In the lowly cot, surrounded by miles of wilderness, little faces brighten as quickly at mention of Christmas as those who are reared in the lap of luxury and expectant of fond remembrance in showers of valuable presents in endless variety.
Preparations were being commenced at Government House on an extensive scale.

Lady Douglas was remarkable for the labors of love in her family at this approaching season.

Christmas was to her a time of unalloyed happiness.

"Peace and good will" reigned supreme.

Every minute was spent in promoting happiness by devotion, recreation or charity.