Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07

"MammaI Mammal will he hurt usf" and SO
on. Everybody, did sayl No, one boy covered
himself up head and ears with the quilts,
but he said the next day he covered mp be-
cause he was cold.
Santa went from bed to bed, called the boys
up, asked them what they each wanted him to
bring at Christmas, and SO He gave
them some good advice, and promised to
come again on Christmas day. Then he babe
them all good night and climbed out the win
dow on the piazza roof and was gone. We
heard him tramping the entire length Of the
roof, and then all was STILL
The next morning the boys all searched
| that roof for some sign of their midnight
visitor, but found only some slivers OF wood
which they think must have come off his fly-
ing-machine, as they could not see how Santa
could get away any other way. The next
morning at the breakfast table every boy had
the true version of Santa's visit, but no two
stories were exactly alike. The result was
that they, every one, are now firm believers,
for, as one said: what see know"
Christmas day, we were eating dinner, and
l must tell you what we had: turkey, chicken
and all the fxin's', candy, nuts, fruit, etc.,
and, for desert, ice-cream and cake, all sent in
by loving friends to the home After the first
course had been served and while the dishes
were being removed, we heard the front door
open and a stamping and confusion in the
hall. OF course we all wondered, as we had
several guests at the table with us, but in
moment the dining-room door was opened
and there was Santa in all his glory, laden
with gifts
He came right in, talked with the children,
and after few moments commenced to
scatter his gifts. He knew every one of us,
for every package was neatly tied up and
labeled; not one was forgotten. He gave the
superintendent a little tiny wheelbarrow,
amid the laughter of all present. One little
boy had box of candy all ready in case
Santa came, and when the old fellow bid
goodbye, the boy tremblingly presented the
candy, which Santa seemed very glad to re-
ceive.
The afternoon was given up to play with
their new toys. And right here let me tell
you, not one of these children made any
trouble or quarreled with another child over
their playthings during the entire afternoon.
They were just happy little children, brothers
and sisters. So the day passed. And God bless
all the dear friends throughout our State who
thoughtfully remembered us and made it
possible for our children to have SO happy
time.
1 want to thank the NJ BIS for their loving
gifts to us. would write each one of you.
but do not have the time, as Dell can tell you.
Bless her heart! She always brings us cheer
when she comes.
1 want to thank Aunt Madge for the card
she sent me, and the dear letter she wrote
too. Nothing could have pleased me any
more. You bark, and Will tell you what 1t
4, krlxa nall Nc
homeland not one CT you can buy it of me-
Now, when l see your names in the paper
can go look at your face and soon 1 will know
you all.
NJ. E. B. called me last summer and we
had a lovely little talk. She told me where
she lived, and when afterward tried to find
her had forgotten her address, just think!
Now l think have punished you all for as
long as you can endure it, so will say good
bye and Happy New Year to all from,
NELL.