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CHRISTMAS PREsENTs.-Some one has sad that whoever causes two blades of grass to grow where but one was previously reared, is public benetac- tor; certain it is that he who causes thrill ot Joy Tn an innocent breast has not lived in van. As the holidays approach, we are reminded ot the sea sons of bijo,s, of Keepsakes, and Forget Me-Nots, and begin to lock round for appropriate presents for tue ;dear one," perchance a,wlfe, fair haired daughter, or a sister dear"

 Who can forget the halcyon days of tEeir young existence ere the cankcr worm of care has stolen the rose from the downy check" and scattered its silver trophies on the brow? The heart beats faster atthe retrospection ofthose alas too Aeetngye years, when the soul reveled in the joyousness ot young nature, ere it had felt the blghtlng influence Of contact with the cares and follies of the world.

 No day in the year is, to the young so tedious nj It's return as Merry Christmas" and none lalf so welcome or blessed its arrival, especially in the country, where jolly old St. Nicholas, alias Chris kinkc, travels abroad over night to fill the stockings of tine happy-hearted girls and boys (who have been good and ohedent since his last visit) with dolls, sugar plums, etc.

 "Chldren of larger growth" too, are delighted with giving and receiving many beautiful and choice articles prepared for the occasion, to be kept as fond remembrances of the beloved glvers Tins ancient and honorable custom we would fain s2e universal every body should make presents accord- ing to their means and as the most rational and ac ceptable, are books be ye therefore prepared with one of the many shining volumes, which deck the crowded shelves of our city booksellers. PMladeI- phia Mirror