A Christmas Tree

To night the children meet with glee To view the fruits on Christmas Tree, And when its beauties we behold We're very sorry we are old. The children all they have good cause To feel grateful to old Santa Claus, And to each teacher, and each friend, Who did these handsome presents send. To us it is a pleasant treat, With so many friends here to meet, You've well conducted public school Where master doth judicious rule ; The union it doth give its strength, Gives section breadth, as well as length. Nissouri here should build a Hall, For exhibitions in the Fall; Its claims they cannot be ignored, For first in township stands Thamesford. This village keeps up with the age, For it hath a good daily stage And in its efforts never fails To carry passengers and mails.