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I'm. 105. — THE grassiioppek's dikge among the graves. 



country home, rises above the tops of a noble grove of 

 trees. 



lu.side, the buildhig is exceedingly plain. It is fash- 

 ioned after the manner of a Quaker meeting-house, hav- 

 ing a " gallery," or long rows of elevated seats along the 

 middle, opposite the door. A pulpit is arranged at the 

 central part of the gallery, beneath wliich is a chancel- 

 like space, whei'e stand a reed organ and a superintend- 

 ent's de.sk. Comfortable sofa-benches, with reversible 

 backs, are ranged in front and on either side of the 

 pulpit. In front of the chancel stands a large cannon 



