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THE VEKMONT PIICENIX, BRATTLEBOEO, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1910. 3 "And there were In the same country the angel of the Ixrd came The Shepherd The boy's lantern glowed like a wlll-o-the-wlsp as he came down the dark mountain path to the little church. Soon other lanterns Joined his, and now and then the flickering lights played on the bright dress of a girl or the eager face of a child, but for the most part the shadowy figures gave no hint of race or degTee, until at last the little crowd mthsrni Intn n noorlv lighted room, where the flare of an oil-lamp showed a motley gathering of country people, a few rude benches, a platform screened by a curtain of Turkey red, and an attempt at decoration which resulted In the beauty because nothing could spoil tne vividness of the mountain-holly or the grace of the ground-pine. As the boy slouched toward a seat a girl stopped him. She wore a pink knit ted hood, and her cheeks rivaled the color of her head-covering. "Merry Chrls'mus," she said, and gave him a coquettish glance from her bright eyes as he returned her greeting. The boy walked by her side a little nwkardly, but unafraid. He was nine teen, and he lived on the hills. It was the time for love, and the girl was his chosen mate. After the festivities they would go up the dark path together, and ho would kiss her at the door of her father's cabin, and that would be their betrothal. The sat together on the front bench and read from the same hymn-book. The boy sang softly. Ho would not let out his voico in the little room; It was only on the mountain-top that the deep tones rang like a bell as he chanted a wild song to his sheep. The thought of the sheep brought un easiness. Up there on the mountain his (lock lay waiting for him to come and open to them the shelter of their shed, but the temptation to go a-pleasurlng had been great, and the smile of the pink-cheeked girl, tho music, the lights, the companionship, had lured him from the lonely watch under the stars. Then the girl whispered to him, and ho forgot care, until a little later an outer door opened, and a man stepped In, his shoulders whito with glistening Hakes. "It's snowln'," said the boy. The girl nodded, but kept her eyes on tho stage, where four small girls reclteu u Christmas poem in unison. Again the boy's thoughts flew to the mountain, where the snow was blowing and curling and drifting against a closed door, and where tho patient flock, nose to nose and body to body for warmth, bleat Ed for the shepherd who did not come. At last he moved restlessly. "I've got to go," he said to the girl. "No, you hain't," her voice pleaded. "It's a fearful storm." he whispered. "Hear tho wind, an' tho sheep are out. "They hain't a-goln' to hurt," she whispered back, "an' you got to go home with me." "Your papa's here," ho said. "If you don't stay," and now she threatened querulously, "if you don t stay, I'll go home with Jed." Tho boy looked at her, at her rose-red cheeks, at her blue eyes, at the thin line of her scarlet lips, "nut tho sheep, ho said, uncertainly. She smiled, sure now of her conquest. "I tell you them sheep hain't a-goln to hurt," she repeated, and once more turned her attention to the platform. The new minister was speaking en thusiastically, yearning to move this lethargic people. The boy listened with face alight. Through tho long hours of his childhood he had sat In tho sunshine and dreamed of great deeds. With the awakened Impulses of youth, he had tramped the forest and wondered what life meant to the men who were not of tho mountains. And now ho knew, for the minister was voicing the doctrine of endeavor. It was not emotion that made the world better, but energy; ono must not only dream, but ono must do. The great men were these who were faithful In the little things. "Remember that to-night we mako merry," he said finally, " but In years to come we must work work for the souls that are without the fold; and as the shepherd cares for his sheep, so must we coro for those who are astray." "As the shepherd cares for his sheej. The words struck the boy with the force of a blow. He half rose In his seat, but THE VISION OF THE SHEPHERDS. .shepherds abiding In the field, keeping watch over their Hock by night. And lo, upon them, and the glory of the Ixrd shone round about them, "j the girl reached out a restraining hand. "Stay," she commanded, but tho boy looked at her with unseeing eyes. "I go to find my sheep," ho said, and left her. He found them in a close gray buticn against the shed, Tho wind howled around them, and the snow plied over them, and those that were nearest the door stumbled In stlflly when tho boy un locked it. Inside was a rude fireplace, and wood was piled beside it. The boy built a great "fire, and the flock, retreating be fore the blaze, lay down on the trodden straw with soft sounds of content. Then the boy brought in two weak ewes, and laid them close to the flames, and watch ed them anxiously until they revived and staggered back to their ffllows. For n long time after that the boy sat in front of the lire and thought of the girl. She would go homo with his rival, nnd they would part nt the door. The boy's face flushed and his hand clenched as he thought of that parting. Would she He rose and went to the door, nnd flung It open. Outside the stars were blotted out, and the wind raged and the snow whirled. He felt as if between him and the girl ther was a barrier of an unknown world. He had done his duty, and she had not understood. If she cast him oft for that, let her go. He had eared for his sheep. lie went In and lay down In front of the fire, with his great coat drawn over him. "Let her go, let her go," sang the roaring flame. "Let her go, let her go," raged the wind outside. Then oame the soft consolation from within, "You cared for tho sheep, you cared for the sheep." And so ho fell asleep comforted, but his checks were wet. In the morning he broke a path down tho mountain. The sun shone nnd the sky was blue and the world sparkled after the storm. When he reached a certain clearing he stopped and looked over tho glistening expanse toward the girl's house. Suddenly his eye was caught by a flash of pink. Through that white, white world tho girl was coming to meet him! As she came up, he put out both hands and took her smaller ones In his. "I had to go," ho said. The girl felt a new dignity In his man ner. She blushed and trembled, then her lips quivered. "I went home with pap," she sobbed, her cheek against his coat. Into his fa.ee came all the tenderness of awakened manhood; his rough fingers laid back a little curl that blew about her white temple, his voice thrilled. "I'm glad you didn't go home with Jed," ho said, simply, " an' that you knew Just how I was a-feelln'." She did not know, would never know, what that night had meant to him, for It is not given to such women to touch the depths of a man's soul experience; but she knew Love, nnd so he missed nothing, as In tho stillness of tho perfect Christ mas morning she raised her radiant face to his. By Temple Bailey In Woman's Home Companion. The Century In 1911. The present year of the Century Is Its forty-first; and Its program, nlthough necessarily Incomplete at this time, promises a rich and full year. Among other Interesting features are Robert Hlchens's new serial story, "The Dweller on the Threshold," Dr. McGlffert's "Llfo of Martin Luther," Ferrero's "Tho Wives of the Cresars," William Winter's papers on "Shakspere on the Stage," Timothy Cole's Masterpieces of American Galler ies, and a notable series of papers on "The Trade of the World." The Century Is to publish during 1911 a number of papers, by writers of author ity, covering trade conditions In different countries. These articles are Intended to present not only facts of general Interest but also facts and figures of special In terest and Importance to business men. The story of "How America, Got Into China," one of the most Interesting and Important chapters In commercial his tory, has been written for the January Century by Frederick McCormlck. Later papers will discuss trade conditions In the Argentine Federation, England, Germany, France, Belgium, Russia. One child has more faith than a thou sand grown-ups. O Little Town of Bethlehem. By Phillips Brooks. O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee He; Above thy deep anil dreamless sleep The silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark street shineth The everlasting Light; The hopes and fears of nil the years Are met in thee to-night. O morning stars, together Proclaim the holy birth! 1 And praises sing to God the King, And peace to men on earth. For Christ Is born of Mary, And gathered all above. While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wondering love. How silently, how silently. The wondrous gift Is given! , So God Imparts to human hearts The blessings of his heaven. No car may hear his coining; But, in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive lilm still, The dear Christ enters In. Where children pure nnd happy I'ray to the blessed Child; Where misery cries out to Thee, Son of the mother mild; Where charity stands watching, And Faith holds wide tho door, The dark night wakes, tho glory breaks, And Christmas comes once more. O Holy Child of Bethlehem, Descend on us wo pray: Cast out our sin and enter In; Be born In us today. We hear tho Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell; Oh come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel! Christmas. The stars that shine on Christmas night Beyond all other stars are bright. For In their brightness shines restored The ono great star whoso light outpoured Has led all nations to tho Ixird; And all night long with solemn volco They cry again: Rejoice! Rejoice! The wonder of tho Christmas dawn No other morn has yet put on. Oh, man white radiance, breaking slow On field and woodland wrapped In snow. On the worn cities and their woe; Oh, holy message breathed again! Peace on earth. Good will toward men. And now unto tho new-born King Bring we our lowly offering. Lord, take ourselves, our hopes or fears. Lord, take ourselves, our hopes our fears. The harvest of our troubled years; Wo bring them all to Thee, to Thee, And lo, once burdened, wo are free. Elizabeth Carter. News has reached Port Llmon, Costa Rica, that an island off Salvador on which 150 to 170 people lived, Bank Into tho ocean recently, shortly after several earthquake shocks had occurred. A Card. We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on a EOc-cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar If It falls to cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee a is cent Dome to prove satis factory or money refunded. Brooks House Phar- M. L. Johnson. macy. W. F, Root. J. L. Stockwell. F. H. Holden. Thomas Pharmacy. E. A. Temple & Co. aihik Or muiiii. i. vjnase. C. H. Grout If, A. Williams. N. M. Batchelder. J, A. Muzzy. W. C. Halladay. A. M. Merrlfleld. A. L. Wheeler. M. O. Williams. A. M. Corser. 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Is tho morning musical pro gram: Prelude, organ nnd violin, "Thacs,".,.. Mnssenet Miss Iloldcn and Mr. Dugnn. Solo "King of Kings" Hnwllns Mr. Miller, with violin obllgato. Response "Calm on the Listening Kflr of Night" Harkcr Offertory "Romance" Hntery Organ and violin. Postludo "Oraml Chorus" Snlomo Organ. Directly after the morning service a carol service will be held, when tho fol lowing numbers will be rendered: Prelude "Melodic Rellgleuso" ... .Carlson Organ nnd violin, Solo "Sing, O Sing, This Blessed Morn" Schnecker Mr. Miller, with violin obligate Postlude Batiste Organ. Congregational Church. "Tho Gospel of Jesus" will be tho topi; of Rev. R. M. Houghton's sermon Sun day morning. The Sunday school will have a Christmas program in the churen, At both services a special birthday offr. Ing will lo taken to be devoted to th church apportionment for the CongregH llonal benevolent societies. At 5 o'clock a service of song and scripture entitled "The Coming of Christ" will he given by Rev. Mr. Houghton nnd a chorus of 12 olccs. Following Is the musical program for the morning service: Organ prelude "Alleluia" Dubois "Noel," Dubois Anthem, "Hnrk the glad sound,".. Margo Anthem "Message of Peace". ...Dressier Offertory solo "The Plains of Bethle hem," from "The Coming of the King" Buck F. C. Adams. Postlude "Christmas" Best 6 O'CIXJCK SHRVICE. Organ "Cradle Song" Bache "Christmas Chimes" Gade "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord" Garrett Chorus. "The Annunciation" (contralto and tenor solos) from "The Coming of the King" Ruck Mr. Bond nnd Mr Gilbert. 'Caravan of the Magi," from "The Com. ing of the King" Buck Male Chorus. "There Were Shepherds" Buck Qunrtet. Solo "Noel" Adolph Adam Mr. Adams. Solo "He Shnll Feed His Flock LIkt, u .Shepherd," from "The Messiah" Handel Miss Butterllcld. Response "Sevenfold Amen" Stalnor Choir. Organ postlude "Hallelujah Chorus." from "The Messiah" Handel Mr. I.eitsinger. Roman Catholic Church. There will be no midnight mass tills year. The first mass will take place at 0 a.m.. the second at 9 o'clock, when the children will sing, and the last at 10:30. At the fl o'clock and 10:30 masses the fol lowing musical program will be rendered: Kyrle Iejeals Gloria IeJe.iH Credo Lcjeals Offertory "Holy Night, Peaceful Night" Nevin Sanctus RoewIg Henedlctus Uoo.nvlg rVgnus Del Rosewlg rdeste Fldeles Werner Baptist Church. The music at the morning service will be rendered by a double quartet, ladles' quartet nnd male quartet with violin and cello obllgatos by E. C. Hal and Carl S. Hopkins, and Rev. Dr. Gow will preach on "The first Christmas gift." There also will be Christmas exercises in the Bible school and a children's Christmas concert at 7 in the evening: The musical pro gram for the morning service Is as fol lows: Organ, "Grand Chocur In II flat,". .. .Price Miss Izetta Stewart. Carol, "Bells of Christmas," Meredith Male quartet. Anthem, "There were shepherds".. Buck Double quartet. Offertory for violin, "Nocturn,". .. .Chopin li C. Hall. 'Calm on the listening cur of night," Harker Indies' quartet with violin nnd 'cello accompanist. Postlude Methodist Church. Miss Gertrudo Matthews will be tho soloist Sunday morning nnd Rev. F. A. Wells will pronch on "Christmas the su preme tribute to childhood." A Christmas concert and tree for the boys and girls will be held Monday night at 7 o'clock. Following is the Sundny morning musical program: Voluntary Hymn, "Joy to the world."....; Solo, "Night of nights," Vandewater Miss Mntthews. Gloria, Duet, "The Star of tho East," Miss Matthews and Miss Etta Miner Solo, 'Noel," Gounod Miss Matthews. Hymn, "Hark, tho herald angels sing." Hymn, "It camo upon the midnight clear." Episcopal Church, Tho following program will be rendered In St. Michael's Episcopal church Sunday morning at 10.30 by a chorus of 20 voices, Alson Dugan, violin, assisting: Violin, "Reverie," Fanconier Processional, "Hark, the herald of angels sing." Introlt, "Sing, O Heavens," Tours Communion office In E flat, Garrett Anthem, "Tidings of great Joy," Simper Violin, "And:nto Rellgloso," Thomo Sevenfold Amen, Stalner Recessional, "It camo upon tho midnight clear," Soloists, Mrs. Brasor, Miss CtoII, Mr. Davis and Mr. Thompson. 7.30 P. M. SERVICE. Processional, "Shout the glad tidings." Magnificat and Nunc Dlmlttls, Calkin Offertory, soprano solo, "It came upon tho midnight clear," Fauro Recessional, "O little town of Bethlehem." Mrs. A, II. Brasor, Unlversallst Church. Rev. D. E. Trout will preach on "Tho Cradle of the Christ" Sunday morning at 10.30. Following Is tho musical program: Organ, "Festival Prelude," Buck Mrs. C. M. Brazer. Anthem, "There were shepherds," Vlncont Soprano solo, "A song of glory," Faure Miss Katharine Martin. Offertory, "Tho song of the angels," Dressier E. II. Crane. Anthem, Be Joyful, O earth," Macy Organ, " Christmas postlude," Best Mrs. Brazer, Raymond Wright, a clerk In E. H. Royce's store In St. Albans, claims that he was held up by a highwayman on South Main street In that city Tuesday night and robbed of about (19. CHURCH AND FRATERNITY. Sunday morning service of First Church of Christ, Scientist, nt 10.15. Subject, "Christian Science." The Wednesday evening testimonial nt 7.45. Tho reading room Is open Tuesday, Thursday and Snturdny afternoons from 2 to 5 o'clock. All nro welcome. Emerson building, El liot street. St. Michael's Episcopal church, Rev. Andrew Harper, Jr., rector. Holy cu charlst at 7 a. m. Sermon and choral eu charlst at 10:30 a. m. Kvenlng prayer nnd sermon nt 7:30. Subject of morning sermon, "Tho swaddling clothes and the manger bed." Subject of evening sernv n. "The Incarnation nnd the sacramental system." Methodist church, Rev. F. A. Wells, pastor. Preaching service, every Sunday nt 10:30. Subject next Sunday, "Christ mas tho supreme tribute to childhood. Sunday school at 11:45. Epworth league atG o'clock, subject, "The fullness of time and God's great gift." Class meeting next Tuesday at 7:30. Prayer meeting this (Friday) evening nt 7:30. All nre wel come. Centra Congregational church, Rev. R. M. Houghton, minister. Sunday service: 10:30 a. m., divine worship, with sermon, subject, "Tho gospel of Jesus"; 11:45, Christmas exercises of the Sunday k-'.vh 1 In the church; 5 p. m., Christmas scv'ci of song and scripture, subject, "The c. m Ing of Christ." This (Friday) event ig :.t 7:45, devotional service In the chapel, sub ject, "Tho healing power of Joy." Ps. 9S:l-5; Isa. G2:7-15. First Baptist church, Rev. John R. Gow. D. D., minister. Morning worship with sermon, thomo "The first Christmas gift." Special music by the double quar tet, ladles' quartet, male quartet, violin nnd 'cello obllgatos. Bible school at 12 m., with Christmas exercises. Evening worship at 7 o'clock, with children's Christmas concert, music, recitations, address. Tuesday evening, young peo ple's meeting. On Wednesday, church Institute with sessions at 10 n. m., 1.30 p. m., nnd 7.30 p. m., addresses on vital topics by Dr. Witter of Boston, Rev. John S. Stump of West Virginia, Mrs. G. W. Pcckhnm of Boston, Revs. John M. Moore and James E. Norcross of Boston. Meeting of the church for con ference and prayer Friday evening; topic tonight, "I owe the world a life." IN OUR OWN STATE. Dr. Charles Bates of Ludlow, who de serted his wife last August nnd took an extended trip through tho West with a young nurse, was taken Monday from tho Jail In Woodstock to the house of correction in Rutland to servo a sen tence of not less than two nor more than two nnd one half years. Rev. Dr. Edwin Mortimer Haynos, 7C, who died In Rutland Dec. 15, served as chaplain of the 10th Vermont regiment In tho Civil war. He was pastor nt different times of Baptist churches In Palmer, Mass., Leulston, Maine, Whitehall, N. Y., Meadvllle, Pa., And Chicago. Since re tiring from the ministry 20 years ago he had lived In Rutland. M. J. Lynch, 45, division roadmaster of the Central Vermont railroad, was fatally Injured at West Hartford Dec. 15. He crawled under a car to tlx a brake-beam, and some other cars were backed against the one upon which he was at work. His leg were crushed to the hips. He was taken to the Randolph sanatorium, where he died during tho afternoon. Er.istus M. Pierce, 72, representative from the town of Mendon, was found dead in bed Friday morning at the home of C. B. McAllister In Montpellcr, where he boarded. He served in the 96th New York regiment in the Civil war and in 1S90 settled In Mendon, where he had filled the olllces of road commissioner, school director and selectman. Edward W. Skcels, 60, of Whitehall, N. Y., a repair man for the railroad, and Michael Malone, 24, a cattle buyer, of Saratoga, were killed Friday afternoon In a freight wreck on the Delaware & Hudson railroad a short distance from Fair Haven. They were riding in the caboose of a freight train which was struck by another train running special from CABtleton to Whitehall. The caboose and other cars were smashed and thrown down nn embankment. The wreck took fire nnd the bodies of the two men were burned so that they were hardly recognizable. The sixth annual meeting of the New England Fat Men's club was held Friday evening at Hale's Tavern In Wells River, over 100 members being present. In six years the club has Increased Its member ship from 46 to 3250. The weight limit Is 200, but newspapermen and ministers nro admitted regardless of avoirdupois. The two heaviest at the last meeting were A. H. Moulton, 430. of Portland, Maine, and Frank Glnnnc, 400, of Frank lin Falls, N. H. After a seven-course dinner had been served toasts were re sponded to by about a dozen speakers. W. D. Qulmby of Boston was elected president; H. E. Parker of Bradford secretary and Jerome Hale of Wells River treasurer. W. A Rlcker of St. Johns bury and Arthur H. Moulton of Portland, Me., were added to the executive board. Tho club was In debt when It started, but now has $1200 In the treasury. The body of John Burns. 32. of Chelsea. Mass.. was found frozen by the roadside in Mendon Frldny morning. Burns com pleted a short term of Imprisonment for intoxication in the county Jail in Rutland Thursday. When he left that Institution ho was thinly clad nnd had only Jl In his pocket. Burns was a woolen weaver and It is thought that ho was headed for Bridgewatcr In the expectation of getting work In the mill there. He left tho Jail In company with Patrick Noonan of Stone ham, Mass. While the two were on the road Burns became exhausted and said he would try to seek shelter In a farm house not far away. After leaving Noonan ho evidently was overcome by tho cold, tho thermometer registering close to zero at the time. Noonan, who continued on his way nlone, arrived at tne ermont Mnrblo company's camp In the evening with both feet frozen. The report of tho ChamplaJn tercontt.i- ary commission of Vermont to the general assembly of the state has been published in dook form and Is not only nn Interest ing record of the tercentenary celebration of the discovery of Lake Chnmnlaln and Vermont, but nn Important historical document which' will gain in value as the years go on. The report covers every oeinu or tne celebration on Vermont soil during the week of July 4-10, 1909, with descriptions of the pageants, and the dedications of monuments and historical markers, the full text of the speeches of President Taft, British Ambassador Bryce, French Ambassador Jusserand, the governors of Vermont and Now York and other notables, nnd historical poems writ ten for the occasion. It Is handsomely illustrated with halftone portraits of the personages prominent In tho celebration and reproductions of scenes of Interest In the week of festivities. A LOYAL SERVICE. There Is Just ono publication which It Is admitted nil Vermonters should have. Reports to this effect are widespread and unending. We refer to tho Vermonter, published as the stato magazine, at White River Junction, Vt. This magazine var les widely from all others In that It serves up Vermont material only. In a way to do tho Stato proud. While small In bulk nothing Is too large to be covered In nre scntation as witness such memorable editions as Its Tercentenary number last year and Us recent report of the State Fair replete with 77 Illustrations. How such completcdness Is possible nt J1.00 a year Is beyond our understanding pos sibly It Is because editor Chas. R. Cum- mlngs Is a printer of unusual experience, However, The Vermonter Is a going prop osition ana promises great things for 1911, tsena in your subscription. It Is hard for a man to discover that he has no balance In bank without losing his equanimity. "HAS DONE ME MUCH GOOD." "Much good may it do you!" exclaimed old Scroggs to his nephew, meaning Christmas, but not meaning good to anyone. "Much good it has ever done you!" To which the- nephew replied: "There are many things from which I might have derived good, by which I have not profited I dare say, Christmas among the rest. But I am sure I havo always thought of Christmas time, when it has como round apart from tho veneration due to Its sncred name and origin, if anything belonging to it can bo apart from that as a good time, a kind, for giving, charitable, pleasant time; the only time I know of. In the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by ono consent to open their shut-Up hearts freely, and to think of people below them as If they really were fellow passengers to the grave, and not another raco of peoplo bound on other Journeys. And therefore, uncle, though It has never put a scrap of gold or sliver in my pocket, I believe that it has done me good, and will do mo good; and I say God bless It!" inat covers the whole ground, as la- as the older folks are concerned, and really mere is nothing more to bo said. But the children! With nothing new under the sun. still the Joy of the Christmas season comes each year to millions of little folk who for tho first time are conscious of the happiness that surrounds them. The lessons of the day have been drawn over and over again, but they seem even more oeautirul to those who have watched the procession of the years. This Is children s day. and tho eves of the elders shine In a reflected light made all the brighter because It comes back rrom children's eyes. Merry Christmas comes to all who have done their best to mako it merry for others. This Is tho real lesson of tho day, and It can never fall, because it Is the lesson taught by the great Teacher who always nuts the children in first place. Burlington News. God rest you, merry gentlemen. Let nothing you dismay, For Jesus Christ, our Saviour, Was born upon this day; To save us all from Satan's power, nen wo were gone astray. O tidings of comfort and Joy, for Jesus Christ, our Saviour, was born on Christmas day. Old Carol. Christmas Have you heard the Christmas music Sounding over hill and plain? Have you listened to the music That should never come in vain ? Glory, praise and honor ever Unto God who reigns above, And to those on earth who journey Peace, good-will and boundless love. Have you seen the Christmas Holly Flaming forth .on every side? Has your heart grown strangely lighter For the green of Christmastide ? Has it thrilled you with its message, Glory to the Lord and King, And good-will to every brother? This the tidings it should bring. Have you caught the Christmas spirit Wafted by on every breeze ? Christ is born to rule forever, Lord of earth and sky and seas. Glory unto Him and honor Now and evermore. Amen. And throughout a Christian Kingdom, Peace on earth, good-will to men. Lalia Mitchell in Boston Cooking School ' Magazine. An Offertory. ' O, the beauty of the Christ-child! Tho gentleness, the grace, Tho smiling, loving tenderness, The Infantile embrace! . All babyhood he holdeth, All motherhood enfoldeth, Yet who hath seen his face? O, tho nearness of the Christ-child When for a sacred space He nestles in our very homes, Light of the human race. Wo know him and we love him; No man to us need prove him, Yet who hath seen his face? Mary Mapes Dodge. Christmas Brilliants. Christmas love and Joy and peace Shall never fade and never cease. Mrs. Havergal. And cradled there In the scented hay, In the air made sweet by tho breath of klnc. The little Child In the manger lay. The Child that would be King one day Of a kingdom not human but divine. Longfellow. The time draws near, the birth of Christ: Tho moon Is hid; the night is still, The Christmas bells from hill to hill Answer each other In the mist. Rise happy morn, rise, holy morn. Draw forth the cheerful day from night: O Father, touch the East, and light The light that shone when Hope was born. Tennyson. Cairo temple of Mystic Shrlners elected these officers In the annuaf meeting held In Rutland Friday night: Illustrious potentate, A. G. Mansur, Burlington; chief rabban, p. II. Pollard, Proctors villo; asst. rabban, S. T. Braley, Rutland; high priest and prophet, G. T. Leland, Springfield; oriental guide, Noble BIs sonette, Burlington; treas., A. H. Varney, Poultney; rec, P. H. Seaver, Rutland; reps, to Imperial council, Dr. D. C. Noble of Mlddlebury, W. H. Ridley of Burlington, J. H. Adams of Fair Haven and Arthur H. Morrow of West Pawlet. One hundred couples attended the annual ball.