Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-12

IsS' selves; and suca
a display of the
forces of Nature az this seemed 10 be
"A snow-spout, II such a word may be
coined
Just before entering the snowy
realm on an east-bound tram.
Harold Lancaster had telesraphed TO
Hollyville. pretty little village in
Illinois. that he was on his way home,
and would be there in season 10 as
sist in the church festivities on Christ
mas. after which the train had plunged
into the mountain region. He did not
know that his telegram was not sent.
as before IL was dispatched the wires
had broken under the weight OF the
snow. and all communication With the
east was suspended. The train plunged
ahead, assisted occasionally by con-
yenient snow pillow. and was making
fair progress toward the summit,
where IL was expected il would meet
with less obstruction than on the
western slope.
Harold had gone on trip up
through the wonderful Canadian
country in the fail promising 10 re-
turn TO assist in giving Christmas
entertainment In the church, OF which
Edith Lowell. his sweetheart, was the
soprano. as he was the tenor. lie
had written little musical skit In
which he was to essay the part OF
trumpeter and messenger. TO announce
TO the Christian wcrid-or the soon
to-be Christian wOrld-the birth OF
the Saviour: and his announcement
Of that event was to be greeted by the
beautiful soprano voice OF Miss Low
ell in a welcoming aria. which had
been composed with particular refer
ence to her exquisite method OF bird
like triliines. which was one OF the
features of her voice that made her
so popular with those who listened to
her voice Sunday after Sunday
As Christmas approached, and day
after day passed without any word
being received from young Lancaster.
she seemed buried in gloom as deeply
as were the foothills and even the
peaks as we'll as the canyons OF the
great VA N-N
All this time. out in the Rocky
mountains. a train was creeping along
slowly. and a muffed tenor voice was
nurnuring. almost muttering. in oc-
cssional voicings. Il son is born 20
the Highest" and again. Glory Halle
Iujah.- as though In rehearsal OF the
event in the little church in Holly
vile.
At last Christmas eve arrived, and
the congregation in their seats were
expectant. The choir singers seemed
TO take their cue from Miss Lowell,
and a small modicum Of success only
vas anticipated.
Everybody was ready for the start.
and there wa a pause. The blast on
the trumpet sounded, which was the
signal for Edith to rise and be ready
10 greet the tenor announcement.
II only Harold were here" she
.sjd so,to voice. as she arose. 1t
will be hard for me to sing it." She
stood expectsntly. Il have no inspi-
ration without Harold.
Following the trumpet signal. fig-
ure appeared in the distance; but
Edith did not have the heart TO look
There seemed to be little coTnmo-
ton.
o dear she exclaimed, 7 hope
that end Of it will not fail also. as
fear this will"
Then a clear. ringing voice sounded
forth. which acted on Edith like an
electric battery:
a son is horn to the Highest, she
hss-d. which was followed by Glory
Haueiujat,~ taken mp by both choir
sud congregation.
Her inspiration had arrived. She
know the voice so veil. and Der heart
tcaped. a. her vc.se rang out In the
ooeainc notes OF Ter aria. which IN
tarn vas 50 inspiring that It brough,
the entire audience TO its feet. and all
rcmaiurd standing. in Difference 70
me- sweet delivery OF the words and
notes alike.
II vas . great triumph" said the
old rasioF. a. be was beias congrsiu.
iafcd.
And love was the keynote, said
,rouias Young deacon.
Yes. lo.e 20 God said the pastor.
And TO nan added The deacon