One night before Christmas a big bobsled load of us –
nineteen in all and with a four-horse team – went up to the old schoolhouse to
the school program and tree. It was lots of fun and I believe the last I went
to the program was when I was in the program myself back in 1923! I got a great
kick out of watching these various kids perform and make mistakes and more fun
still to see them eating candy and popcorn balls up front while the tree was
being ‘had.’ – Shirley Dobson
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What a fun night! I can just imagine it. Magic was in the
air.
“The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow, Gave a luster of midday to objects below, . . .”
One of the farmers took the trouble to hitch his team of four to the bobsled
that he seldom had occasion to use, gathered his own kin, and around to the
various farmhouses they went, picking up those who wanted to attend the program
at the schoolhouse – mostly the young adults, singles as well as couples. That
farmer was a community-oriented person, willing to make the effort so that
others could have some fun and also support the program at the school.
And Shirley did have fun. Perhaps Henry was there, too.
I think there’s a Hallmark movie here, don’t you? KW
4 comments:
Another great story. Makes Christmas more fun.
I just hope I can keep it up without repeating myself.
Brings back memories of Christmas programs at the Cavendish school. Only we didn't hook up the bobsled. :)
That's right, Becky. Just a different era -- electric lights on the tree.
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