History of Norfolk County, Massachusetts, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men . Robert C. Win-throp, which has been published in pamphlet form. At the conclusion of Mr. Winthrops address, thefollowing original ode, written by Miss Harriet , written for the occasion, was sung by theChoral Club: ODE. Written for tlic occasion h\j Minn Harriet F. Woods. Beneath this noble roof we stand, Where skill has reared these massive walls,And beauty from our Fathers liandStreams in whereer the sunlight falls. Here, as the years shall (-ome and go,Proud Eloquence witl


History of Norfolk County, Massachusetts, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men . Robert C. Win-throp, which has been published in pamphlet form. At the conclusion of Mr. Winthrops address, thefollowing original ode, written by Miss Harriet , written for the occasion, was sung by theChoral Club: ODE. Written for tlic occasion h\j Minn Harriet F. Woods. Beneath this noble roof we stand, Where skill has reared these massive walls,And beauty from our Fathers liandStreams in whereer the sunlight falls. Here, as the years shall (-ome and go,Proud Eloquence witli lofty strainShall set the listening heart aglow,And nerve to noble deeds again. Here Music, tuned to line accord, From voices yet unborn, shall ring;And grand, triumphant strains be pouredFrom brazen throat and vibrant string. Here may the rich man and the poorCombine to wield the ballots might;Contend for truth which shall endure,And cancel every wrong with right. Long may our towns unsullied nameOur fair and proud possession be,And none but honest j)atriots claimThe honors of the brave and free. t- - ,4. oJ/l /Z/^C-J BROOKLINE. 871 STATISTICAL ACCOUNT Of the Industry and Products of the Town of RrookUne for the year ending Ajivil 1, 1845. 2600 pairs of ladies yarn hose, valued at $1, Saddles and harness manufactured AVagons, sleighs, and other vehicles 4, Cabinet-ware manufactured 3400 hides tanned, value of leather 17, Capital emplo^ed in tanneries 24, 612 pairs of boots and 210 pairs of shoes, valued at 3, 163 cords of firewood, prepared for market 1, 270 horses, valued at 20, 63 pairs of oxen @ S85 per pair 5, 256 cows, valued @ $25 each 6, 362 swine 6, 1225 bushels of Indian corn 2036 bushels of rye 1, 136 bushels of barley 30,869 bushels of potatoes 12, 1789 tonsof liay 25, 1508 pounds of butter 1070 pounds of honey 1233 barrels of string beans @i $


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