, but these
burned civil service rules KEEP me out
What Office did yer try ferf
"Jantor Of public buildn'. They askei
me how much two AID t,so made, an cause
/ failed on the first answer they wouldu I
have me"
Never mind, jim, IA help yer git later
public lie Ill get yer elected school director
that don't require no Examination. Omaha
World
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-27
A Woman of Talent,

so your sister is making S2O0a week with
en- opera company, aud your brother 500 Q
week.
Yes, sir"
We'll there must be genius in the family
There isn't much IN ours, to be sure. But I'm
glad to say that | have sister So talented
that she makes 500 week by appearing in
public
What is her speciality
"She is the bearded woman in a museum y
Nebraska Journal.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-27
4 Ecn.nnnhir EeunrsI.

Papa, said beautiful girl, brightly, "do
YOU know that this is NY 18th birthdayT
why, bless ne, 50 it is.' responded the old
man 1T doesn't seem possible that my little
girl has grown 70 b. a young lady
Well, she has, papa, aud want you to do
me very great favor" and the beautiful
girl hid her blushing face upon the old man 8
shoulder
What is it, dearF he asked tondly
please sell Nero. New York Sun
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-27
a Largo Sum.

IL is said that the French cook whom Mr.
Vanderbilt mas engaged at a salary Of S10-
coo wear, does not know how to make 4
mince pie. Perhaps this explains why he is
paid such big salary; but $4,000 a year
seems like large sum for even a millionaire
to pay to prolong his life -Norristown
Herald
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-27
Almost Too Much.

The latest thing reported in trusts" is a
diamond trust" This will make news
paper editors howl more than ever 1t Is
about as much as they can do to keep their
families supplied with diamonds at present
prices.-Norristown Herald.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-27
Not All HAppy.

We hail with Joy the gentle spring.
The time when disappears the sno~.
md formers hear the robins sing,
aud Sol with warmth begins 10 glow.
The poet then in ccstacies
Of huds and early blossoms sings, =
OF babbling brooks and greenins ieasr
% trailing arbutus and things
Gu While we hail the gentle spring,
Tie budding tree. the greening PLAIN
We must confess that II doth bring
Some little drawbacks in its train.
our oyercoats are thrown aside.
When come bright morus and sunny noons,
And then lis mighty hard 10 hide
The patches on our pantaioons'
Boston Courier,