Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
THE PASSING OF OLD MR. YEAR

| him she felt he had taught her most of all
 A tap at the open door and on the sill stood April, a fair young girl with curly locks In the folds of her beau tiful green dress one caught a glimpse of crystal beads and tears glistened on her pink cheeks. On her head was crown of crocuses and in her hands she carried green sprays. She ad Vanced smilingly to greet Young Mrs. Year who gazed at her with uncon- cealed admiration. Though April was changeable and tears fell often yet she was very lovaole and but for the fact that bright May was to take her place Young Mrs Year would have felt un- consolable at the parting
 AS May entered her apron filled with apple blossoms, a bird sang sWeetly a song of praise to God, it's Maker. She was very bright and sweet. Her head was adorned with a wreath of snowy blossoms and her gown of green and yellow was very becoming. Mrs Year greeted her lovingly and accepted her gifts of perfumes rare, with matron- ly grace. May was very wise and taught her many valuable lessons of life and it's changes.
 Miss Spring who had tarried leng, was now planning to take her depart ture with May as Madam Summer was anxious to appear. The triplets, June, July and August came with Madam Summer. June brought a bas- ketN of roses, July carried a. rake of AugustS gift was luscious berries which they laughingly bestowed on Mrs. YeaC She graciously acknowl- edged their gifts and bade them vel come
 June was a rare girl with soft blue eyes and gentle appearance. Every body loved June.
 July was in appearance much like June, but in temperament diferent in asmuch as she possessed fiery tenn per, it's outburst at times frightening even her dearest friends.
 August was quieter with a warm disposition, though at times much de- pressed.
 On the whole they were girls to be proud of They disbursed their treas ures with lavish hand seeking no re- turn: and Mrs. Year became very fond of them and was loath to part with them; but as Lady Autumn had sent note of warning that she soon would pay her respects to Mrs. Year, June, July and August departed, and as they reviewed the months spent with Mrs. Year and Madam Summer and beheld the beauty their presence had brought forth they were satisfied
 Lady Autumn arrived promptly. She was arrayed in gorgeous colors.
 September, a young matron who ac- companied her, wore a chaplet of slightly colOrSd leaves and in her hand she carried a large bunch of golden rod.
 October a middle aged matron, was clad in russet and gold. She was an artist Of rare ability and as she stood with palette and brush i'll hand her head bent in listening attitude, foot steps were heard approaching and an elderly man clad in sombre garments appeared Close behind him came Jack Frost October gladly extended a hand of welcome, for to paint her most brilliant picture she needed Jacks help
 November had warned them that old Winter was on his way so they must hurry if they would do their work we'll
 Mrs. Year. who now was very feeble, bade them a fearful goodbye, first in- structing them to tell December to come quickly, for she realized her time was not long. and she must see him ere her departure. With age- -dimmed eyes she watched his approach and a tender smile lighted her face as she beheld a group of merry children gath ering about him, Though she was a very old man, he carried a huge tree laden with gifts of health happiness and prosperity which he gave gladly and cheerfully.
 Mrs. Year smiled sweetly, closed her eyes and murmured softly: Peace on earth, good will to men,"
 MAINE LOVER.