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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 26, 1891
Page
4
A mother recalls a child’s dream filled with wonder and heavenly light. The speaker sees radiant wings and a Christ-child bringing joy that dispels night, while a tender memory of love and sorrow lingers as tears fall and the room glows with sacred radiance. The verse ends with the child’s visitation at daybreak and lingering questions of the divine presence.
Walter Grainger mocks a ragged street child yet notices his bright face as snow falls on Christmas Eve. His mother urges generosity while Walter wanders through decorated shops. A penny troubles a boy who glimpses a glittering coin near the florist window.
Walter, living in luxury, meets Tommy Humphreys a destitute boy who returns a lost sovereign. Moved by the encounter, Walter helps Tommy buy Christmas cheer for Mother Humphreys, learns her story, and with family delivers clothing and food, making Walter’s Christmas the happiest yet.
The tale recalls a boy who never forgot his little friend and Mrs Humphreys. He visited them when at home and later joined Mrs Grainger's service. Years after the young master learned from the boy's unselfishness shown on a memorable happy Christmas Day.
A motivational piece urges tolerance toward weaknesses and flaws in others. It notes women with aging skin, men and digestion, and cautions against disliking well-dressed, thoughtful, or independent people. It champions kindness toward those who work, change, or differ, and condemns only mean, vulgar, or wicked conduct.
The piece argues the father must rule as the monarch of the family, delivering the final appeal for law and order. It emphasizes that proper paternal authority fosters discipline, love, and obedience, while elevating the mother’s role through respectful gentleness and support of rightful authority.
A medical endorsement cites Minards Liniment as best in the market. The text also recalls short anecdotes about a Bath school boy and a barefoot village child, and a party guest failing to start conversation.
Bryan O Lynn visits St Johns to buy boots from J D Martins praising the seller as cheapest. He says Martins stocks calf boots, kid and sow hide, with repairs offered while you wait. O Lynn urges the public to buy from Martins and pay cash, promising no overcharges.
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