The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-12-24

with peanuts and candy, and an orange
or two.
The tree stood ready, and there was
hardly boy who had not contributed
something to put on it. This was the
matron'ssecret, for noteven Patsey knew
that she bad told the newsboys about his
plans for his brothers Christmas. One
ragged chap gave Il bright new five cent
piece, which Mrs. Brown had some trou-
bic in fa5teniLs On the tree. Another
brought an Easter egg, which had long
been one Of his cherished possessions, and
some put their money together to get Pete
a knife. There was also a toy cap pistol
left over from some ones last Fourth of
July, a jumping jack, lots of apples and
popcorn cakes, some candy, a penny
picture book, and "other things too
numerous to mention" The red nit
tens hung gayly from one branch and IA
squeaking bird from another A brass
watch and chain, bought on the street.
swung from the tip end of a third branch
and altogether the small tree was a
startling sight, or would be to some chill
dren used to the graceful, WAX candle
trimmed ones of grand paiiors.
When the little fellow woke early
Christmas morning be made dive for
ii'r Fq9bs5' stocking which hung by his
bed. Then there was a cry Of delight as
he held it up in true orthodox fashion
by the toe, and the peanuts tumblel out
over the oranges and the candy over
the peanuts.
sob! oh! Patsey, is they all fur me?'
he called out, This walked some of the
other boys, aud they, with Patsey, rolled
ont Of bed and began to dress, because
papers must be sold Christmas morning
as well as any other time.
Course they is, Pete, answered Pat
sey. Amt that yer stoclin', an
didn't ye hang it up TO SEQ what nd be
in it in the morninY Go long wild we
now; don't want none o yer goodies"
as Pete held out handful.
Then tie delighted little fellow began
to offer the other boys some, and this so
touched them that they vented their
feelings by various characteristic re-
marks:
pitch inter EN- yerself, Pete"
You're Il goose to give away what
was give to you"
Il don't eat candy before breakfus,
cause it don't agree with me constitoo-
shun."
"Yonro a jolly chap, Pete, that's what
you are"
"Three cheers furPete an hisstockin,"
said some one. They were given with a
will, though it was against the rules to
make noise in the dormitory, but every
one overlool,s such demonstrations at
Christmas, and so did Mrs. Brown
When al the boys had gone she took
charge Of Pete, hut kept him oat of her
sitting room. much 10 his surprise, bid
ding him wait till Patsey should come
hume; so he played around contentedly
fer while.
DOCS you know where tho City Of
David Isl he asked suddenly. IL heard
about it las' night" lie said Il think it
was angel that sung it."
Mrs. Brown was Lusy just then, and
she gave little heed to Inc child's pratt
tie and he aid no more. LUt IN his mind
WAS Il vague idea that lie should like to
find the place lecausc thaf ,autiful 1T
tie girl had sung about it, and so it
must be very uice.
When Patsey came baci lie looked in
quiringly at Mrs. Brown. ana she said
at once, Come into my sitting room.
boys. have something to show you"
Pa.scy's establishment was nearly as
great as Petc's, for he thought the small
tree would rot have much on it. There
it was, well filled, aud as Hrs. Brown
gave Pete the things she told who each
donor was Both boys were wild with
delight, but as it was nearly noon when
the tree was bare they begged a place
to put the treasures in. anl started out
Pete with his rel Inittens Ga proud
hands, to tire RESTAURANT"
"Patsey, Go you know whore the city
of David isf' asked Pete. as thcy walked
gay ~ along
Now, Pete what MAKES yer talk so
silly? No, | don't, an, what's more, |
don't want ter, said patsey decidedly.
This city suits me we'll enough.
Didn't ye hear bout it las night,
Patsey, when the angel were siuginY'
THAT were a girl, Pete; but she did
look like a angel, sure 'nough / don't
remember the city OF .ayid though"
Pete trudged on with IL sigh He was
used to having his questions remain I'M
answered. After a good dinner the boys
started back to the home, but as they
neared the place q group of Patsey's
chums came up and asked him to Join
them in some fun they had planned.
The home was block or so away. and
Pete said he could 90 tie rest of the way
alone, so Patsey left him and went Will
the boys, The little fellow trotted on
looking so happy in spite Of his worl
clothes and cheap, clumsy shoes tina
/ many whom he met smiled at him.
A fragment Of that beautiful SON
aesain sounded in his ears- The CITY @