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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08
FIFTH CONSECUTIVE
For Gov. Pothier of Rhond-
Begins Two-Year

Providence, r. T., Jan. 7rno,
Aram j, Pothier, the .otttpraI
officers of the sState and tEIa.
ttfe Were inaugerated, todttbs
first two-year term undebau
biennial election law. 1t width
consecutive time Governdia,
took the oath of office as To-
chief executive and the othra /,
officers with the exception On
ant Governor Roswell B. ri
Little Compton, succeeded tSs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

Master Sidney Savage had a very
entertaining birthday party at his
home, Tuesday afternoon, at Z Day
ton street, the occasion being In hon
OF of his fourth birthday and large
" attended by his young friends. Re
freshments were served to the young
people and after enjoying games the
party broke up, all reporting grand
time r-.s=
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08
FAST BASKETBALL GAME.
Non by Don't Worry Club From
Bright Star Juniors.

{ a fast basketball game was played,
Tuesday afternoon, at the rink between
the Don't Worry Club team and the
Bright Star Jrs., resulting in a score of
Z to 4 ia favor of the Don't Worry Club
team T14eaBright Star aggregation con-
sisted of the heaviest men, but they
could not keep up the pace set by the
other boys from the start. Murphy was
the particular star for the winning team,
while Miller was the only man who shot
Il basket for the losers.
DON'T WORRY CHR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

Two marriages occurred. Tuesday
morning, at Saint Augustine's church
in this city. Edward Larocke of Lew
iston and Anna Liable of Augusta were
married by Rev Roaul Forest and
Failda Poisson and Marguerite Parant,
both of Augusta, were united by Rev.
A. G.. LaRiviere. 4 RI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

One of the social events of the week
was birthday party rendered, Mon
day evening, Mr.. George Blodgette, at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. n.
Stearns of as Court street. Games
We're enjoyed, refreshments We're serv-
ed, and all realized an evening of much
pleasure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

Mrs. George Beckham of "a Chapel
street had Surprise party rendered
her, Tuesday evening. She was pre-
sented with a silver cake basket by
i6 of her friends and after enjoying
whist. refreshments were served, aft
er which the party adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

The regular session of Augusta
Lodge, No. 964, b. P. o. Elks, will be
held, at P. NJ, Thursday Jan. 8.
Business of the session will consist
in receiving and referring applica-
tions. balloting for candidates and 9TH
er business in regular order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08
Readfield Has IL
New Corporation.

4 new corporation has been formed,
which will he known as the n. D..
Gordon GO. of Readfeid Depot. a Ger
tificate Of organization having been
filed, Tuesday. at the Kcnnebec county
register of deeds office at the Court
house The corporation was formed
for the purpose OF carrying on its
business in the building, which has
been occupied by n. u. Gordon q Son.
The officers of this corporation are:
Treasurer, Nelson T. Gordon; clerk,
Julia l. Gordon; president, Ralph y.
Gordon. The amount of the capital
stock viii he $5a.o00 and the common
stock viii be for the same amount.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

Thousands Of
wise people the
country over
are using the
HYOMEI va
por treatment
to break up a
cold in the head
or chest over
night. Follow
this advice once
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

4srfie Central Labor Union of this
city is planning to hold its annual
ball, on the evening of Jan. 16, at the
City hall. The committee in charge
consists of George H.-Emery as chair
man, f. b. Tobey, II. II. Holmes and
j. T. Sanborn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08
THE NATIONAL MUSTARD

ployed for the Central Iaine Power
Co.
Miss Mary Whitneyof Plymouth.
Mass. IS passing a fe-weeks saca-
ton at the home of II parenta MIR.
and Mrs. William Whey. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

The following births were recorded,
Tuesday, at the city clerks office:
Dec. "a, to Mr.. and Mrs. John +. Nc
Donald, son, John Francis; Jan. A.,
to Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Choate, a
daIHghter Florence Nav.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

The Eastern Hat Sewing Club will
meet, at 2 O'Clock, Wednesday after
noon with Mrs. GRAHAM, No. SO Oak
street. Ladies will please carry their
thin tumblers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

T. A. Packard and Charles Durham
of this city recently took trip to
the vicinity OF Pleasant Hill. to test
their skill in the sport Of rabbit hunt
ing. 1t is reported that they found
the hunting excellent and succeeded in
bagging a large number of these timid
creatures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08
Funeral of Mrs. Hannah Randall.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Han
nah Randall was held at 9 P. M,
Tuesday, at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. A. T. Fuller, A North street.
Interment was in the Reed cemetery,
West River road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08
Daily Kennebec journal
TeIephone 1856

Cards of thanks, obituary notices, res
oIutions of respect, ETC., will be
charged at the rate Of ten cents per
line. No charge less than rs cents.
All advertising announcements OF en-
tertainments whose object is the
raising of money will be charged at
the rate of fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form will be
excluded from our local columns,
except such as refer to advertisers
occupying space in our advertising
columns and will be run under a
separate head on one of the local
pages. y So
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer favor
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

All persons having accounts against
the estate of Albert A. Nichols are
requested to bring them in promptly
and all persons owing said estate are
requested to settle all accounts.
J. M. NICHOLS,
ARTHUR A. NICHOLS,
Executors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

The Biographical Sketches of mem
bers of the Legislature are on sale a
the Journal counting room and a
Pierces and Quimby's book stores
ian4dt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Arthur w. White of West Melroy,
Mass, is visiting his parents, MIR. and
Mrs j. w. White of Jackson street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

Eugene l.. Merrill of Merrill Bros.
of this city is suffering from a sprain-
ed ankle, which he received by Slip
ping while at work, Tuesday in his
grocery store. -t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

DIR. e. W. Emerson will give
benefit circle at the residence of w
w. Wing, II Middle ST., "Wednesday
evening. Public invited e
janSd1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

The annual business meeting of
the South Parish congregational
church will be held at 7.30 p. M. on
Wednesday evening, in the chapel. Of
ficers will be elected for the ensuing
year and other important business
transacted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

George Kicker, George Spaulding
and George keene are among the Au-
gusta people, who have gone to Flor
ida to pass the remainder of the win
far
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

Walter S. Wyman, Blaine Owen
and Walter NJ. Sanborn We're in Wa
terville, Tuesday evening. on business
connected with tho Board of Trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

The Cony Girls will be seen in ac-
ton on their home floor. Friday even
ing, for the first time, when they play
the girls fast basketball seXtette from
Oak Grove Seminary, The Copy girls
will practice hard for this game, and
the students are looking for them to
defeat the girls from Nassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

The Girls Club of st. Marks parish
will meet at o'clock, Wednesday
evening. z77E
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

The Reuel ]. Moves Co, contractors,
of the new theater, which is to be
built where MorrilFs Theatre Comique
was formerly located. The foundation
on the back and river side will be Of
stena, and the remainder of concrete.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08
LOCAL NOTICE.

Mcnaghan's pupils will give an eX-
ira, Friday evening, in Golden Cross
hall. janS,dSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08
LITCHFEp.

Libby Post, No. 90 A. RS n
iibbs Relief Corps, Pa, held Ispt
! le .ies TAXATION. sMoias,s Jan. Is 7
Il A. officers wer, sfolIows RI /
ehsrdng year: Comlupep, HEM
Smith; 5. V. Com.,f b. Haar.
Com, D. F. Perkir surgeon Il
MaaMell; officer Of e dav. ~ !
stsfsird; quarterrner. orr,n 4
True; officer of the ard /. s. sx1S
well: chaplain, Gardr Roberts. 4
jutant, Gardiner Rohs. sergeant ri
jor, r. s. Maxwell; aterma stet "a
gent, l. S. Maxwell
1'h6 following Rel Corps ofEiex
were installed by PaPresidentaMi
Eta T. Taylor: Prent, MisS3 AZ
gle V. Roberts; S. vres.. Mrs 81
die B. Danforth. ]. Pres, M
Amanda Chase; secny, Mrs. Ed
7. Taylor; treasurerrrs. Lizzh
Jordan; chaplain. MEmily 81
conductor. Miss Rhonaloon; d
Mrs Lydia Danforth ssistant
duetor, Mrs. Laura lite: asst
guard. Mrs. Lillian Birth: pa5
ic instructor. Miss Ma Rowe. bte
correspondent. Mrs. lie S. CsilbarI
color bearer No. |. Msiary E@4s8Y
ry: color bearer No. Mrs. Xnef
Rove; color bearer NeAfrs. sFYfncf
Smith; color bearer n hfrx. ~ -,
ma: Roberts musiciaAIrs.
n. ~ ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

Mrs. NJ. S. Low, teacher of plane. III
Bangor ST. Tel. 607- M.-Ay jan3d35t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08
CATARRh
Coughs, colds
Pleasant vapor Treatment that Gives
Relief in 4 Few Minutes.

Here's an offer that means something.
Money returned il Booths HYOMEl
doesn't give satisfaction in treatment OF.
catarrh coughs, colds and Group.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

The members of tie Board Of Trade
will meet, Wednesday evening, at the
Augusta House
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

Mrs. Fred Perry is suffering with
an attack OF. the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

Mrs. A. A. Lombard of Lynn, Mass,
who was called to Augusta by the
serious illness and death of her sis
ter, Mrs. Mary f. Skillings of Grove
street, has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08
BRIGHT STAR JRS.

Score-Don't Worry Club I. Bright Star
Jrs A. Goals from floor--Folsom, Murphy
2, Miller 2. Goal from foul-Folsom. Ret
cree, Slosberg. Umpire, Wyer. Scorer.
Davis. Timer. Page. Time, ION. periods.
Attendance, 500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

Miss Inez Shea of Gardiner went to
her home, Tuesday. having recently
underwent surgical operation at the
Augusta General hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

Funeral services for the late Dan
iel Harlow Weeks will be held, at II
A. M, Thursday. at his late residence,
East River road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08
AUGUSTA BOYS WoNi
One Sided Basketball Game From
Gardiner, 80 to 7. 4 as

! The Augusta A. A. defeated thef strong
/ Commonwealth team of Gardineig Fuess-
day night, 80 to I.
The game, as the score indicates, was
/ one-sided but at times was interesting.
| The first half ended II to in favor OF
Augusta A A., and it was not until in
| the second half that the downriver lads
| were able to find the basket. This is the
first of the series of exhibition games the
Augusta team is to play and the boys
more than demonstrated their ability as
1.-The fastest team in this locality. w.
'.Peg" Stuart in the game they will be
likely to make those "War Seekers trav-
ell on the evening of JAN 2s. Joe Gre
nier who played in the second hair, was
able to shoot goals at almost any angle
and succeeded in caging six from the
floor Neal played good game for the
losers.
AUGUSTA A.sA. CoMMONWEALTH
Dixon, IF 10, Sio,I =,
/ r.. Brown, Ii ..........-.. RIB. G NMcl1ohaiu
| 49, RIB, J. Mcdonald
a. Brown, .............!-....' c, Ropm.ras
| Cooper, RIB ...................... II, LOWING
Harvey, lb ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. H, H4>eai
| Grenier lb
Score--Augusta' A. A. 80, Commonwealth
| T. Goals from noor-Grenier.. g, Copper 5,
| Dixon 4, e. Brown. Morrill,. Bowling,
Neal Goal from foul-Neal. Referee,
Marshall Scorer Miller. Timer. Clay.
Time, two lam. periods. Attendance, 200
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08
KENT's HILL 81
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

The Armitage Club will give one of
its popular dances Thursday evening
at the Parish house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

Wednesday, January 8, 1918.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

The funeral of the late Elenore Ran
court will take place, at 5 A. NJ,
Thursday, at the Saint Augustine's
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

Regular meeting OF f. b. Capen Re
bellah Lodge. this wednesday, eve
ming. Installation of officers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-08

The funeral of the late Mrs. George
f. Benson will occur at p. NJ, on
Thursday, at her late residence in
this city.
La Junta tribune., 1913-12-20

Theological Seminary. New York. He
becam. a founder of this seminary
! by giving land. which Is now Chelsea
Square. for III. seminary's use. n.
was a regular contributor to perioai-
cal literature. especially to the Port
folio and the New York Evening
Post
" Twas the Night Before Christ
mas" was written In 1879.
Clement Moor. has been buried In
Trinity Cemetery only since Novem-
ber 20. 1883. his body being r.moy-
ed on that day from st Luk.'s. where
he was buried at tn. time OF his
death In 1868. This change Was
caused by Trinity Parish taking over
st Luk.'s.
And nov he II coming into his
osn-children In Nes York ar. do
ing homax. TO him nt,ingly and
beautifully. They ar. decorating his
grave on tn. morning OF each Christ
mas Day. they ar. singing Christmas
carols for him. and most lasting tri-
butte OF all. they are dedicuting a
childr.n's window To his memory ia
tn. newest church OF the city The
. Koy. Dr Milo IL Gates OF the Chapel
of the int.rc.ssion stared III. cls-
tom. The grave OF Clement Moore Ia
/ Trinity Cemetery. Ia which N. nes
I Chapel of III. Intcrc.asion h b,iHE
built. aud II l. the children OF this
Sunday school who go TO the grave
on Christmas mornings, aud are max
Ing possible the ehildrrns windoa
witch viii be Ia st. Mary's chapel. uu
the south side OF the church The
custom IL thr.. years old with the
coming Christmas.
La Junta tribune., 1913-12-20

And II Ia this poem which has lived
on with which his name IL most In
extricably connected. which was, A.
ter all. u tangible expression Of the
best he had to give the world. II III,
not scholars and students and pro.
fessors and compilers who best love
his memory. but hosts OF little child
ren. and all people who have caught
giimps.s Of the wondrous plan Of Civ
ing.
Clement L. Moor. was born July
Is. l779. Ia New York. He was the
son OF Bishop Benjamin Moore, the
second Protestant Episcopal bishop
OF the diocese OF New York and the
third president OF Columbia College
Is0l-lslI. Tn. father l74S-
1870 was born at Newtown. l.. l..
was graduated from Kings College.
nov Columbia. prepared for the min
istry and was ordained bishop Of Lon
don In l71i. In the same year he
minister In Trinity Church. New
York. under Doctor Auchmuty. In
1900 ne was made rector OF Old Trim
ity. and In the following year was
consecrated TO the bishopric. lie
brought tn. name Chelsea to New
York. calling his home by that name
after a widely known army hospital
in London. Although less dixtin-
guished during life than his father,
the sons name is now far better
known. Clement Moore was gradual
ed from Columbia In 1888, studied
for the ministry. but was not ordatn-
ed and In 1871 became professor OF
Biblical learning In the General
La Junta tribune., 1913-12-20

A. drew In my head and vas turning around.
Down the chimney st Nicholas cam. with n bound
lie Was dressed all In fur his head his foot,
And his clothes all ,arnshd with ash.. and SCOT
A bundle OF toys he had flung on his back.
And h" looked like pcddler Just opening his pack.
His .,cs how they twinklcd' his dimp.. how ncrry'
His cheeks s.r. Ike roses. his no.- liz. u cherry
His drol little mouth Was drawn up like u bow
And th" beard on hi. chin Was ~hit~ the snow:
The stump OF his pipe he held TIGHT In hi. teeth.
And the smoke. II encircied his head like . WREATH
lie had broad face and = little round belly
That shook. when h~ laughed. like bowl full Of Jelly
lie Was chubby and plump right Jolly old elf
And laughed ~h~n ! sa~ him. In spite Of myself
wink Of his eye and twist OF his head.
Boon gave me 10 know had nothing 70 dread.
Ne spahs not word. but went straight TO bis work.
And filled all the stockinss: thea tusssd With Jsr
And Iaying bis nness aside II bic aoss.
Aad sivins nod. W tAs eAlnssy 10 ress.
He seraas 70 bic aisish. 70 bic tsaa save vhisais
AsS away thsy all new liks ~ 1sws . sASssis:
Due Asoe1 bin s1eaaiD - ~ deeve est - sleAt,
"haSsy Chfissoas - all. asl v all oesAaisAl"
La Junta tribune., 1913-12-20
tasn-ss' si,o,t Course.

The farmers OF southern ColoraHa
are this year enjoying an advantaEe
/ ,ha, h.r-tofor. has always been iu
favor of those In the northern part
Of the state. h. Farmers Short
Cours. will be held In Pueblo. b.
combor ssth to January ID. Instead
OF IN For, Collins whcr. the AFTi-
cultural College has annually held
the "farmcrs' Week"
Although hundreds OF farmer
from northern Colorado aNailcd
themselves OF the opportunity to s.s
and hear the latest things In all
lines OF agriculture. only u "fai,hful
few" from the Arkansas Valley and
the Western Slope we're able to AZ
tend. This year only lixht at.
tendance Ia expected from the .1.
trrm- north while probably every
progressive farmer In the valley ~ill
b~ In attendance th~ entire week and
many from the territory south OF
beaver aud the Western slope ar.
planning to attsad.
Special attention IL being given 10
the course for farm women. This
~iil run the five days undrr the di.
rection of Mias Alitson. head Of the
Domestic 1e3sscs Department Of IN.
state Agricultural College assisted
By Mias Preston Aad Miss King who
are In charge Of the Domestic soi.
sscs departments Of the two Pueblo
High Schools.
kslscs1 rates have hesn secured
- all reeds - that . large attend
aace u espectsd.
La Junta tribune., 1913-12-20
Twas the Night
Before Christmas
Children of New York City
Pay Tribute TO the Author Of
This Popular Christmas Carol.

Some people believe tand where
there is belief must there not be
truth71 that II We want thing
hard enough and energetically
enough We viii get that thing. And
some other people, who are old and
wise, or perhaps Just thoughtful. or
whose eyes see very far. and seeing
far. discern wondrous plan of Civ
Ing. say that the thing We want does
always come indeed. but that II
comes with difference. and II Is the
difference which make II worth the
wanting after all.
The wondrous plan OF giving
(Which is jus, as radiant thing and
as neyerfailing as the light which
hovcrs about the first Christmas
tire. child has ever seem sends
the gift not In the form We have ask
ed. but In another form. which eN-
presses It's inner significance more
perfectly than any which We could
have magined.
And thus a very beautiful and un-
expected thing oncs happened to a
man. The thing he wanted was that
he might give to the world tho best
that he knew. something To help the
store OF knowledge of the world.
something TO make the way he had
come with difficulty easier for those
Who were coming after him. some
thing to make his name stand for
wha, he cared most tor And he
Twas the night before Christi
Not r creature vas stirring. n
The stockings we're hung by tt
In hope- that St Nicholas 500
The children wcr" nestled all
While visions ai sugar plpms
And mamma H. her kerchief,
Had Just settled our brains 10
when out on the lawn there a
sprang from nay bed To see "a
Away To the window / 1eW In
inff open iNf shutters ana I'M
Tn. moon on IN. breast of tn,
Gave a lrster Of midday 20 OBJ
when what to my wondering
But a miniature sleigh with 81
with little old driver so liy
knew Ia moment Il must
More rapid than eagles his co
And he ehis,lcd aud shouted
Nov. nasher' now. Dancer
On, Comet on. Cupid' on. DO
To the top Of the porch. To the
Nov dash away. dash away. d
A. dry leaves that hcfor. the
when they meet with an obsta
So up to the housetop- the co
With the sleigh full Of toys. a
And then In tNinkllnr ! hea
The pranciug and paving OF e
La Junta tribune., 1913-12-20

worked hard for IL. and long aud en-
ersetlcally. and he got what he want
ed. but with a difference.
His name was Clement Clarke
Moore. and he was student. indeed,
a scholar. and professor OF Oriental
languages Aud he wrote book
which few men could have written. a
Hebrew dictionary. And II was this
book which he believed would be
the best OF himself that which would
live on after he had died. to help the
world. and to make II easier for
someone else But he was not only a
scholar he vas very human man
who loved children and who had
children Of his own He made verses
for these children. sometimes To
amuse them aud give them little
dashes of happiness.
one day Tor 1t was near evening.
- hen the open fire Was blazing
brighter than usual In the living
room because the feeling OF holidays
near at hand was In the logs9l h.
wrote q very special one-a Christ
mas poem full OF everything that a
Christmas poem should be full OF.
Here II Is. set forth in all its dear
ness. not because any child In the
country doesn't know II by heart. bu,
because 4, is very good to see. ono.
in while In It's entirety before our
sery eyes. which are tired of looking
at unlmportant things
as. Nhcn all through the house
t even a mouse.
J chimney with care.
would be there;
mug In their beds.
anced through their heads:
nd In nay cap,
a long winters nap.
ose such a clatter.
Iat zas the matter
a flash.
va up the sash
uew fallen snow.
cts below.
yes should appear.
hit tiny reindeer.
BY and quick.
e St Nick.
rsars they came.
nd called them by naf.:
ow. pranc.r' nov. Vixen
der and BlitI.n'-
top OF the Nalll
sh away ALL"
Via hurricane ily.
le. mount TO the sky.
IrserS they flew,
d ST Nicholas. too.
d on the roof
ch little hoot