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We were now prepared for winter, which had already come upon us, though in a very mild form. We had many balmy, pleasant days, though occasionally a little snow, to remind us of departed sleigh-rides. In the interim a number of families had moved into our immediate vicinity, which made quite an addition to our little society.
"It was determined that the approaching new year should be celebrated in a becoming manner, but here arose a new difficulty: Maynard's inn, though sufficiently spacious for the last Fourth of July ball, would hardly answer, now that the neighborhood had become so densely populated. A few days previous to the expected event, our carpenters were required to assist in putting on an addition. They had it completed in due season, with the exception of a fire-place, or chimney, which absence was to be supplied by a large kettle of coals, stoves not being easily obtained at that time. There was snow enough on the ground to make it look like sleighing, and would answer very well for so short a distance, if there was only a suitable conveyance for the occasion. A pair of runners was accordingly made, and our carriage body securely fastened upon them, which made a comfortable, and, what was still more, quite a dashing turnout. This vehicle was now in requisition to convey the ladies to and from the scene of festivity. I was not present, but was assured by those who were that, in point of good cheer and real enjoyment, it exceeded any they had ever attended. The music consisted of two violins, played by Mr. A. M. Benson and Mr, S. Chapman, of this town.
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