The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-16

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on large dish; then came Billings will
a roasted haunch Of venison, and then ,
sight presented itself TO the Snagtownitei
that made them stare with open.mouthec
amazement. There, in the doorway
stood Mike Field, holding up dish on
which was one OF the largest turkey,
they thought they had ever seen. Wher
did he Gomez How did he get there!
| Where did he get the bird? II was dec
GRATED, too. with cranberries. Were
they dreaming or awake!
"Boys, here's the turkey aud the
cranberries, too" Mike Field exclaimed
as he walked across the room and placed
the turkey at the head Of the table.
As the miners crowded TO their places
they did not notice that a man dressed
in broadcloth had followed the Judge
into the room, and they were still more
astonished when Field gave him seat
by his side and said
"a friend OF mine, boys"
The man bowed and took the seat.
The turkey was carved and every one 4
dish was heaped up with the good
things. Never had the boys had such a
feast before and they enjoyed it, caring
little how hard the storm ragged without.
Frequently during the meal Field was
asked the question how he came to get
the turkey, but he refused 10 answer
until the meal was concluded After
every one was satisfied and Pete had
cleared the dishes away. Mike Field
arose and looking at Hattie said:
II guess its about time, Hat
Hattie rose from the table, brushed
out the wrinkles from her dress aud
went under the evergreen boughs. Field
followed and stood by her side. The
stranger stood in front of them with IA
book in his hand.
"IIello, Jedge, wat does this hyar
mean" Nate exclaimed as he jumped up
from his chair and was followed by the
others.
Before any one could reply TO Nate the
stranger said. in solemn tone OF voice
"Hattie Billings. do you take Michael
Field To be your husbandH
81 do" Hattie answered in firm voice,
her face wreathed with smiles.
Other questions were asked OF Field
and then the minister pronounced
Hattie and the Judge man and
wife. When the ceremony was con-
cluded Nate Cummings gave rous-
ing shout and. catching the bride in his
arms, he kissed her, saying:
"Well Hat, we uns hev lost our bets,
but we mir goin' ter git tn kisses"
Hattie struggled, but it was no use,
for every one present was bound TO get
"A kiss from the bride. Field looked on
and smiled. When they were quoted
down Mike got up and said:
"Boys, played you kind of scurvy
trick, but | think you have enjoyed it.
Hat and have been engaged some time
and we decided to be married on Christ
mas. sent for the preacher and he has
been here three days. The turkey and
the Cranberries came up on the last stage.
1t was sent out by my brother in the
East. When / rode away the other
night | only went short distance and
then came back. Hat kept me upstairs
all the time until this morning"
There was general shout and much
merry making after this. Hattie got all
of her bets and more presents in gold.
Field prospered and after time came
back to New York, with his wife, very
rich man. The camp was deserted in a
few years, went to decay, and the resi-
dents were scattered But as each year
comes around Hattie and Mike celebrate
the anniversary of their wedding, and
they will never forget the first Christmas
at SnagtOwn.