Witch-Hazel_...... Witchery< 
Our witches are no longer old 
And wrinkled beldames, Satan-sold, 
But young and gay and laughing creatures, 
With the heart’s sunshine on their features; 
Their sorcery—the light which dances 
When the raised lid unveils its glances. 
)Vhittier. 
DECEMBER 23 
Woodbine 
Fraternal love. 
Earth of man the bounteous mother, 
Feeds him still with com and wine; 
He who best would aid a brother 
Shares with him these gifts divine. 
jJohn (Stirling. 
-. DECEMBER 24 ------ 
Wood Sorrel... !, _____ Joy . 
Oh ! why delight to wrap the soul 
In pall of fancied sadness ? 
’Twere best be merry while we live. 
And paint our cheeks with gladness; 
What if hope tells a “ flattering tale,” 
And mocks us by deceiving, 
’Tis better far to be content,— 
There’s nothing made by grieving. 
J.. J-ABREE. 
