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JOHN WAGNER GETS THE PROPERTY.
Decision in the Contest Over the Es-
tate of M. Wagner.
The Nephew's Title to the Property is
Not to be Disturbed, Says
Judge johnson.

Judge Johnson, in Department Two
OF the Superior Court, yesterday rem
dered his decision in the case of Jacob
Gibfr1ed against John Wagner, nephew
OF the late M. Wagner, to cancel deeds
to property made by the deceased to the
latter. Some Of the property involved
Is that on the southwest corner of Ninth
and l streets. The court says:
This is an action brought ON the part
OF plaintiff as heir of NJ Wagner, de-
ceased. and as his legal representative,
against defendant to cancel certain
deeds executed by the deceased in favor
OF the defendant, on the ground of de-
ceit, fraud and undue influence.
The deceased died in May, 1894. A
few weeks previous TO his death he exc
cuted certain deeds to defendant to
property in San Francisco and Sacra-
mento. AT the time of his death he was
about 70 years of age, and had been
sick, confined to his bed, some time prior
to his death, and was so sick at the
time of the execution of the deeds in
question. The plaintiff and defendant
were nephews of the deceased. The de-
fendant for along numberof years made
his home with the deceased, and was re-
siding with him at the time of his death,
while the plaintiff lived for the last five
years in the city, but at his own resi-
dence, where he carried on a grocery
business.
1t was in evidence that he frequently
visited his uncle and brought provisions
for him from his store
The deceased had no family, but had
q. large number of other heirs of equal
degree with these two, residing in the
East, in Europe and elsewhere. The
property conveyed contained the entire
estate of the deceased.
The purported consideration of the
deed was that defendant was to sup
port and care for deceased during the
remainder of his life, and to pay the
funeral expenses. It was claimed also
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REcoRD-UN1oN.

The defendant was the most vigorous
on that occasion in calling on
plaintiff for assistance, and to leave
him ''out ip the cold" as was done,
shows deep ingratitude, but does not
amount to fraud upon his rights. 1t
is highly probable that defendant, after
he knew what disposition his uncle
made Of his property, concealed 1t from
plaintiff, but 1 can see no principle that
would compel him not to do so. While
the court can see nothing to admire in
the conduct of the defendant in this
matter, still it is unable to see any just
cause for disturbing the deeds in ques-
ton.
Judgment will be for the defendant.
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Johnson, who reside at the Mansion
House. Oh Seventh street, called at the
pslics station after reading the account
published in the Record MON" yester-
day morning. Mrs. Rankin identified
three gold rings, portion OF bracelet
and purse found on Win as her prop
erty, and Mrs. Johnson identified her
mothers gold-rimmed spectaclss, which
had been stolen.
They both remsm bered having seen
Winn at the house offering lottery tickets
for sale. Wins photograph is In the
rogue's gallery, he being an old offender.
Last night the officers visited All Wins
room and found there a variety or things,
including an American bulldog pistol not
of the kind that Cinnamon usually own.
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TENTH AND ] STREETS.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
County of YoIo, State of California-R
II. Malone, plaintiff, VS.. David Q. Entri-
can, Annette Entrican, Paul r. G. Horst,
John Doe and Richard Roe, defend
ants. Action brought in the Supe-
rior Court of the county of Yolo,
State of California, and the complaint
filed in the office of the Clerk of said
county. White Hughes & Seymour,
plaintiffs attorneys.
The people of the State Of California
send greeting to David O. Entrican, An
nette Entrican, Paul r. G. Horst, Il.
Clemmens Horst, Louis A. Horst John
Dee and Richard Roe, defendants.-You
are hereby, required to appear in an &C
ton brought against you by the above
ldmed plaintiff in the Superior Court of
the county of Yolo, State of California,
and to answer the complaint filed therein
within ten days exclusive of the day of
S. rvice) after the service on you of this
summons, If served within this county,
or ii served elsewhere within thirty days.
The said action is brought to obtain a de-
cree of this court for the foreclosure of a
certain mortgage described in the said
complaint and executed by David .. En-
trican and Annette Entrican on the 18th
day of January, 1872, to secure the pay
ment of a certain promiSSory note duly
given and executed to one Catherine f.
Dalton, and was by her duly transferred
to Diaintiff; that the premises conveyed by
said mortgage may be sold and the pro-
ceeds applied to the payment of the said
mortgage and in case such proceeds are
not sufficient to pay the same then to OBJ
tain an execution against said defendants
for the balance remaining due, and also
that the said defendants and all persons
claiming by, through or under them may
be barred and foreclosed of all right,
title, claim, lien, equity of redemption
anG interest in and to said mortgaged
rreInises, and for other and further relief
as will more fully appear by reference to
the complaint on file herein. And you are
hereby notified that if you fail to appear
and answer the said complaint as above
required the said plaintiff will apply to
the court for the relief demanded in the
saio complaint.
Superior Court of the county of Yolo,
S.aJe of California, this 2Sth day of Au-
gust, in the year of our Lord 1895
IL. So G. L. DUNCAN, Clerk.
White, Hughes & Seymour. Attorneys
for Plaintiff. n23-2m
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COLUMBIA FETE.
The Grand Spectacular Entertainment
on Thursday Night.

The Grand Spectacular Entertainment
on Thursday Night.
On Thursday next the grand perform
ance of the Colum bia Fete is to take place
at the Metropolitan Theater. The young
people who are to take part in the spec
tacle are being drilled daily by Miss
Mathews.
Mrs. Moynlhan, as Columbia, will
sing columbia, Gem of the Ocean,"
with q chorus, before the Queen of the
City. ''Night' will be iInpersonated by
Miss jennie Govan.
There will be fancy marches, dances
and drills of various kinds. all novel,
unique and new-the floral drill, brown
les, Cupid dances by the Farley children.
Highland fling, boys drill. kindergarten
work of twenty children, rainbow drill,
with colors. Vision of Peace" "Tenting
on the Old Camp Ground" by the mill
tary, and pantomime chorus OF 100
children.
All will be under the auspices of the
ladies of st. PauPs Episcopal Church.
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DUE TO DRINK.
The Crime That Sends Charley Ranlett
70 Ipr,ic

The Crime That Sends Charley Ranlett
to Prison for Life.
Yesterday Charles E. Rsnlett was taken
from Contra Costa County to the State
Prison at Folsom, where he is to serve
life Imprisonment for the murder
of his brother at Rodeo, Contra Costa
County, in December of last year.
1t was q sad affair. The young men
were reared in this city, where the family
still reside, and had many friends here.
There was no real malice in the act of
Charles. 1t was simply an insane inn
pulse, caused by drink, but it was muir
der, and he must suffer for it. No physi-
cal punishment that might be inflicted in
his case could ever equal that which he
has suffered through pangs of conscience
since the deed was committed.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel yes
terday: II. Levy, Edwin Ferry. L. Ken
nelly. E. Bradley, j. r. Armory, c. A.
Kaempfsr. Felix Risser, New York; f.
B. Choate, Mrs. f. NJ. Bates, Mrs. b. B.
Lee, Sacramento Mrs. l.. NJ. Culver.
Pasadena; G. a. Thurston, g. w. Bsller,
Winfield Scott. J. K. Tilley. j. NJ. John
son. A. Z. Madder. f. d. Burrows. II. f.
Adler. Thomas Hart, b. o. Schucking,
San Francisco; Robert Downing and
wife. Washington, D. c.. G. j. Wetmore,
i. ). Denison. Oakland; Frank c. Town,
Chicago; U. D. Fairman, Boston.
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Change in Ladies, Dav.

The President and Secretary OF the
Sutter Club have given notice that as the
Glee Club of the University of California
intends giving an entertainment in Sac
ramento, Thursday evening, January
9Th, ladies' day has been changed from
Friday, January 10th, to Thursday, Jan
uary 9th, and as the gentlemen from the
university have been rendered the hospi-
tality of the club, it is their intention to
come TO the club rooms after their enter
tainment, so it is thought that it would
be pleasant to have as many of the mem
bers and their ladies meet them as may
find it convenient to do so.
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Weather Notes.

The Weather Bureau reports show the
highest and lowest temperatures yester-
day to have been 81 degrees and Sc de-
grees, with light southerly winds and
clear weather prevailing.
There were few clouds floating in the
air during the entire day, obsouring the
sun for only short time
The barometrical readings at q. u. and
p. m. were 30.39 and 30.3I inches, re-
spectively
The highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago yesterday were A degrees
and 3S degrees, with 10 OF an inoh of rain +,
and one year ago to-day 4S degrees and Al
degrees, with .0Z Of an inch.
River. 10 feet
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County settIements.

The following counties have settled
their first installment Of taxes for 1895
with the State: San Joaquin, Sl57, ,49I AZ;
Sonoma. $12S, 1856 25; Butte, S67, $50 O4;
Kings, $50, 273 80; Riverside, $50, l3l 5S.
The Jreasurers of San Francisco and
Alameda Counties also came up to settle,
but there were go many counties ahead OF
them that their cash will probably not be
counted until noon to-day. San Diego
will also probably settle to-day. All
warrants on the general fund can now be
paid when presented
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Prodded With a Pitchfork.

G. II. Thomas complained to Police
Sergeant Plunkett last night that an en-
ploye at Schad's stable had stabbed him
in the hand with pitchfork. He said
the propretors of the stable had given
him permission to sleep there, and be-
cause he had refused TO leave last night
the employe referred to struck him with
fork.
Thomas said he would this morning
swear to a complaint against the man.
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STUDIES IN BLACK AND WHITE.

Stylish Garments Received for County
Jail Inmates.
Sheriff Johnson yesterday received q
big box full of works of art TO be distrib-
ted among the prisoners in the County
Jail as Christmas presents.
The gifts are in the shape OF new and
comfortable WOODEN shirts and trousers,
beautifully striped in black and white,
and when the chain-gang next goes on
parade they will look like a band of
Zebras on an African prairie.
Clad in these uniforms the prisoners
will think twice before attempting 10
leave the Jail, but if any should get away
they will not need brass band to herald
their presence in any particular locality.
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WINS sTEALINGs.

Most OF the Property Has Been Identi-
fled by Its Owners.
Some of the property found on All Win,
the Chinaman arrested by officers Doug
las and Wilson Thursday night on sus-
picion of being thief. has been identi-
fed.
Mrs. Ellen Rankin aud Mrs. J. E.
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stricken From the Record.

In the case of Reclamation District No.
551 against Robert Mcclure and others,
Judge Johnson yesterday made an order
striking from the record the demurrer
filed by Messrs. Olney 81 Olney. on the
ground that they were not authorized to
act in the matter. The case was then
continued two weeks
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sued by an Estate.

A. A. Jackson, administrator of the
estate of John K. McComber. deceased,
has. by his counsel, A. L. Hart and c. II.
Oatman, brought suit against d. w.
Phillips to recover the sum of $500 al
legged to be due the estate by the de-
fendant.
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Military Election Tonight.

There will be meeting held at the
Armory this evening for the election Of
Colonel and staff and field officers of the
Second Infantry Regiment. The tive
local companies, E aud q. the Woodland,
Chico. Nevada City. Red Bluff, Colusa
and Marysville companies will be repre-
sented by their commissioned officers
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ADJUSTMENTS.
CLUN1R OPERA HoUsF

]. ID. Lessee and Mana.er
Week Commencing December 23. 1898.
THE ELDRIDGE-HA STOCK COM
pany in a magnificent production OF the
charming spectacular extravaganza, ''rH Il
CRYSTAL SLIPPER" with new scenery.
handsome costumes, novel mechanical effects,
good ballet, specialties and strong cast
Popular Prices-IOc, 20c and 3Oc.
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At Lao on tho sama dav

At l:90 on the same day they will sell,
at 32l j street, the contents of restau-
rant, consisting of tables, chairs, re-
frigerator, crockery. glassware, mirror,
French range and fixtures complete, table
linen. napkins, q tine coal stove. etc.
The record-union., 1895-12-28

Speaking of bargains, look at these
Special holiday prices = Mandolins
from 50; Symphonic Music boxes, $50
Stratton. Guitars and Banjos, from
81 80. Everything in the musical line
cheap. Secondhand Pianos. from S75
We are sole agents for the Mathushek
Jacob Doll. Conover and Kranich and
Bach Pianos, cheap for cash, or install
ments Neale, Eilers Co., 631
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AUCTIONS.
AUCTION SALE

RESTAURANT
Bell & Co. will sell, on the premises. 321
street, TUESDAY, December 81, 1895 at
1:30 p. m. sharp, the entire outfit, con-
sisting of tables, chairs, refrigerator,
crockery, glassware, mirror, French
range and fixtures complete, table linen,
napkins, fine coal stove, etc. Sale posi-
tive. Terms cash
PTTT O. 20 A,,o+;o,,,,,.-
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Minor Police Cases

Sophie Henssner was convicted in the
Police Court yesterday of vagrancy and
will be sentenced to-day.
Joseph Cogar. John Cother and c. s.
McCrystle were convicted of disturbing
the peace and fined So each
The record-union., 1895-12-28

At 10 a. IN. on Tuesday, the 3lst, the
same firm will sell, at sos X street. the
entire outfit, consisting of bar fixtures,
bar glassware, Hall sale, tables, chairs,
stoves, portierss, lamps etc.
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Could Not Throw stones.

Robert Berry, who was charged with
malicious mischief. was discharged in the
Police Court yesterday. He was charged
with throwing stones at Chinaman, but
proved that be had a broken wrist and
could not have done so.
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Fined u Hundred.

/. Jacobson pleaded guilty yesterday
morning in the Police Court TO violating
the ordinance against gaming and was
fined SiU0, with the alternative of 100 DAYS
in Jail. He was arrested for running q
crap game.
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Obstructed the Patrol WAGON.

OUsITIICteu IHt TaIFOI wagon,
j. LaDdis WAS convicted in the Police
Court yesterday of refusing to get out of
the way of tho patrol wagon and was
fined $40, with the choice OF breaking
rock for ten days.
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Auction Sales.

AT 927 K street Bell IL Co. will sell at
auction at 1:30 to-day a large lot Of parlor,
bedroom, dining room ana kitchen furni-
ture. carpets. linolsum, phaeton, Hall
SAFE ETC.
The record-union., 1895-12-28

THE FOUNTAIN, 516 K, has the best
clam juice, chowder and steam beer. Call.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

vehicles-Baker e Hamilton-Hardw
Carts, Buggies, Carriages, Phaetons, Balm
Farm and Header Wagons, Wholesale
Hardware. Send for catalogue.
The record-union., 1895-12-28

MILLER BROS, 1116 ] street, carry a
full line of oil heaters.
The record-union., 1895-12-28

T. B. REID, dentist Masonic Temple
Sixth and K streets Office hours to 8.
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SHOE REPAIRING - 1913 Seventh
street between ] and K Take your shoes
to the Chicago Shoe Manufacturer. Strict
ly first-class work. Old shoes made to
look like new ones. Invisible joints on half
soles; edges same as new.
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AUCTION SALE.

BELL & CO. WILL SELL THIS DAY
Saturday December 2S 1895, at 927 X
street, at 1:30 p. m. sharp. large lot of
parlor bedroom, diningroom and kitchen
furniture, carpets, linoleum, phaeton,
Hall safe, etc. Sale positive. Terms cash.
BELL & CO, Auctioneers.
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AUCTION SALE

Bell & Co will sell, on the premises, SO3 X
street, TUESDAY, December 81, 1895. at
10 a. m. sharp, the entire outfit, consisting
of bar fixtures. bar glassware, Hall safe.
tables. chairs, stoves, portiereS lamps
etc. Sale positive. Terms cash
d2S-3t BELL * co, Auctioneers
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IF AFFLICTED with Sore Eyes use
DR.. ISAAC THOMPSON'S EYE WATER.
Sold at % cents. S
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THE WEEKLY UNION THE BEST
weekly on the coast.
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PHOTOS. Get Hodson's coupons from agents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20

On the evening before Christmas,
in the year of grace 1894, Mr.. Rufus
Bell created n mild sensation at his
home by arriving with parcel of huge
dimensions. He made sure that none
of the children were about the house
before he entered and, when he had
crossed the threshold he Immediately
concealed the mysterious bundle in "a
closet and locked the door upon it.
Mrs. Bell at once demanded an ex-
PLANTATION, and her niece, Miss Rose
Mayne, seconded the demand strongly;
thereupon Mr.. Bell struck the attitude
popular with candidates when they say
my fellow-countrymen," and said:
Ladies, l am but human, singular as
the statement may seem; but ] am
nevertheless a being of ideas and re-
sources"
I'VE are always acquiring informa-
tion," interrupted Mrs. Bell.
"Rose," continued Mr.. Bell, serenely,
turning to the younger lady, "as
school-teacher you must have studied
Juvenile human nature, and you must
have been shocked by the fact that
children cease to believe in the good
old stories of Santa Claus and his rein
deer almost as soon as they are able to
walk; in fact, have heard you COM
ment upon this sad truth. What is
Christmas to child, if the child doesn't
believe in Santa Claus? Where are all
the romance and poetry of the oc-
sion? My own children are skeptical
when | tell them the charming legend
of Kris Kringle; have undertaken to
convince them that there is Santa
Claus; l have decided to let them see
Santa Claus in person."
This naturally pleased
the ladies'; and their excitement was
quite intense when Mr.. Bell produced
bundle from the closet and opened
it. producing lot of ancient furs and
bearskin hat that had probably been
used by drum major of the town
band; to please the ladies' he donned
ms costume at once, and they voted
him a perfect Santa Claus, as he GER
tainly was.
Now, "he said, when he had resumed
his ordinary raiment, 81 don't think it
quite fair to reserve this entertainment
for our own children exclusivly, so /
have invited few good little boys and
girls of the neighborhood; and Mr.. and
Mrs. Brewster will be here, and young
Mr.. Moon; ] have let them into the Sc
cret. You will tell the children to hang
their hosiery in the north room, and in
form them that you have reason to be-
lieve that they may see Santa Claus IL
they sit up and keep perfectly still; at
the proper time I'll ascend the roof and
slide down the chimney; it is just large
enough for the purpose. And / guess
that's ALL"
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ourage was generally answering and
uncompromising, tried to stife shrek,
and only half succeeded.
..tcr the roof had been successfully
assembled, they heard great noise by
the chimney, as though Santa had Just
e'ishied, and then they heard him de-
scend the interior of the chimney; low
cr and lower he came, until finally his
legs were in the room, and they kicked
inavery human and prosaic way. After
they had kicked for awhile, and no more
OF the visitors body appeared, it be-
gan to dawn upon everybody that Santa
was in difficulties. The children and
the older visitors sat staring at the legs
for few minutes, and then Mr.. Moon,
who was man for an emergency, gal
lantly rushed to the rescue. He seized
Santa's ankles and pulled with all the
force of pair of gymnasium-educated
arms, but he didn't seem to make any
headway, for Santa yelled in a voice
that sounded like doleful cry from the
tomb that he was being wedged in
tighter than ever, and he implored the
company to do something for his relief
The elders held a council of war. Mr..
Brewster mildly suggested that it
would be good plan to send in a fire
alarm, but his wife crushed him with
look, and said that the only way she
saw was to take the bricks out of the
chimney; and she added; '.rhis comes
Of man trying to act the fool when he
ought to be thinking of the world to
come"
Meanwhile Santa groaned and
shrieked in fearful manner in the
chimney, and protested that il he
wasn't soon released he would he O
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during the balance of the evening,

during the balance OF the evening,
until nine o'clock, there was q great
deal of active preparation in progress in
the Bell mansion; the north room was
tidied, and a scmi-circle of chairs
placed for the expected guests, who be-
gan to arrive at the stipulated time.
Mr.. Bell was in fine frenzy of excite
mcnt; he declared to his wife, in q
whisper, that he felt like q boy again,
and she replied that she was ten years
younger than she was before he un-
folded his delicious scheme. BY half
past nine all the guests, large and small,
were in their places; Mr.. Moon, n young
man who had been studying law for ten
years, and who hoped soon to be ad-
mitted to the bar, sat next to Miss Rose,
upon whose hand he had serious de-
signs, and his efforts to appear at case
were amusing and instructive; Mr.
Brewster, who was small and timid
looking nestled beside his wife, who
was massive and had bass voice; ST.
lence brooded over the throng until Mr..
Bell, who was given to speeches, went
into another attitude, and said:
SuiluTcu, nave ItdTu tuuO you
don't believe there is a Santa Claus?
You have formed the unworthy idea
that your parents and friends fill your
stockings on Christmas eve, and that
good old fur-clothed Santa is n myth.
Now, l have here letter from Santa.
Great excitement among the chill
dren.)
''And he says that he will arrive here
at ten o'clock, coming down the chin
ney which you see before you. must
leave you for awhile, as 1 must keep
watch outside; but you must all be
quiet and keep your seats, or Santa
Claus may become angry, and refuse to
enter"
Ten o'clock was announced by the tall
clock in the adjoining room, and the
mellow chimes of that ancient time
piece had scarcely died away before the
children heard other sounds. Up over
head there was violent scratching and
tearing, as though a poorly shod rein
deer was trying to climb the roof, and
they distinctly heard the silvery tinll-
ling of bells, and some of them believed
that they could make out the grinding
of the sleigh runners on the shingles.
1t was moment of awful excitement;
Johnnie Bell, who had never quailed in
dangers stormy hour, did not try to
conceal the cold perspiration that stood
on his forehead; Amelia Grimm, whose
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All the air with love is laden,


Where the Yule logs glow and flame,
Hopeful youth and trustful maiden
Softly chant the Masters name.
Now, If there be any sad ones,
Bid their fearful eyes be dried.
Now, IL there be thoughtless glad ones,
Be that gladness purified;
For the bells of peace are ringing,
Ginning anthems of the free.
Earth and Heaven join in singing
OF the glorles yet to be.
Seek the boughs, so green and fragrant,
Let the waxen tapers dance,
Here is hope for prince. for vagrant.
Christ of every circumstance!
Pile the leaping fagots higher,
Let the wide-mouthed chimneys roar
Clash the cymbals, twang the Tyre.
Angels wait at every door.
Soft the Day of Peace is breaking;
Gladdest day of all the year;
And sweet Plenty, want o'ertaking,
Spreads feast of love and cheer.