Show there Is not much new to toa say of i the observance of 0 christmas in this vicinity this bear 3 ear thele e were the usual parties and dances the thea arild excursions thare cassor tow low in some homes but the christmas mas spirit was e everywhere very where apparent notwithstanding we believe that the day clay was fully as well enjoyed as any previous christmas which Is saying much ye editor was compelled to remain indoors with three sick children one so sick as to require the closest attention day and night this fact we rope hope will be taken in palliation of our failure to get gee more details let ais of tile the doings on oil this most festal of all of our holida holidays |