. St. Nicholas [serial]. except one man. Soon after, Santa Anna and his army came. Someof his men wanted to fall back, but Santa Anna orderedevery one to be shot who did so. There was a valiantfight on the Texas side, but at last they were overcome,and there was not one man of the brave band left stand-ing to tell the story. Those immortal Texas names, Travis, Bowie, Bon-ham, and Crockett, are dear to every liberty-lovingTexan. Texas is now one of the leading States, whose libertywas purchased by the blood of her brave sons, whofought valiantly for it until it was wrested from thegrasp of her
. St. Nicholas [serial]. except one man. Soon after, Santa Anna and his army came. Someof his men wanted to fall back, but Santa Anna orderedevery one to be shot who did so. There was a valiantfight on the Texas side, but at last they were overcome,and there was not one man of the brave band left stand-ing to tell the story. Those immortal Texas names, Travis, Bowie, Bon-ham, and Crockett, are dear to every liberty-lovingTexan. Texas is now one of the leading States, whose libertywas purchased by the blood of her brave sons, whofought valiantly for it until it was wrested from thegrasp of her enemies. This is why all native Texanslove the story of the Alamo. THE SPIRIT OF THE CHRISTMAS-TIME. BY BEULAH H. RIDGEWAY (AGE 14). (Gold Badge.)In the heavens the stars are shining, while upon the earth belowTheir bright glory is reflectedon the pure new-fallen away the chimes of church bells borne upon the frosty airPeal a welcome to the people who have come to worship there; *9°3-] ST. NICHOLAS LEAGUE. 179. HAPPINESS. BY MARJORIE C. NEWELL, AGE 14. (GOLD BADGE.) While the spiritof theChristmas-time again and yet again,Seems repeated in the anthem, Peace on earth, goodwill to men! Oh, that message by the angels given once so long agoTo the shepherds as they watched their flocks upon the plains belowComes down through all the centuries and makes the whole world kin!For the spirit of the Christmas-time each heart will enter in ;And to all men alike it comes again and yet again;It rings out in the anthem, Peace on earth, good will to men! And heavyhearts grow lighter andcare-worn faces bright, And troubles are forgotten in the glow of Christmas light; For old and young, for rich and poor, it rings fromshore to shore; It s come through all the ages to bring joy for ever-more ; T is the spirit of the Christimas-time again and yetagain ; We hear it in the anthem, Peace on earth, good willto men! gone to the fort for the Indians made thefiercest attack there w
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