... numerous wreaths. The reading desk was elaborately adorned-it seemed, in fact, to be one mass of evergreens, ferns, muss, blackberries, and grapes. The poor box at the entrance wvas also nicely decorated. The font was richly; ornamented by Miss Robinson ...

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